Ayrshire Neurological Physiotherapy

An update on Anne-Marie. We are proud to announce that Anne-Marie has completed her charity challenge. Her original goal was 3K but she actually completed 5K with a mixture of walking and cycling.
Well done to all those who participated.

Fiona and Lainey from Dial-a-Smile have had a lovely morning on a tandem electric bike from Biosphere Bikes in Girvan. They have all sorts of accessible bikes and beach wheelchairs including a beach 4 wheeled walker. They have a hoist that you can use to get on and off if necessary.

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A very interesting study day attended by us. A lot to think about and revise.

Spring is in the air. Happy Easter from Pamela and Fiona !🐇🐣

Group starting just in time for Spring!

Any budding allied health professionals out there?

Have you benefitted from neuroplasticity in any way?

Neuroplasticity is a process that begins after a stroke, where the brain re-wires itself. This is an incredible ability our brains have, allowing you to improve your skills that may have been impacted by stroke, such as walking, talking and using your affected arm.

This happens because brain cells send messages around the brain, and having a stroke damages some of these connections inside the brain, between the brain and the body.

But when you do rehabilitation activities, it helps the brain to make new connections in the healthy part, so you can encourage your brain to re-wire itself!

However, please be patient with yourself through this process, there is no time limit on neuroplasticity; it can continue for years and every time you take an extra step, say a new word, or do a hand exercise, it helps the brain to make brand new connections. 💜

A fantastic activity for those with a communication difficulty- starting in February.

As well as Burns Night it is Stroke Prevention Day. Here is a short video to check for Atrial Fibrillation which is a stroke risk factor.

How to check your pulse, for risk of stroke We've put together a short animation to demonstrate how you can check your pulse at home. If you notice anything irregular, go and visit your GP. Don't let t...

🌟 Busy Start to 2024 and We Are Hiring 🌟

🙌Join Our Team 🙌

Are you a Skilled and Compassionate Physiotherapist seeking a Rewarding Opportunity?
We're looking for Dedicated Professionals to Join Our Dynamic Healthcare Team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct Thorough Assessments & Create Personalised Treatment Plans
- Utilise various Evidence Based Treatment Options
- Collaborate with Our Team and Integrated Services
- Demonstrate Excellent Communication Skills with Patients & Our Team
- Maintain and Manage Patient Caseload

REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc / MSc in Physiotherapy
- HCPC & CSP Registration
- MSK experience and Special Interest
- Excellent Communication Skills

WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
- Supportive Work Environment to Encourage Professional Growth
- Opportunities for Training & CPD

If you're Passionate about making an impact on your Patients Lives . . .We want to hear from YOU! 👌
Send your CV to [email protected] or get in touch with any enquires
0844 802 7043

Join Us in Promoting Health & Wellness through Expert Physiotherapy Care

Foot pressure assessment is now available at the Ayr clinic!

We are working with MoveBetter Physiotherapy clinics in Ayrshire to bring biomechanical assessment, foot pressure analysis and orthotic services. 🏃‍♂️👟🦶

Foot pressure analysis allows us to work out exactly how your foot is reacting with the ground when walking and standing.

Using this data, an exact orthotics design can be tailored to meet the everyday demands placed on your foot.

The scan will also show high risk areas of pressure which is particularly important if you are diabetic!

We have had great results using this technology in getting people out of pain and back doing what they love.

If you want to know more please get in touch.

An inspiring story.

Chilli Piper on re-learning life after stroke The musician's world flipped upside down when he suffered a stroke at his son's second birthday party.

A change from packed lunch on the go, lovely lunch with a great view!

Excellent service.

Improving care for patients with Parkinson’s

A team from NHS Ayrshire & Arran has successfully created a system to ensure that people with Parkinson’s get their medication on time while they are in hospital.

Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Nick Bryden, who led the team, explains: “The timely administration of medication is hugely important in helping to control symptoms in people with Parkinson’s.

Guidance states that Parkinson’s medication should be administered within 30 minutes, either side, of the prescribed time which can be challenging within a busy hospital ward environment.

“When we initially worked with our digital pharmacist, Richard Cottrell, it was to develop a system that would alert us to when a Parkinson’s patient was admitted to hospital.

It then became clear that we could take the system a step further and use it to monitor if people are on the right medication and whether or not it is being administered at the right time.”

The team worked to develop a further system of clear visual prompts with NHS Digital services, which appear alongside relevant patient details on wards’ electronic whiteboards.

Every patient prescribed Parkinson’s medication has a tulip symbol beside their name which changes colour and flashes when it’s close to the time to administer the medication.

The system was initially piloted in a couple of wards and, due to its success, has now been rolled out to almost every ward in Ayrshire and Arran.

Jennifer Wilson, Nurse Director, said: “Nick and the team’s successful work has led to a marked improvement in the timely administration of Parkinson’s medicines and, therefore, has enabled us to better support patients with Parkinson’s who are admitted to hospital.

It also provides important support to ward staff - education can now be targeted more efficiently and effectively and the ‘tulip’ system has given staff the tools to administer medications in a timelier manner.”

Nick, who works at Biggart Hospital in Prestwick, has been congratulated in the Scottish Parliament for developing the system, and also recently won an advanced project award for his work from the Neurology Academy.

He said: ““It’s great to be recognised in this way but this was a real team effort, and the credit belongs to everyone who was involved. We’re just glad to have made a positive difference for patients with Parkinson’s.”

Nick and the team plan to share their work with other health boards in Scotland.

James Jopling, Parkinson's UK Scotland Director, said: “It’s brilliant to see the innovative work of the team in Ayrshire helping people with Parkinson’s to get their medication on time in hospital.

We as a charity are working across the UK to support changes in hospital practice to bring about a better experience for people with Parkinson’s.

It’s great to see such a positive example so close to home and we hope to see this kind of work replicated right across Scotland.”

InterAct at Home | interact1 A stroke is a life-changing experience. At InterAct at Home, we offer a range of actors who have been trained to understand the after-effects of stroke and provide support. We offer a sensitive, nuanced reading service unique to each individual stroke survivor

We can all do small things to keep well this winter but a stroke can happen anytime and anywhere and needs a quick response.

Don’t hesitate to call 999 if you suspect there’s something wrong so you can seek medical advice quickly. ☎️

Think FAST is a simple way to recognise the signs of a stroke:

👤 FACE – Can the person smile, does one side of their face droop?
💪 ARM – Can they lift both arms? Is one weak?
💬 SPEECH – Is their speech slurred or muddled?
⏰ TIME – If ANY ONE of these signs or symptoms are present, call 999.

Good news!

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Today I have been listening to what this charity provides. Interact at Home sounds like a wonderful service. Stories and poems read online or telephone by professional actors.

InterAct Stroke Support InterAct Stroke Support is a charity dedicated to supporting stroke recovery by using professional actors to deliver hospital readings and community projects

The same fantastic service only with a different name!

You may have noticed we’ve changed our name! 😊 😀
I’ve been informed that someone else has a trademark on Dial-A-Daughter so I can’t use it anymore for the business.
Sooooo having toiled and toiled over a new name change I looked to my photos for inspiration!
Alas I noticed one thing all my clients had in common!
If I can put a smile on someone’s face with my service then I’m also a happy woman! 💜😊👏🏼
So welcome to the same service with a new name!
What do you think?

Just remember I don’t do dentistry! 😂😱

-A-Smile

Listening to a very interesting lecture on "The Importance of exercise for people with Parkinson's".

Edinburgh Parkinson's Lecture 2022 - Edinburgh Parkinsons The Importance of Exercise for People with Parkinson’s: Evidence, Empowerment and Enablement Evening of Wednesday 28th September 2022 The annual Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture is a flagship event for the Parkinson’s community to learn about progress in the fight against the disease. This year, ...

Fantastic news!

As she leaves Scotland for the last time we send deepest condolences to the family of Her Majesty The Queen. Her dedication and service were both admirable and unique, with her passing likely to bring a great loss to our country. Your job is done ma'am time for you to rest.

A tribute to our Patron: Her Majesty the Queen The CSP would like to pay tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II, who served as our Patron for almost 70 years, following the announcement of her passing today.

Sounds like a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

An amazing afternoon by the beach in Troon.
Reminiscing and laughing and enjoying the warm water on our bare feet.
Watching crabs and wee fish swim around our toes.
Walking back to the car with sandy feet on freshly cut grass 💞
The beach walk built an appetite so we went for dinner together - spent laughing, giggling and some more reminiscing… some happy memories, some sad but always thankful for a life well lived.
What an absolute pleasure it is to do this job and to help cherish your loved ones 💗
❤️