Radiographers to strike - Are you affected?
Thousands of patients throughout the country are expected to have X-rays cancelled today as a result of strike action by radiographers.
Radiographers are striking today, on Wednesday for 24 hours, and also on October 14. Sonographers will also strike from Thursday to Saturday, and lab workers will strike on October 11.
Immediate cases will be seen to, but patients with non-urgent needs are asked to delay going to hospital for an X-ray.
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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