Jane Shanahan
@janeshanahan
Snr Care Home Pharmacy Technician. Anticholinergics, polypharmacy, deprescribing. Speaker at The University of Lancashire #FindYourEvelyn
I first saw David Hockney's brilliant work in saltsmill.org.uk/mobile/ a number of years ago, and again a few weeks ago. His work is stunning. Today his passing is a huge loss.
Only 42% of people with #Parkinson's receive their medicines on time when being cared for. They need to #GetItOnTime every time. Great link here for health and social care professionals. Tools, resources and learning support. www.parkinsons.org.uk/professional... @parkinsons.org.uk
A great note to end the day on this supportive website #AnticholinergicBurdenScore www.acbcalc.com
Calling pharmacy professionals. The next National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty webinar is 21.4.26. Free for @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @npchf.bsky.social members. Innovations in care home pharmacy practice #CareHomeResearch #Safety #SupportingCareHomes
This site has been an incredible supportive tool. It's planning to close in May. I can't imagine the huge number of people it's supported to understand and review #anticholinergic burden. What a legacy
Today is #PharmacyTechnicianDay2025 We highlight the extensive training & sophisticated skills that we bring to the modern healthcare system. Our scope of work is vast & constantly expanding. Wishing the whole profession a wonderful day, celebrating successes #pharmsky @aptuk.bsky.social
Just watching incredible & knowledgeable talk by expert Mark Horowitz about the importance of safe deprescribing of antidepressants. His work is groundbreaking, essential for both patients and clinicians #SafeDeprescribing #AntidepressantWithdrawal #pharmsky #supportingcarehomes 🏡❤️
To all pharmacists. Happy World Pharmacists Day 2025 Thank you for your expertise and all that you do. Pharmacy is not just about pills; it's about care, safety, and trust #worldpharmacistsday2025 #pharmsky
Medicines Use in Care Homes. 3 courses. High quality elearning from @prescqipp.info to support anyone working in,or supporting care homes to safely manage medicines. Multiple modules, quizzes, certificates. #supportingcarehomes 🏡❤️ #NPCHF
Lovely early morning walk, covering some of the places referenced by the Bronte sisters. Beautiful Lancashire and Yorkshire. Walking is often underestimated. ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/...
The Herbert Protocol. A national scheme to support people living with #dementia who may be at risk of getting lost. Great to see the valuable forms on the information board in the local health centre. herbertprotocol.com
July 2025 #anticholinergics Conclusion: Higher cumulative anticholinergic exposure was associated with greater decline rates of gait speed & grip strength beyond aging and comorbidities. The accumulation of loss over time can become clinically meaningful jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Today is #WorldSarcopeniaDay This is the first study to investigate the effect of #anticholinergic burden on #sarcopenia. It was found that sarcopenia is significantly higher in patients with an anticholinergic drug burden. #SupportingCareHomes🏡❤️ #pharmsky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Free Frailty eLearning. Free to all health and social care staff from @gerisoc.bsky.social www.bgs.org.uk/elearning/fr...
Excited to share a fantastic webinar hosted by @npchf.bsky.social 1-2pm 10th June CQC Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Expert speaker CQC meds inspector Candida Bradley #PharmacyTechnician Join now @pcpa-uk.bsky.social Don't miss out @sundusjawad.bsky.social @aptuk.bsky.social
Great conversation with care home nurses today as we all discussed prescribing cascades and how they are often under recognised. Shared this great paper by Dr @lisamccarthy.bsky.social #pharmsky #medsky #SideEffects pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #SupportingCareHomes 🏡❤️
Inspiring talk today from Will Fielding our Trust's #dementia lead nurse, sharing the Trust's dementia delivery plan. Multiple dementia champs present from all services - we're committed to make a difference with #delirium too. Great activities happening across local area in Pennine Lancs, see slide
Well days don't get better than this! Fortunate to speak to 26 ACPs @uclan.ac.uk about my favourite subject, #anticholinergicBurden. Then we visited a #carehome who needed support with meds shortages, audits, DOACs & I even got a big hug from a resident too 🤗 Best job ever #Supportingcarehomes 🏡 ❤️
FREE & easy access to Safe Management of Medicines' elearning for social care staff. Based on CQC/NICE requirements. It's FREE! 4 modules with certification & access to a comprehensive interactive guide It's FREE! Improving residents' outcomes Supporting care homes 🏡❤️ e-lfh.org.uk/safer-manage...
Great to see that the wonderful National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty has arrived here @npchf.bsky.social Pharmacy Excellence in Care Homes. Please share 🙏
Tomorrow is World Parkinson's Day Please support people to get their critical medicines on time #GetItOnTime is what matters to them Grt resources here to support staff & services with educational events @parkinsons.org.uk www.parkinsons.org.uk/professional... www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved...
Great to see this email from CPPE. Supporting people with Parkinson's. New elearning for pharmacy professionals from @cppeengland.bsky.social Providing meaningful person centred care. World #Parkinsons Day is 11th April. #GetItOnTime
Just finished reading this amazing book again @stevemagness.bsky.social A book that prepares and supports you to achieve your goals. Do hard things and watch the magic happen ✨️ #resilience #science #psychology #bookclub
1 in 3 people living with #dementia do not have a diagnosis. (1 in 3!) Diagnosis is vital to give access to care,treatment & support. We've had a great dementia champ session today from lead nurse at East Lancs Hospitals See resources at www.alzint.org @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social
Are you a carer in East Lancashire? An invite to join monthly meetups, held in various locations at carers' cafes. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a drink and some lunch while meeting new friends. Also have male carers meetups in Burnley. A warm welcome from @carerslinklancs.bsky.social
It’s World Down Syndrome Day today.Proud that our team, SMOCH at ELHT,support a number of people living in #carehomes living with a LD with meds optimisation & whatever matters to them ♥️🏡 Find out more here: worlddownsyndromeday.org #pharmsky