Chris Picknett @CPicknett
Ex GMTS. NHS lifer. NHS EDI Project Manager. Disability and Neurodiversity Advocate. Assistive Technology. Joined December 2019-
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"Effects of recreational sports on neuromotor fitness of adults with neurological conditions", I am reaching out to invite members of the UP adult CP movement to participate in an online (Zoom) interview to discuss their experiences relating to recreational sport participation.
.@GeorgiaVineOT reflects on her experience from a lifetime of living in an ableist society and discusses how we can better support people with disabilities #DisabilityPrideMonth: loom.ly/MtbT2cw
We’re so pleased to have Chris Picknett who is a workforce EDI project manager in the NHS, join us tomorrow evening. Educating us on what an EDI manager does and how he got there! Register here: Midweek Matters - Exploring Employment - UP – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement
Welcome to 2024! Starting with the main physical issues our community report being obstacles and bringing in the experts : PAIN - Dr Charlie Fairhurst & specialist physio Susie Turner : SLEEP - The Sleep Project: FATIGUE- Headway Sign up here: tinyurl.com/f26n4k5u
A couple of days ago I received the Founder of the Year Award from @women_oftheyear. The award was presented by Kath Tregenna who wears two Hero Arms and gave an incredible speech about how they have positively impacted her life. What a moment. Thank you so so much. 🏆🦾
Where will wheelchairs take their users next? The answer is only a matter of time, technology, and belief in the inherent abilities of wheelchair users. #wheelchair #AssistiveTechnology #innovation nationalgeographic.com/history/articl…
The mental load of living in an inaccessible world is real and significant for people living with disability. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes…
they managed to copy my entire thread into an article and STILL called me “differently abled” are u kidding news18.com/india/differen…
barbie’s wheelchair vs my actual wheelchair: a critical comparison aka the best twitter thread i will ever post strap in #Barbie
🦾 @DanielJMelville and @GiveTillyaHand looking straight outta Night City at #LondonFashionWeek 🔥
British students of Black or mixed Black heritage are underrepresented in the UK engineering-research community. We want to help change that. Get the opportunity to join a two-week project-based experience on a full scholarship. Last chance to apply! ➡️ ow.ly/jkFl50O8Inr
“The informal coach” by Mushtag link.medium.com/4FNN3bThjAb #Leadership #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #OurNHSPeople
"In the end I felt I had no option but to resign as I felt it was damaging my health." "No employee with a disability should feel that their needs are not understood or valued by their employer." Mary Kitson, Equality Commission Northern Ireland #disabilityrights
Mr Walker said his experience had been awful and he had gone from "enjoying a job for three years to dreading going into work". He said: "I was honest with my employer about my #disability from the start. "I was eager to work. I wanted to do a good job. www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co…
Came across this role whilst reading the NMC newsletter and I think it is paramount for minoritised nursing associates, nurses and midwives to apply who are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion. I am interested too. Registrant Panel Members nmcfuture.com/job/registrant…
A three day Physics programme for Black Year 11 and 12 students organised by The Blackett Lab family will be held this Summer in July and August! RT and share theblackettlabfamily.com/rp2023/index.h…
You can read the full open letter on our website. scope.org.uk/news-and-stori…

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