Suzanne Rastrick

@suzannerastrick.bsky.social

Chief Allied Heath Professions Officer (CAHPO) for England | NED & audit chair in #socialhousing | Visiting professor Oxford Brookes University & City St.Georges, University of London | Lifelong ‘tricky tree’

🌟 The Shortlist for the #AHP Research Impact #CAHPO Award 2025   🌟 This award recognises AHPs or teams who have led research related projects or initiatives that have had positive impact on AHPs, AHP services, people & communities   🌟 Awarded by @OfficialCAHPR @NIHRresearch

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🌟 The Shortlist for the AHP Public Health #CAHPO Award 2025   🌟 This award recognises an #AHP team or individual who has delivered service improvements which benefit population health and wellbeing and/or reduced health inequalities.   🌟 Awarded by the Office For Health Improvement & Disparities

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Delighted to be asked by Katie Thompson to be guest of honour & speak at her inauguration as President of the Society of Radiographers It was held at the Roman Baths, which holds personal significance & it was wonderful to deliver my eulogy from the very spot on which I was married!

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Visited Manchester Institute of Health & Performance this pm to understand research being undertaken in collaboration with Manchester Met Uni, wider partnerships in support & the delivery models for two #rehabilitation programmes, including that after major trauma 🙏 to Naomi McVey for organising

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This morning I was hosted by NHS England North West in Manchester. I received insights on current workforce issues, devolution & integration from #AHP leaders across the region. Other colleagues also outlined work undertaken to support the health & wellbeing of #AHPs in the context of change

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Sidecars have been raced at the IoM TT since 1923 As free practice & qualifying starts tomorrow wishing all competitors safe racing In 2024 Emmanuelle Clement became the fastest female sidecar competitor in TT history at 113.78mph She is joined by 7 other women in 2025 👏

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I was honoured to be asked to present the overall winner award at the 2025 UK Advancing Healthcare Awards yesterday in London and to close the event, which was also celebrating its 20th anniversary It was also a joy to meet my UK counterparts face to face for the first time since the pandemic

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Delighted to be invited to the celebration event to recognise & mark 80 years of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy at Southwark Cathedral this morning The narrative, inc from a laryngectomy patient & #SLT students was a powerful reminder of the professions impact “The shape of sound”…..

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It was a privilege to visit facilities of Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall in Leicestershire today #VEDay marking the end of WWII in Europe, prompts reflection on the cost of freedom, the enduring impact of war & our ongoing commitment to care for those who’ve served

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Sincere thanks to Laura Evans, Chief #AHP S. Yorkshire ICB for co-ordinating my visit to NE & Yorkshire Region in Sheffield yesterday & many colleagues from the S. Yorkshire AHP Council & Faculty who supported Also to the Regional Chief Nurse & ICB CEO & Medical Director for attending

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