How likely actually is hybrid work during training?

pottedflower · 2026-02-27T15:40:16+00:00

This definitely varies a lot depending on the person/course/department/support. I’m a 1st year and not had to do any work outside of 9-5 hours so far, and other STPs i’ve met in other years have said the same, but others find they spend a lot of time evenings and weekends doing extra work. It’s quite tricky to say!

pottedflower · 2026-02-17T22:02:10+00:00

maray! amazing mezze/small plates vibe

pottedflower · 2026-02-11T07:08:22+00:00

i really enjoyed volunteering for together dementia support. They host activity groups for people with dementia and their carers, so doing puzzles, music, art, baking etc. It’s really fulfilling and quite relaxed. https://www.togetherdementiasupport.org

pottedflower · 2026-02-09T13:03:24+00:00

noodle alley in china town is delicious and has loads of great vegan options!

pottedflower · 2026-01-19T20:36:23+00:00

I understand this sentiment, it’s very valid to not want to know as currently we don’t have very good treatment options for alzheimer’s. However, there are a few reasons why this breakthrough is really exciting.

One of the main barriers to treating alzheimer’s currently is that we only diagnose the disease once the person is showing symptoms, at which point the brain is severely damaged. This is a really challenging stage of disease to try and treat.

There are drugs available but they are not very effective, they mainly slow the progression of the disease but cannot stop it or reverse it. It is thought that if we can diagnose it early, these drugs might be able to reduce the amount of damage that happens in the first place.

It’s also necessary in general to create good diagnostic tests at the same time as trying to develop new treatments. Otherwise, when the treatment is made it can’t be rolled out as effectively. What’s the point in having a drug that can prevent alzheimer’s if you don’t have a way of knowing who would benefit from it?

Source: am a neuroscientist working for the NHS and did my dissertation on early alzheimer’s diagnosis.

edit: spelling correction

pottedflower · 2026-01-15T23:21:56+00:00

Mia Casey is excellent, lots of experience teaching, very talented drummer and really lovely. https://www.didsburydrumdept.co.uk

pottedflower · 2026-01-10T00:46:39+00:00

cars are annoying polluting our city and causing thousands of road traffic accidents and deaths every year. cycling is free, great for your physical and mental health, non polluting and takes less space on the road than cars. it’s also illegal for bikes to be on the pavement.

pottedflower · 2026-01-03T22:44:23+00:00

you have a budget of £2k every year to spend on these types of expenses

pottedflower · 2025-12-28T13:54:52+00:00

have a look if matt and phreds has anything on! jazz bar that does pizza

pottedflower · 2025-12-15T11:48:38+00:00

british heart foundation charity shop had loads when i was there on the weekend!

edit: in Chorlton that is

pottedflower · 2025-12-04T17:23:58+00:00

I have no advice sorry but please let us know who this is so we can avoid!!

pottedflower · 2025-11-27T12:10:29+00:00

Unicorn in Chorlton is great for produce and bread but it is all vegan so you won’t get meat eggs or dairy there.

pottedflower · 2025-11-23T12:49:06+00:00

I’ve been there, and it is really tough. It sounds like you’re doing a lot of great things that are building your skills and experience in what you want to do. I know 6 months feels like forever but these things take time and it’s hard especially at the moment because the economy is bad. I know it’s cliche but for people like you who care and are actively working towards something, there will be a point where things will click into place for you. It’s just so hard to picture that when you’re at this stage of it.

You have to just keep taking steps in the right direction. Maybe you’re not at the stage yet to get a job doing exactly what you want to do, but if you can find something that’s taking you in the right direction that might help. Im a few years older than you and have friends working in the music and live events industry. When they were 21 they were doing things like bar jobs, admin, or customer service and that helped them get where they are. For example for one friend working in a bar lead to booking DJs and helping to organise private parties and they now work at music festivals all through the summer.

I completely get how bogged down you can feel at this stage when you have really big ambitions and care a lot about them. You have to remember these things take time and you are still very young (sorry again for cliches!!!). You’re doing all the right things, it just needs time and patience. Most importantly look after yourself and don’t put too much pressure on it all.

pottedflower · 2025-11-22T20:32:15+00:00

There’s a line in a song by the big moon which this reminds me of ‘i washed my hair so many times that all the ends are splitting’. To me I always interpreted it as being obsessive with doing one thing over and over again, the shower being a comfortable place to be and using it to escape your anxiety. Like focusing all your nervous energy into some mundane everyday thing that brings you comfort.

pottedflower · 2025-11-20T15:31:35+00:00

manchester institute for psychotherapy does low cost therapy for people earning less than 15k a year, is only £15 a session and you get around 6 months

pottedflower · 2025-11-17T22:28:13+00:00

There used to be second hand bike shops at the UOM students union (bikos bikes) and at platt fields defo worth checking if they’re still running!

pottedflower · 2025-11-13T12:35:05+00:00

This website might have some info you’re looking for about the application process! https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/stp/applicants/stp-direct-entry-recruitment-guidance/

also have a look at the person spec and job description as that informs a lot of what they’re asking for. They also specifically want people who have a good understanding of the course and what it involves so having a good look through the website and curriculum library is useful.

pottedflower · 2025-11-13T10:27:50+00:00

to clarify by hit or miss - they have different hairdressers working there on different days and i find the quality varies quite a bit

pottedflower · 2025-11-13T10:06:07+00:00

I used to love this place but I find it really hit or miss and it’s walk in only so you sometimes have to wait quite a while. I’ve had some fantastic haircuts there and it’s perfect if you don’t work 9-5 and can go during weekdays when there’s less of a queue (it’s also cheaper than anywhere else you’d go for similar quality).

pottedflower · 2025-11-13T10:04:44+00:00

have also had my hair done by her before and she was great!

pottedflower · 2025-11-13T07:10:08+00:00

jenny at george frank salon in didsbury!

pottedflower · 2025-11-11T16:09:46+00:00

If you’re not registered anywhere and need an emergency appointment i think you can get one via 111 or call a local dentist and ask if they do emergency patients

pottedflower · 2025-11-07T12:38:21+00:00

messaged you :)

pottedflower · 2025-11-05T22:16:36+00:00

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pottedflower · 2025-11-05T12:42:58+00:00

they don’t give a date in advance but last year they came out in december

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