Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth
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Evelyn smiling and giving a speech on stage, at the Pennine Care People Awards
βYou donβt have to be bullish to be a good leader. Showing your insecurities is a point of power as opposed to weakness.β
Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE reflects on her career and leadership for #BlackHistoryMonth, in her final week after eight years as our chair: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/about-us/lat...
28.10.2025 18:33 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
28.10.2025 10:26 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Welcome to all our new starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Look out for the Knowledge & Library Hub on your desktop and register for your Athens account here @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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27.10.2025 09:48 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The PIF TICK β helping you find health information you can trust
The PIF TICK is the independent trust mark for health information. It helps you find evidence-based, trusted health information.
The Patient Information Forum's PIF TICK can help you find health information you can trust piftick.org.uk #HealthLiteracyMonth
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27.10.2025 09:40 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
From 2020 to 2024 the number of attacks on healthcare tripled.
Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
23.10.2025 14:11 β π 7 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
a dark hallway with a checkered floor and a lot of books on the shelves .
Alt: a dark hallway with a checkered floor and a lot of books on the shelves but the image keeps getting distorted.
One week to #Halloween
Don't get spooked by an information overload this Halloween week (or ever come to that).
Ask your local #NHSlibrary staff for help with literature searches, getting articles and books, advice on anything evidence-based.
#medlibs #EvidenceBased #halloween2025
24.10.2025 08:07 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A graphic with photo from Nursing Times Awards, celebrating 35 years of Nursing Times Awards
Well done to our @nursingtimes.bsky.social Award finalists:
Jenny Jones, Angela Howarth, and Carol Lonergan for menopause awareness sessions for women with learning disabilities.
Our infection prevention and control team for reducing and preventing wound infections on hospital wards.
23.10.2025 10:42 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Seven people wearing sarees at a Diwali event
Thirteen people at a Diwali event, many are wearing sarees and traditional attire
A selfie of three people at a DIwali event
Two people wearing sarees
We hope everyone had a great time celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.
There were several events and activities across Pennine Care - including this fabulous one at Horizon unit in Bury, with Indian food, music, dancing, and traditional attire.
23.10.2025 13:04 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Computer
When used carefully, social media can be a powerful tool for doctors to advocate for important causes, use their voices positively, and engage with the public.
Errors in judgment, however, can be costly, writes Sabira Hughes @medicalprotection.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
22.10.2025 09:25 β π 10 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
Osteopenia refers to a reduction in bone mineral density that does not meet the diagnostic criterion for osteoporosis.
Read our new 10-Minute Consultation on osteopenia and linked editorial on clinical complexity in osteopenia
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
22.10.2025 13:53 β π 10 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Three individuals wearing conference badges stand smiling in front of a decorative arch made of blue and silver balloons at an APNA event.
Six individuals stand smiling in front of a decorative arch made of blue and silver balloons.
Two people smiling, holding a framed certificate
Three individuals wearing conference badges stand smiling in front of a decorative arch made of blue and silver balloons at an APNA event.
Great to see so many colleagues recognised at the Asian Professionals National Alliance NHS conference and awards.
Panita Chouhan and Dr Sarmad Nadeem led panel disussions on tackling health inequalities.
Abhinav Kokilagadda, Prash Ladva, and Women's CHAI Project were also shortlisted for awards.
22.10.2025 12:41 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Walter Tull famous for being one of the first black professional footballers in England and the British Army's first black officer to command white troops in World War I. A trailblazer, gave up his football career to enlist, fought with distinction, and killed in action in 1918. #BlackHistoryMonth βπΎ
20.10.2025 05:31 β π 54 π 7 π¬ 1 π 0
Two healthcare professionals holding a banner which says activities, standing in front of a tree mural
Itβs Allied Health Professions Day in recognition of the 14 specialist AHP roles across the NHS.
On Arden ward, patients created this banner about occupational therapy and the coping strategies that help to prevent relapse and readmission.
#AHPsDay
14.10.2025 09:28 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
An infographic with some of the highlights from Pennine Care NHS' green plan between 2022 to 2025
Our green plan sets out how weβre tackling climate change and the impact this has on peopleβs health.
Weβre working with colleagues, patients and partners to become one of the greenest NHS trusts, and net zero carbon by 2040
Here's some of our progress, check out the full plan on our website.
14.10.2025 12:33 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A room full of allied health professionals
Our dietitians, occupational therapists, physios and speech and language therapists came together to celebrate #AHPsDay.
The event focused on three key shiftsβhospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital - with colleagues presenting ideas on how to support these.
14.10.2025 16:14 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
A selfie of Oluchukwu, sitting on a bus
βOne of the most rewarding things about my job is seeing patients begin to trust food again.
βEvery time a patient gains weight safely, avoids refeeding complications, or feels heard in their food choices, I know Iβve made a difference.β
Oluchukwu, specialist dietitian #AHPsDay
14.10.2025 17:10 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
People sitting around a table completing activities
A health professional giving a demonstration
Weβre working with local partners to deliver ten tailored breast health workshops to support people with a learning disability.
The workshops are interactive and engaging, with games and quizzes. They help people to understand breast health, recognise changes, and know when to seek help.
15.10.2025 17:38 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Fifteen digital portraits of NHS colleagues
The latest legends captured by Bunksy, our mysterious resident artist π§βπ¨
Which of these #PennineCarePeople do you recognise?
You can see the full gallery by searching 'Pennine Bunksy' on Facebook - and drop them a message to nominate someone for a portrait.
16.10.2025 18:22 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Two healthcare professionals holding up artwork made from recycled materials
Rhodes Place use recycled materials as part of their creative art sessions to support people's mental health.
Creating together is liberating and therapeutic, helping us to feel more emotionally balanced.
And using recycled materials also raises awareness about consumption and sustainability.
21.10.2025 09:50 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Fantastic, thanks for sharing Laura, looks like a good boost for staff wellbeing. See you their @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
21.10.2025 13:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
In International Infection Prevention Week 2025 for the latest information try Marsden Manual from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Access via the hub - log in with Athens - go to Quick Evidence Sources tinyurl.com/5cw9jsy9 #IIPW2025 @kellybowden.bsky.social
20.10.2025 13:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Menopause and later life | RCOG
We want to help women navigate their way through the menopause, so weβve collated this hub of information to support them in managing this change.
#WorldMenopauseDay is on the 18 October 2025. See resources from RCOG about menopause: tinyurl.com/3y9v2x2d @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
16.10.2025 12:50 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS - a look back at 2024-2025
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual membersβ meeting yesterday.
The videos and presentations will be available to view on our website soon.
We also shared this video with some highlights from the 2024-2025 financial year across Pennine Care: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPCO...
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