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You can use the Geodata Tool to find the level of health literacy and numeracy of a local authority population: healthliteracy.geodata.uk #HealthLiteracyMonth
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A health professional giving a demonstration

We’re 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.

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“One of the most rewarding things about my job is seeing patients begin to trust food again.

“Every time a patient gains weight safely, avoids refeeding complications, or feels heard in their food choices, I know I’ve made a difference.”

Oluchukwu, specialist dietitian #AHPsDay

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 shifts—hospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital - with colleagues presenting ideas on how to support these.

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It’s 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

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The Health Literacy Place has information about using pictures and visuals which can help in understanding health information: tinyurl.com/52zhrmm2 #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Doomscrolling - tips for healthier news consumption It’s normal to feel down from time to time when we come across bad news, but constant exposure to negative online content could negatively affect our mental health.

It's World Mental Health Day, here's some tips for doomscrolling and healthier news consumption: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...

Great to see everyone wearing yellow to show people they're not alone with their mental health.

If you are struggling, please reach out to friends, family, or support services.

NHS 111 mental health option is available to call anytime if you need urgent mental health support.
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Passionate about power of apprenticeships in healthcare | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants This reflective article shares the author's personal journey from healthcare assistant to a registered nursing associate, registered mental health nurse and now academic, all made possible through apprenticeships. The author discusses the importance of the nursing associate apprenticeship and organisational support to become confident and compassionate professionals.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay consider a career in mental health nursing. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @kellybowden.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. See the Mental Health Foundation's Tips to manage overwhelm during global events and relentless bad news: tinyurl.com/2rxbx7w3 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Terminology used in healthcare can often be confusing for people. The Health Literacy Place has information about using simple language: tinyurl.com/bdd5bm4f #HealthLiteracyMonth
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Chunk and check can be used alongside tools such as teach back to assist in promoting understanding of health information. See more information from The Health Literacy Place: tinyurl.com/pb4y9u6d #HealthLiteracyMonth
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<em>Child and Adolescent Mental Health</em> | ACAMH Journal | Wiley Online Library Our CAMH journal has gone from strength to strength with increased submissions. However, we recognise that globally there is a battle for science integrity, and some issues, such as gender dysphoria ....

Editorial: Standing up for science – open science versus dis‐information - Dubicka - Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Wiley Online Library acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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The teach back method is a useful way to confirm that the information you provide is being understood. See more information from The Health Literacy Place: tinyurl.com/5ery3n6s #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Evaluating pharmacist independent prescribing for patients with mental illness in community care: a qualitative study - PubMed Several factors were identified that influenced successful implementation and delivery of pharmacist prescribing services for patients with mental illness in community care. Improved education and tra...

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Low levels of health literacy is a problem

Low levels of health literacy is a problem. 7.1 million adults in the UK have a reading age of 9 years. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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"Health literacy means being able to access, understand, appraise and use information and services in ways that promote and maintain good health and well-being." (World Health Organization, 2024) tinyurl.com/78erz9b6
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Health literacy WHO fact sheet on health literacy, including key facts, overview, existing inequalities, the importance and social benefits of health literacy, and WHO's response.

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A new @penninecarenhs.bsky.social update with publications of staff or studies people took part is available. Message me or see Intranet - Knowledge Service - Health bulletins page for a copy to today. @sophdawson.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

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‪‪October is ADHD Awareness Month and to get an understanding directly from people with ADHD, I've started the month by listening to the BBC series That ADHD Story: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

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“Mental health is about treating what you cannot see. Anyone can experience poor mental health, and it has a ripple effect impacting on loved ones.”

Mental health nurse Baba recently became deputy ward manager after starting as a healthcare assistant. Full story on our website.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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Three women holding a selfie frame in the style of an Instagram post, which mentions equality inclusion diversity

Two women standing next to a banner which says equality diversity inclusion, advancing ethnic minority women

Five people under a large screen with details of an event called 'empowering and inspiring ethnic health care professionals into leadership roles'

Our chair, Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE, led this brilliant event to inspire Black and ethnic minority colleagues into leadership.

The #BlackHistoryMonth theme - Standing Firm in Power & Pride - is another good opportunity to celebrate our Black colleagues, who make up nearly 10% of the NHS workforce.