Emmerline Irving

Petition: Create a trauma-informed task force to develop a strategy to address trauma We think trauma is an unaddressed public health issue, with no nationwide strategy to address it. We feel a coordinated, cross-sector, trauma-informed response is essential. We urge the Government to ...

Trauma impacts countless lives,it’s time for change! We’re urging the Government to create a trauma-responsive task force to address trauma as a public health priority, fostering safety, trust, and healing for all.

Please sign the petition and repost petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...)

Today’s news about ICB cuts and NHSE closure reminds us to be compassionate. Behind decisions are people—burnt-out, unpaid, facing uncertainty. Share accurate info, use kind language, and remember: these are friends, neighbors, not just roles. Thoughtfulness matters.

YouTube video by Health Equals What are the building blocks of health and wellbeing?

Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍

These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.

When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
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Labour’s 10 year plan for the English NHS Government must provide hope, clarity, and investment The NHS is in crisis after a decade of austerity, covid-19, and political failures since 2010 that weakened the health service and constrained wh...

Government is writing a new 10 year plan for the NHS. (The NHS has a long history of long term plans…)

What should the latest plan do?

Short paper @bmj.com:

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Longer one @healthfoundation.bsky.social:

www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers
Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise

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My first professional role was as a youth worker, I saw firsthand the difference offering a young person a trusted relationship can make, a relationship that may never have existed for that young person youth work is massively underrated and under-resourced. It is time for change

How cuts to youth clubs affected teen crime and education | Institute for Fiscal Studies Teenagers affected by austerity-induced youth club closures performed 4% worse in exams at age 16 and became 14% more likely to commit crimes.

How cuts to youth clubs affected teen crime and education
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- did not just serve as ‘holding spaces’
- also positive activities and structured support
- closures create greater societal costs than the sums saved from public spending by their closure

Morning! have a great week all....

I didn't miss 'X', but I did miss the opportunity to connect with like-minded people and hear about all the fab things we are all doing...

These are amazing karen, I also love being creative and find it healing x I am not as talented as you but love to work with resin and polymer clay and I knit, crochet...it is so therapeutic xx we need to share more of the protective factors that we don't even realise are helpingx

a red christmas ornament with the words spread joy not hate on it ALT: a red christmas ornament with the words spread joy not hate on it

I am looking forward to exploring this new platform and engaging with like-minded individuals to share knowledge and information. I appreciate the opportunity for open, constructive discussions that embrace diverse perspectives.

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