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Bringing the right health information to the right people at the right time

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Why?

The government can borrow at the cheapest rate.

05.08.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trusted health information should be a fundamental right - Patient Information Forum PIF TICK ambassador Dr Liz Murray discusses the biggest challenges facing health information producers – and why she believes information should be regulated.

"Health information should be a fundamental right to ensure health equity." #PIFTick ambassador Dr Liz Murray.

Liz shares our passion for ensuring everyone has access to trusted #HealthInformation and tackling the threat of #misinformation.

Read her interview here: pifonline.org.uk/news/qa-dr-l...

08.08.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bright blue background. Five hands hold up different items associated with wellness – water, medication, a carrot, an exercise weight and a book. The PIF TICK logo, a bright green tick with the words Trusted Information Creator is in the top right of the page. Text reads: The PIF TICK. Health information you can trust. New collection: Wellness – taking care of your health and wellbeing. piftick.org.uk/collections/. The PIF logo appears at the bottom right of the page.

A bright blue background. Five hands hold up different items associated with wellness – water, medication, a carrot, an exercise weight and a book. The PIF TICK logo, a bright green tick with the words Trusted Information Creator is in the top right of the page. Text reads: The PIF TICK. Health information you can trust. New collection: Wellness – taking care of your health and wellbeing. piftick.org.uk/collections/. The PIF logo appears at the bottom right of the page.

This #NationalWellnessMonth, @pifonline.bsky.social spotlights trusted resources with the #PIFTick βœ…
Explore πŸ‘‰ piftick.org.uk/collections/...
#HealthLiteracy #Lymphoedema #Wellbeing @selfcareforum.bsky.social @mind.org.uk @independentage.bsky.social @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @bupauk.bsky.social

08.08.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Altruistic August - Day 8: Make some tasty food today for someone who will appreciate it actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a... #AltruisticAugust

08.08.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Friday 8 August 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Today we have Yellow Cards, RSV vaccine success, and therapeutic animals for anxious teens sway.cloud.microsoft/kjSNmfPyiisV...

08.08.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Thursday 7 August 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Today’s pick fries, CardioPrecision, and laughs together.Β 

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07.08.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Wednesday 6 August 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Check this out wig bank, Chikungunya virus, and largest intake of doctors.

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06.08.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Tuesday 05 August 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

New post alert gender identity, lifesaving vascular, and virus dangers.

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05.08.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Monday 4 August 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Look for interesting stories today about falls in Scottish hospitals,Β  learning to say "no", and fake vodka sway.cloud.microsoft/2lItRyhzZRjV...

04.08.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Thursday 31 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

See what’s new placebo, transplant games, and food hygiene.

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31.07.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Wednesday 30 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Just in! Sleep schedule, Scent of a Woman, and pets poo.Β 

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30.07.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Tuesday 29 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Fresh drop today neurodivergent, ketamine, and Botox

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29.07.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Monday 28 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Have a look pollution, hormone, and Grampian psychologist.

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28.07.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Friday 25 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Don’t miss this penis Botox, losing a patient, and doctor's strike.

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25.07.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Thursday 24 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Tap to explore pain relief, skipping Makeup, and Sir Kennet CalmanΒ 

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24.07.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Wednesday 23 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Today we have interesting stories about a volunteer who knits blankets for guide dogs, low-cost incubators for developing countries, and Hospital at Home sway.cloud.microsoft/HkygpTPzeVxs...

23.07.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sue Farrington is wearing a black and white top. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera.

Sue Farrington is wearing a black and white top. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera.

In our latest blog PIF chair Sue Farrington sets out our new five-year strategy.

Sue sets out why access to trusted #HealthInformation is not just important – it is essential.

Read more from Sue about the new strategy here: lnkd.in/eMJBiY5x

22.07.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new review article by Marhofer et al. provides an overview of pediatric regional anesthesia and offers a practical approach to how regional anesthesia in children can be implemented in daily clinical practice. Learn more: ow.ly/afeH50WqyFU

21.07.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the News Tuesday 22 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Today we have news about an Earn-As-You-Learn nursing programme, football tickets on prescription, and paddleboarding safety sway.cloud.microsoft/mp72OFW13bOD...

22.07.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jump Back Up July - Day 21: Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-up... #JumpBackUpJuly

21.07.2025 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Budget cuts close UK body tackling antimicrobial resistance Move to close Fleming Fund also threatens standing as a reliable global partner

😑 Shame on this government. This is dangerously negligent.

β€œThe Β£265m Fleming Fund supports the surveillance of [Antimicrobial Resistance] in 25 countries across Africa and Asia. However, it emerged last week that the fund has been quietly shelved.”

21.07.2025 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 261    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 7
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Is it true that … cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? A physician who popped the joints on just one hand every day for over 60 years provides the answer

Is it true that … cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?

21.07.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 8
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In the News Monday 21 July 2025 A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media

Lots of news to share today including stories about bariatric tourism, a new RSV vaccine for preemies, and Doc Martin sway.cloud.microsoft/h5vKAFH8qRaB...

21.07.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'Despite fiscal challenges, funding can and must be reshaped to support a different approach to the delivery of hard-pressed public services.' Chris Creegan, Director of the Improving Health and Reducing Inequalities in Scotland Programme

'Despite fiscal challenges, funding can and must be reshaped to support a different approach to the delivery of hard-pressed public services.' Chris Creegan, Director of the Improving Health and Reducing Inequalities in Scotland Programme

Scotland's Population Health Framework recognises that improving health and addressing worsening inequalities requires action beyond health and care services.

@chriscreegan.bsky.social​‬ argues that a focus on prevention will determine if Scotland can reverse the tide ⬇️

https://bit.ly/46NDZgO

21.07.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICB pushes Shropshire GPs aside to bring in venture capital company - The Lowdown In a controversial move, the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (STWICB) has announced the termination of its contract with Shropdoc, a local not-for-profit organization run by GPs, ...

ICB pushes Shropshire GPs aside to bring in venture capital company

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21.07.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina Rippon A ninefold increase is the result of huge advances in our understanding – and brings the hope of fulfilling lives to many more people, says author Gina Rippon

Why the antagonism over the rise in autism diagnoses? It’s actually good news | Gina Rippon

21.07.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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Four AI technologies conditionally recommended to help detect undiagnosed fragility fractures The technologies could help healthcare professionals spot hidden spinal fractures in patients undergoing routine CT scans.

Four AI technologies conditionally recommended that could help spot hidden spinal fractures

18.07.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can also borrow this from our library #IYKYK

18.07.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard and a white mask on his face is wearing a hat and applying sunscreen . ALT: a man with a beard and a white mask on his face is wearing a hat and applying sunscreen .

β˜€οΈ Taps aff? Then sun cream on! 🧴

Sunburn isn’t just sore – it increases your risk of skin cancer and can ruin your day out. Stay safe in the sun by following @nhs24.bsky.social's simple summer tips.

πŸ‘’ Seek shade
🧴 Use SPF 30+
πŸ’§ Stay hydrated
πŸ•ΆοΈ Cover up

Read more: www.nhsinform.scot/summer

18.07.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2 teenagers look at a tablet in a classroom setting. Photocredit LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS on Adobe Stock

2 teenagers look at a tablet in a classroom setting. Photocredit LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS on Adobe Stock

Short-term digital mental health interventions reduces depression and anxiety in Ukrainian children and adolescents displaced by war - a first of its kind randomised controlled trial found delivering a problem solving digital mental health intervention significantly reduced symptoms.

18.07.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@nhshlibraries is following 20 prominent accounts