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It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social

Self-Care Week 2025 is coming National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awaren...

Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social

It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

It's #FridayFactSheet time and here the spotlight is on #heartburn and #indegestion - also known as #dyspepsia, a burning pain or discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @rcndcnforum.bsky.social

Book launch: Safe Vaccine Administration | Event | Royal College of Nursing Join us for the book launch of Safe Vaccine Administration, edited by former RCN colleague Helen Donovan and Professor Helen Bedford.

Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social

A nurse in a GP surgery gives a vaccination to a child

Significant changes to the UK's national vaccination programme are coming into effect. In our latest blog, @helendon-rn.bsky.social explains all. Thanks also to @helenebedford.bsky.social Read it here: qicn.org.uk/all-change-t...

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

Delighted to promote this new book edited by QN @helendon-rn.bsky.social and @helenebedford.bsky.social - read a summary of its objectives, 12 chapters and key info here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social

Exciting to see it finally published

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Just published @SpringerNature.com
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk

It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social is reminding us that NHS advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week spread out across 3 or more days. That's 6 pints of beer or 6 medium glasses of wine. More info here bit.ly/4nY3cLZ @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

We are proud to partner with @pifonline.bsky.social and PCI in calling for credible, personalised health information to help people take control of their health - our research shows this is lacking and a barrier to #selfcare and better health outcomes. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

This week is #WorldContinenceWeek — an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

Have you applied for our #selfcare awards yet? If you support people's #selfcare practise consider it. A £1500 prize pot is available to share with winners. Apply by 31 July. bit.ly/4hJyRfB @rhianlast.bsky.social @qniscotland.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

RCN and International Council of Nurses agree education collaboration | News | Royal College of Nursing The RCN will work with the ICN to help more nursing staff grow and develop their careers

We have signed a partnership agreement with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to boost nurse education and continuing professional development.

The collaboration aims to influence the quality of nurse education and professional development on offer to nursing staff globally. Read more ⬇️

The importance of sleep.. great to be with @thesleepcharity.bsky.social at the Houses of Parliament. Understanding the safety risks from lack of sleep. Good sleep so important for safety but lack of sleep rarely documented as root cause of error.

‘Look after nurses’
#icn2025
Thank you Christine Hancock for saying this so clearly.

It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the Marmalade Trust is inviting us to have open conversations about our feelings of loneliness - often people feel embarrassed but talking about how we feel can help us realise it's normal. @adewilliams.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

May is #WalkingMonth and a perfect time to give Japanese Interval Walking a go. It's a science-based method of walking which helps to burn fat and lower blood pressure. More info here bit.ly/3Z4mTqu @livingstreets.bsky.social @exerciseworks.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

We are accepting entries for our #SelfCareAwards. If you support people, groups, or organisations to take care of their health we want to hear from you. Please share this post. More info: bit.ly/4hJyRfB @theqicn.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

One of our most popular fact sheets is for back pain, perhaps because 8/10 people in the UK experience back pain at some point in their life. Staying mobile is important, for more advice visit our website. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social

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