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Laura
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Really good introduction to a series on men's health. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access using their OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #movember

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Men's health: an introduction | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
This article, the first in the series on men's health, provides an introduction to the importance of the topic and discusses different approaches to men's health conditions and inclusive language and terminology for healthcare support workers to be mindful of.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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See the 10 stress busters from NHS tinyurl.com/yc84jsya
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10 stress busters
How to beat stress, including exercise, taking control, social networks, work-life balance, and being positive.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Food for thought...How AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health Care
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How AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health Care
Discover how AI Is Changing mental health care through early detection, personalized therapy, and improved access to mental health support.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Thrive at Work 2025
This looks like a great virtual event - and free. Friday 14th November @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

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NHS Elect
NHS Elect
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October 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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🎉Today, Oct 20, marks the 6th #WorldEBHCDay! The science of communication is evolving, with insights from storytelling, digital media, open science, and knowledge translation transforming how knowledge can—and must—be shared to inform decision-making👇
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Blue background. Collaborative Knowledge Communication. World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day. Oct 20
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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I've discovered a new side of YouTube where you can watch beautiful ambient scenes with music to help with concentration - my current one is autumnal coffee shop on a rainy day with smooth jazz
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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As it's World Menopause Day tomorrow, check out these resources for LGBTQIA+ people. So much of the menopause information out there is cisgendered-focused so it's great to find a place that acknowledges this and offers support to all people www.queermenopause.com/resources-1
Menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people — Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause
Inclusive menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people and those not served by mainstream information
www.queermenopause.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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#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
Menopause and later life | RCOG
We want to help women navigate their way through the menopause, so we’ve collated this hub of information to support them in managing this change.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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It's World Mental Health Day, here's some tips for doomscrolling and healthier news consumption: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
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.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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If you answered Claudia Jones to my earlier post, you'd be right! www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...
A pencil drawing by a child of a face with curly hair and the writing Claudia Jones above it.
October 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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My five year old wrote me some 'clues' about a special person she's been learning about at school for Black History Month. Can you guess who she is describing? The answer will be later today!
In child's handwriting, a piece of paper says: In 1955 she moved to the united kingdom, where she started Britain's first major newspaper for the black community. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago and then, she moved to America. the newspaper was called West indian gazette. She started a parade in london. she was antiracist her middle name was Vera.
October 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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To access @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Diversity & Inclusion ebook titles go to read.kortext.com log in with your email & Athens account & find under Collections. Available all day, everyday #BlackHistoryMonth @sarahpreedy.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Black History Month's 10 Books by Black British Authors You Should Read tinyurl.com/mr3ubwy4 #BlackHistoryMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
10 Books by Black British Authors You Should Read
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage, history, and achievements of Black people. One powerful way to do this is by
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October 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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October is Health Literacy Month. See the World Health Organization's fact sheet on what it is and why it is important. tinyurl.com/78erz9b6 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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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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October 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Great to see latest research from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Young Peoples Mental Health Research Unit @simonkaye.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40993722/
Realist review protocol for understanding young people's experiences of engaging with police-mental health practitioner collaboration in emergency responses to mental health crises - PubMed
PROSPERO CRD42024542081.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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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...
A graphic orange arrow logo saying ADHD Awareness Month
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet
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September 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Worth a look at this e-learning package on health literacy: www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/h... It only takes about 30 minutes and give some useful tools and techniques. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Did you know? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & students have access to more than 200,000 books. We are part of the North West Library Management System (NoW LMS). Register or find out more here tinyurl.com/4e4dxjtr
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September 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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World Alzheimer's Day is on the 21 September. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff have access to a number of books on Alzheimer's which can be found here: tinyurl.com/ydf4tayp @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Get Patrick Callaghan "Mental Health Nursing Skills" ebook via the @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge and Library Hub & from your desktop library.nhs.uk/penninecare @kellybowden.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The Staying Safe from Suicide: best practice guidance elearning is now available on elfh: tinyurl.com/4vnstf93 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Last chance to join the World Suicide Prevention Day virtual event which starts at 10am today: www.tickettailor.com/events/nhsgr...
Select tickets – Greater Manchester World Suicide Prevention Day Event (Virtual) – Microsoft Teams
Greater Manchester World Suicide Prevention Day Event (Virtual) – Microsoft Teams, Wed 10 Sep 2025 - Join us for our annual World Suicide Prevention Day Virtual Event and hear from a range of wonderfu...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester Month of Hope. Events to get involved with:

👣 Bury memory walk, Kay Gardens, 6pm
🪨 Oldham positive pebble walk, from TOG Mind, 12 noon.
🕯️Tameside vigil at Anthony Seddon Centre, 8pm
💻 Online suicide prevention event, 10am
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September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM