Laura
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
NHS Knowledge Specialist
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Muslim friends, I'm in need of advice please!
I (non-Muslim) have bought a gift of dates for colleagues during Ramadan. Is it appropriate to give it now, or when Ramadan starts?
Is there an appropriate phrase or saying I should use?
Is it even appropriate to give the gift?!?!
Thank you!
I (non-Muslim) have bought a gift of dates for colleagues during Ramadan. Is it appropriate to give it now, or when Ramadan starts?
Is there an appropriate phrase or saying I should use?
Is it even appropriate to give the gift?!?!
Thank you!
January 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Muslim friends, I'm in need of advice please!
I (non-Muslim) have bought a gift of dates for colleagues during Ramadan. Is it appropriate to give it now, or when Ramadan starts?
Is there an appropriate phrase or saying I should use?
Is it even appropriate to give the gift?!?!
Thank you!
I (non-Muslim) have bought a gift of dates for colleagues during Ramadan. Is it appropriate to give it now, or when Ramadan starts?
Is there an appropriate phrase or saying I should use?
Is it even appropriate to give the gift?!?!
Thank you!
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Did you know? All @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & students can join the library to discover physical & electronic books. Knowledge for Care. Powered by NHS Libraries. Discover NoW #NHSNoW tinyurl.com/22tdfjt2
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @jostucke.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @jostucke.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Did you know? All @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & students can join the library to discover physical & electronic books. Knowledge for Care. Powered by NHS Libraries. Discover NoW #NHSNoW tinyurl.com/22tdfjt2
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @jostucke.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @jostucke.bsky.social
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We're getting ready for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Medical Induction next week at the Knowledge Service. Welcoming our new trainees. All staff have access to @bmj.com Best Practice. Register for your Athens account today tinyurl.com/bdf4z57v @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM
We're getting ready for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Medical Induction next week at the Knowledge Service. Welcoming our new trainees. All staff have access to @bmj.com Best Practice. Register for your Athens account today tinyurl.com/bdf4z57v @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
Great article Matt and Beth 👏 @lksase.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Understanding how and why users might use NHS repositories: A mixed methods study
Background There is little evidence on the use or potential use of NHS repositories within the UK. Methods A mixed methods (quantitative/qualitative) study of two repositories: amber—the home of a...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Great article Matt and Beth 👏 @lksase.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Open access article that discusses the benefits and challenges of interpretation in mental health care along with ethical considerations. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Falling on deaf ears: interpreters as cultural brokers in mental healthcare | BJPsych Bulletin | Cambridge Core
Falling on deaf ears: interpreters as cultural brokers in mental healthcare - Volume 48 Issue 2
www.cambridge.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Open access article that discusses the benefits and challenges of interpretation in mental health care along with ethical considerations. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
The @rcpsych.bsky.social have a large library of translated mental health information resources in loads of different languages #HIW2026 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-healt... @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Translations of our mental health information
Access translations of our mental health information.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The @rcpsych.bsky.social have a large library of translated mental health information resources in loads of different languages #HIW2026 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-healt... @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Information and support about coping with loss after suicide is available in other languages from @rethinkcharity.bsky.social. www.rethink.org/advice-and-i... #HIW2026
Suicide - Coping with loss
This section looks at what support is available when a loved one has died by suicide. It also provides information about investigations that may happen and how to support someone bereaved by suicide. ...
www.rethink.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Information and support about coping with loss after suicide is available in other languages from @rethinkcharity.bsky.social. www.rethink.org/advice-and-i... #HIW2026
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#HIW2026 try easy read patient leaflets #BMJBestPractice Free to NHS "lots of useful information .. on various health conditions ..which has been resourceful in providing psychoeducation to patients .." OT @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
#HIW2026 try easy read patient leaflets #BMJBestPractice Free to NHS "lots of useful information .. on various health conditions ..which has been resourceful in providing psychoeducation to patients .." OT @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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There is so much joy to be gained from so little. All you need to do is notice
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
There is so much joy to be gained from so little. All you need to do is notice
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
Here are leaflets from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social about recognising, living with, and helping someone with dementia. Available in Welsh, BSL, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Sylheti and Urdu. www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/... #HIW2026
Dementia information in your language
We have dementia information in languages other than English, to help you get the support you need if you live in the UK.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Here are leaflets from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social about recognising, living with, and helping someone with dementia. Available in Welsh, BSL, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Sylheti and Urdu. www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/... #HIW2026
Following from yesterday @cntw.bsky.social have produced several other BSL videos on mental health topics including the Mental Health Act www.cntw.nhs.uk/home/accessi... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
British Sign Language (BSL) - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
A range of information available as BSL videos
www.cntw.nhs.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Following from yesterday @cntw.bsky.social have produced several other BSL videos on mental health topics including the Mental Health Act www.cntw.nhs.uk/home/accessi... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have produced 2 videos on how to check patients understand the information provided to them by using the Chunk & Check technique - tinyurl.com/wxhj7wdf
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust have produced 2 videos on how to check patients understand the information provided to them by using the Chunk & Check technique - tinyurl.com/wxhj7wdf
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Don't forget our own 'your baby and you' video resources which are available in six languages - English, Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu
www.penninecare.nhs.uk/your-baby-an...
www.penninecare.nhs.uk/your-baby-an...
Your baby and you - translated :: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Your Baby and You is written by families and professionals to help you to get to know and understand your baby. This information has also been translated into Arabic, Begali, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu.
www.penninecare.nhs.uk
January 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Don't forget our own 'your baby and you' video resources which are available in six languages - English, Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi and Urdu
www.penninecare.nhs.uk/your-baby-an...
www.penninecare.nhs.uk/your-baby-an...
Here's a video about postnatal depression for those who use BSL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8z7...
#HIW2026
#HIW2026
Post Natal Depression NHS Self Help Guide, BSL and Subtitles
YouTube video by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Here's a video about postnatal depression for those who use BSL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8z7...
#HIW2026
#HIW2026
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A gentle reminder: feelings are real, even if “Blue Monday” isn’t.
However you’re doing today – you’re not alone.
You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛
#mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness
However you’re doing today – you’re not alone.
You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛
#mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 AM
A gentle reminder: feelings are real, even if “Blue Monday” isn’t.
However you’re doing today – you’re not alone.
You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛
#mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness
However you’re doing today – you’re not alone.
You don’t need a special date on a calendar to deserve care. 💛
#mentalhealth #kindness #bluemonday #actionforhappiness
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#photography #birdphotography #bluejayphotography #bluejay #nature #Birdoftheday #SmallBirdSaturday #EastCoastKin #perfectperch
January 18, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26
January 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26
First up: An animated video about mental health in pregnancy and beyond and how to get help. Available with subtitles in English and a range of other languages: perinatalpositivity.org/professional...
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social #HIW2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social #HIW2026
Films - Perinatal Positivity
perinatalpositivity.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
First up: An animated video about mental health in pregnancy and beyond and how to get help. Available with subtitles in English and a range of other languages: perinatalpositivity.org/professional...
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social #HIW2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social #HIW2026
It's Health Information Week #HIW2026! We've chosen the theme 'Translated Patient Information' and will be sharing online resources all week. Follow along if interested in mental health information in other languages 🙂
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
It's Health Information Week #HIW2026! We've chosen the theme 'Translated Patient Information' and will be sharing online resources all week. Follow along if interested in mental health information in other languages 🙂
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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Yes Pearl, we agree!
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Yes Pearl, we agree!
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
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Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
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.
www.magonlinelibrary.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
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See the 10 stress busters from NHS tinyurl.com/yc84jsya
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
10 stress busters
How to beat stress, including exercise, taking control, social networks, work-life balance, and being positive.
tinyurl.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
See the 10 stress busters from NHS tinyurl.com/yc84jsya
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Food for thought...How AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health Care
thedatascientist.com/ai-is-changi...
thedatascientist.com/ai-is-changi...
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.
thedatascientist.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Food for thought...How AI Is Changing the Future of Mental Health Care
thedatascientist.com/ai-is-changi...
thedatascientist.com/ai-is-changi...