Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
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It’s been a year since RCN members sounded the alarm about their experience of corridor care.
But one year on, your testimony shows corridor care is only becoming more entrenched across the health service.
We have a message for ministers: Stop stalling. Act now.
bit.ly/4b1uWer
But one year on, your testimony shows corridor care is only becoming more entrenched across the health service.
We have a message for ministers: Stop stalling. Act now.
bit.ly/4b1uWer
January 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM
It’s been a year since RCN members sounded the alarm about their experience of corridor care.
But one year on, your testimony shows corridor care is only becoming more entrenched across the health service.
We have a message for ministers: Stop stalling. Act now.
bit.ly/4b1uWer
But one year on, your testimony shows corridor care is only becoming more entrenched across the health service.
We have a message for ministers: Stop stalling. Act now.
bit.ly/4b1uWer
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Bookings now open for iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference 2026!
This year’s conference, “From Evidence to Action: Getting it right from the start”, will be held at Bournemouth International Centre on 6 May 2026 - with options to join us in-person, or online
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#iHVEBP2026
This year’s conference, “From Evidence to Action: Getting it right from the start”, will be held at Bournemouth International Centre on 6 May 2026 - with options to join us in-person, or online
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#iHVEBP2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Bookings now open for iHV Evidence-based Practice Conference 2026!
This year’s conference, “From Evidence to Action: Getting it right from the start”, will be held at Bournemouth International Centre on 6 May 2026 - with options to join us in-person, or online
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#iHVEBP2026
This year’s conference, “From Evidence to Action: Getting it right from the start”, will be held at Bournemouth International Centre on 6 May 2026 - with options to join us in-person, or online
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
#iHVEBP2026
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FPH welcomes new guidance on how local authorities should provide public health advice to ICBs.
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
FPH welcomes new guidance on healthcare public health advice for Integrated Care Boards
The Faculty of Public Health welcomes new guidance explaining how local authorities should provide specialist healthcare public health advice to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
www.fph.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
FPH welcomes new guidance on how local authorities should provide public health advice to ICBs.
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
This advice is vital for strategic commissioning, reducing inequalities & improving outcomes.
Read more www.fph.org.uk/news/fph-wel...
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We are delighted to share a new, collective Vision for #breastfeeding that has been created by the sector through a process of collaboration, reflection and shared ambition.
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@impurbanhealth.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We are delighted to share a new, collective Vision for #breastfeeding that has been created by the sector through a process of collaboration, reflection and shared ambition.
ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
@impurbanhealth.bsky.social
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@impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
How will the shifts to digital, community & prevention set out in the English NHS 10-year plan affect access to general practice? @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk asked patients, carers & NHS staff about their experiences of access.
Read more in this new paper ⬇️
Read more in this new paper ⬇️
Experiences of access to general practice in England: qualitative study and implications for the NHS 10 year plan
High quality primary care is strongly associated with better functioning of healthcare systems, enabling the needs of most patients to be met by offering first contact care for undifferentiated illness, comprehensive care across the lifespan...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
How will the shifts to digital, community & prevention set out in the English NHS 10-year plan affect access to general practice? @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk asked patients, carers & NHS staff about their experiences of access.
Read more in this new paper ⬇️
Read more in this new paper ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A resilient approach to navigating the winter blues
Speaker: Prof Stephen Palmer
Free Virtual Lecture: Doctoral College Seminar Series, University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 20th January 2026, 1-2pm GMT.
Platform: Zoom
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Speaker: Prof Stephen Palmer
Free Virtual Lecture: Doctoral College Seminar Series, University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 20th January 2026, 1-2pm GMT.
Platform: Zoom
uwtsd-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A resilient approach to navigating the winter blues
Speaker: Prof Stephen Palmer
Free Virtual Lecture: Doctoral College Seminar Series, University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 20th January 2026, 1-2pm GMT.
Platform: Zoom
uwtsd-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Speaker: Prof Stephen Palmer
Free Virtual Lecture: Doctoral College Seminar Series, University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 20th January 2026, 1-2pm GMT.
Platform: Zoom
uwtsd-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Physical activity—the past, present and potential future: a state-of-the-art review
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Physical activity—the past, present and potential future: a state-of-the-art review
Abstract. This is a state-of-the-art review of historical developments, current approaches and recommended future directions in physical activity (PA) rese
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January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Physical activity—the past, present and potential future: a state-of-the-art review
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Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Yesterday, we held a fascinating webinar with @warrenlarkin.bsky.social on wellbeing in the workforce, where we explored the reasons for burnout and how to support ourselves & our colleagues.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
January 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Yesterday, we held a fascinating webinar with @warrenlarkin.bsky.social on wellbeing in the workforce, where we explored the reasons for burnout and how to support ourselves & our colleagues.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
Thank you to Dr Larkin and all 70 attendees for a really insightful session.
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
📅 Save the date!
On Thursday 29th Jan, we'll be hosting a webinar to discuss the findings of our UK Poverty 2026 report.
We'll share insight and discussion about our report that will set out the depth and breadth of poverty in the UK.
Don't miss out, sign up now: https://bit.ly/459R16V
On Thursday 29th Jan, we'll be hosting a webinar to discuss the findings of our UK Poverty 2026 report.
We'll share insight and discussion about our report that will set out the depth and breadth of poverty in the UK.
Don't miss out, sign up now: https://bit.ly/459R16V
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
📅 Save the date!
On Thursday 29th Jan, we'll be hosting a webinar to discuss the findings of our UK Poverty 2026 report.
We'll share insight and discussion about our report that will set out the depth and breadth of poverty in the UK.
Don't miss out, sign up now: https://bit.ly/459R16V
On Thursday 29th Jan, we'll be hosting a webinar to discuss the findings of our UK Poverty 2026 report.
We'll share insight and discussion about our report that will set out the depth and breadth of poverty in the UK.
Don't miss out, sign up now: https://bit.ly/459R16V
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
In her first update of the new year, Professor Nicola Ranger outlines the key areas of focus for the RCN in 2026.
From continuing to sound the alarm on corridor care to campaigning for pay reform, we continue to fight for the future of the nursing profession.
Read Nicola's update in full:
From continuing to sound the alarm on corridor care to campaigning for pay reform, we continue to fight for the future of the nursing profession.
Read Nicola's update in full:
A year of making the voice of nursing heard | Blogs | Royal College of Nursing
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive Professor Nicola Ranger looks forward to 2026 and outlines the key areas of focus for the RCN.
www.rcn.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In her first update of the new year, Professor Nicola Ranger outlines the key areas of focus for the RCN in 2026.
From continuing to sound the alarm on corridor care to campaigning for pay reform, we continue to fight for the future of the nursing profession.
Read Nicola's update in full:
From continuing to sound the alarm on corridor care to campaigning for pay reform, we continue to fight for the future of the nursing profession.
Read Nicola's update in full:
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
A new report by the government’s own patient safety investigator reveals that far from being confined to winter, corridor care in England is now entirely normalised all year round.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
Corridor care is ‘policy failure with devastating human consequences’ | News | Royal College of Nursing
RCN demands urgent government action as investigator says corridor care is happening throughout the year
www.rcn.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A new report by the government’s own patient safety investigator reveals that far from being confined to winter, corridor care in England is now entirely normalised all year round.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
The government needs to stop dragging its feet and publish national data on the extent of this crisis to eradicate it.
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Aggression towards nursing staff should never be tolerated. Make sure you know your rights at work and how your employer should be supporting you (2/2).
Nursing: what to do if you're assaulted at work | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Why is violence towards nursing staff on the rise and what should employers be doing to support you?
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January 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Aggression towards nursing staff should never be tolerated. Make sure you know your rights at work and how your employer should be supporting you (2/2).
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
The bare minimum staff deserve is to be safe at work.
This investigation into sexual & physical assaults in NHS trusts in England shows a lack of standardised reporting of incidents.
There is little doubt that some employers are in breach of their legal duties by failing to report incidents. (1/2)
This investigation into sexual & physical assaults in NHS trusts in England shows a lack of standardised reporting of incidents.
There is little doubt that some employers are in breach of their legal duties by failing to report incidents. (1/2)
NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day
NHS staff face ‘national emergency’ as patient violence hits 285 incidents a day
Nearly 300,000 violent and sexual assaults recorded by NHS trusts in England over three years, Guardian analysis shows
Nurses, doctors and paramedics are reporting tens of thousands of violent and sexual assaults by patients every year, amid warnings that the abuse of NHS staff has become a national crisis.
More than 295,000 incidents of physical violence and aggression by patients against staff were recorded by 212 NHS trusts in England between 2022 and 2025, freedom of information requests by the Guardian found. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The bare minimum staff deserve is to be safe at work.
This investigation into sexual & physical assaults in NHS trusts in England shows a lack of standardised reporting of incidents.
There is little doubt that some employers are in breach of their legal duties by failing to report incidents. (1/2)
This investigation into sexual & physical assaults in NHS trusts in England shows a lack of standardised reporting of incidents.
There is little doubt that some employers are in breach of their legal duties by failing to report incidents. (1/2)
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Nursing staff saves lives every day in their workplaces, but providing care outside clinical settings can raise questions about liability.
Read how Lucy from @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social helped save someone's life while on a flight, and what you need to know about being a 'Good Samaritan' while off duty.
Read how Lucy from @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social helped save someone's life while on a flight, and what you need to know about being a 'Good Samaritan' while off duty.
To help or not to help? Good Samaritan laws explained | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
You're off duty and notice someone needs medical help. Do you know what's expected of you and how are you protected?
www.rcn.org.uk
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Nursing staff saves lives every day in their workplaces, but providing care outside clinical settings can raise questions about liability.
Read how Lucy from @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social helped save someone's life while on a flight, and what you need to know about being a 'Good Samaritan' while off duty.
Read how Lucy from @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social helped save someone's life while on a flight, and what you need to know about being a 'Good Samaritan' while off duty.
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Our members have been raising the alarm on corridor care for over a year.
We need bold action. Alongside increased capacity in community and social care, we also need national-level data on corridor care, for full transparency on the reality of this crisis.
Read our full response: bit.ly/4qrXiDG
We need bold action. Alongside increased capacity in community and social care, we also need national-level data on corridor care, for full transparency on the reality of this crisis.
Read our full response: bit.ly/4qrXiDG
People were rightly furious with the Conservative Party for plunging the NHS into this crisis. Now they are fed up with Labour for letting things get worse on their watch.
We must tackle the crisis in A&E.
We must tackle the crisis in A&E.
January 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Our members have been raising the alarm on corridor care for over a year.
We need bold action. Alongside increased capacity in community and social care, we also need national-level data on corridor care, for full transparency on the reality of this crisis.
Read our full response: bit.ly/4qrXiDG
We need bold action. Alongside increased capacity in community and social care, we also need national-level data on corridor care, for full transparency on the reality of this crisis.
Read our full response: bit.ly/4qrXiDG
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Book a one to one sessions with our expert health librarians to learn new database or referencing software skills.
We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person.
✅Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4oZcreX
We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person.
✅Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4oZcreX
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Book a one to one sessions with our expert health librarians to learn new database or referencing software skills.
We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person.
✅Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4oZcreX
We have several slots every week and you can join us online or in-person.
✅Book your slot: https://bit.ly/4oZcreX
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Conversation around the research findings for tech use and mental health of young people theconversation.com/evidence-for...
Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, our large study suggests
The research found little evidence that time spent on social media or frequent gaming causes mental health problems in early-to-mid adolescence.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Conversation around the research findings for tech use and mental health of young people theconversation.com/evidence-for...
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
If you're interested in the portfolio route to registration as a #publichealth specialist then this webinar is for you www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Discover the Portfolio Pathway – Your Alternative Route to Public Health Specialty Registration
This virtual workshop is for doctors who intend to or are in the process of applying for the Public Health GMC portfolio pathway to registration.
www.fph.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
If you're interested in the portfolio route to registration as a #publichealth specialist then this webinar is for you www.fph.org.uk/events-cours...
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
An interesting paper to help our understanding of the impact of tech on the mental health of young people. It echoes my observations as a parent that what it is used for has more of an impact, for better or worse, than time spent. academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/a...
How do social media use, gaming frequency, and internalizing symptoms predict each other over time in early-to-middle adolescence?
AbstractBackground. The effects of adolescent digital technology use (e.g. social media, gaming) on their mental health are a major public health concern,
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January 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM
An interesting paper to help our understanding of the impact of tech on the mental health of young people. It echoes my observations as a parent that what it is used for has more of an impact, for better or worse, than time spent. academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/a...
Reposted by Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)
Looking for a postdoc to collect and analyse policy network data in coastal communities in the east of England as part of the £3m ARISE project. Apply until 1 Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ781/ #sna #networkanalysis #acjobs #polisky #polisci #publicpolicy #policyanalysis #netsci #ergm #network #postdoc
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January 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Looking for a postdoc to collect and analyse policy network data in coastal communities in the east of England as part of the £3m ARISE project. Apply until 1 Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ781/ #sna #networkanalysis #acjobs #polisky #polisci #publicpolicy #policyanalysis #netsci #ergm #network #postdoc
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers & Young Adult Carers summary report launch
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January 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers & Young Adult Carers summary report launch
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@HouseofCommons for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers & Young Adult Carers summary report launch
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January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
@HouseofCommons for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers & Young Adult Carers summary report launch
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Free webinar >>Reducing child accidents in the home
>>12th February 2026, 1pm – 2pm.
Reserve a place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-s...
>>12th February 2026, 1pm – 2pm.
Reserve a place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-s...
January 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Free webinar >>Reducing child accidents in the home
>>12th February 2026, 1pm – 2pm.
Reserve a place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-s...
>>12th February 2026, 1pm – 2pm.
Reserve a place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-s...