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🚨 Early Bird Ends September 26th! 🚨

Join us at the 19th UK Dementia Congress – 17 & 18 November at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

✨ Book now and get 20% off your ticket with our Early Bird promo.
⏰ Don’t miss out – this offer ends September 26th!
👉 Secure your place today: buff.ly/XkCqFqK
#UKDC2025
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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who.int
Today is World #Hepatitis Day.

Did you know❓ Hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with hepatitis B and C claiming 3 500 lives every day.

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones 👉 bit.ly/hepatitis2025
Text reads: “Deaths from viral hepatitis-related causes are increasing. 2019: 1.1 million deaths 2022: 1.3 million death
July 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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rcn.org.uk
Are you internationally educated and thinking of becoming an RCN rep? Your experiences, your activism and your leadership can help shape a better future for all nursing staff.

Learn more about becoming a rep by watching our recent online event series ➡️ buff.ly/V9oEYP0
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July 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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crick.ac.uk
What is gene therapy, and how might we use it to help patients across the world with rare diseases?

Book now for our free public talk by @profmariya.bsky.social‬, a Satellite Group Leader at the Crick and clinician scientist specialising in genetic eye diseases.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crick-cras...
Crick Crash Course: gene therapy
Our series of morning lectures sharing science from across the Crick in a simple and accessible way continues.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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rcphysicians.bsky.social
Today we’re launching our second snapshot survey of 2025, this time focusing on three urgent issues in medicine:

🔵artificial intelligence
🔵prevention of ill health
🔵healthcare sustainability.

Help shape healthcare policy – share your thoughts now: ow.ly/Zf5I50W2AP3
June 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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who.int
During an outbreak, what does “contact tracing” mean?

A newly released disease agnostic practical guideline, helps to strengthen public health responses during outbreaks by defining essential terms.

Explore the guideline, now available in 6 languages: bit.ly/4mETgWL
June 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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qmbci.bsky.social
📰 New research shows women of African and South Asian ancestry tend to develop and die of breast cancer at a younger age.

🎥 Prof Claude Chelala at BCI @qmul.ac.uk discusses why we must rethink screening and research to ensure no one is left behind as cancer care advances.

🧪 #medsky #oncosky
May 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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actionhappiness.bsky.social
Meaningful May - Day 12: Listen to a favourite piece of music and remember what it means to you actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
May 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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healthwatchengland.bsky.social
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. Read our article for more advice bit.ly/447oI9u
April 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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who.int
Alcohol consumption is rising among young people across many low- & middle-income countries, especially among young women. Meanwhile, drinking rates remain high in high-income countries.

Here are the risks & why you should care. 👉 bit.ly/3S60G7i
WHO graphic. Text says: “Alcohol consumption is rising among young people, leading to higher risks of heart diseases, liver inflammation, and certain types of cancer.” Blue background with white and purple text cards.
April 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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actionhappiness.bsky.social
Today is #WorldHealthDay and life is healthier and happier when we get active. Join us for #ActiveApril ☀️🚴‍♂️❤️⚽️🏃‍♂️🌿
April 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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bmj.com
Austerity has had a devastating effect on health.

Trends in UK mortality reflect a public health failure, write @lucindahiam.bsky.social and colleagues
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
March 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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healthwatchengland.bsky.social
Many people could benefit from end of life care, but access to and quality of this can care be variable. We looked at what matters most to dying people and their loved ones - bit.ly/4bNO7GS
What do people want from end of life care? - Timely access to care - Good coordination between services - Rapid access to pain control - Positive and supportive staff attitudes
March 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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psychmag.bsky.social
We want to hear about your relationship with creativity as part of our Voices in Psychology programme. Get in touch!
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
What does creativity mean to you? | BPS
We want to hear your thoughts as part of our Voices in Psychology programme.
www.bps.org.uk
March 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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thelancet.com
Approximately 3.7 billion people globally are affected by oral health conditions in 2019, latest data suggests.

Despite this, there have been minimal changes and efforts made to control the main oral conditions.

Explore more 👉 bit.ly/3D8Sb7Y

#MedSky
Global trends in counts of prevalent cases and age-standardised prevalence for oral conditions over the period 1990–2021. Copyright: The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 license.
March 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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who.int
Dear music lovers,

Today is #WorldHearingDay

#DYK❓ Prolonged exposure to loud sounds while listening to music at live venues or events 🔊 can put you at risk of hearing loss and tinnitus.

Take these steps to ensure good hearing health throughout life. 🔗 bit.ly/43isCfl
Empower yourself for safe listening at live venues and events
March 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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rcn.org.uk
Today, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament that sets out to legally protect the title "nurse".

The proposal states only those registered with @newsnmc.bsky.social as a registered nurse can use the title “nurse”.

Find out more ⬇️ #ProtectNurse
'Nurse' title must be protected, says RCN | News | Royal College of Nursing
The RCN is urging the UK government and political parties to back a proposed bill that will protect the title 'nurse'
www.rcn.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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psychmag.bsky.social
Your mind needs you!
Simon McCarthy-Jones argues that Psychologists must help to develop and protect our right to freedom of thought.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
www.bps.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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who.int
Professor Rose Leke, a renowned immunologist & parasitologist, won the Virchow Prize for her work on infectious diseases. A champion for a #malaria -free world & gender equality in science, she empowers future female scientists to drive progress in global health.

🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Shoot for the moon. If you miss, at least you will be among the stars
February 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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who.int
Today is World #EpilepsyDay

#Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders.

Anyone can develop it at any age.
It’s not contagious & it's treatable.

Know the facts so you can help tackle the myths & misconceptions that lead to stigma & discrimination bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy
Key facts: Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Nearly 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries. It is estimated that up to 70% of people living with epilepsy could live seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated. The risk of premature death in people with epilepsy is up to three times higher than for the general population. Three quarters of people with epilepsy living in low-income countries do not get the treatment they need. In many parts of the world, people with epilepsy and their families suffer from stigma and discrimination.
February 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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arthritisaction.org.uk
Keeping active is really important for your mental and physical health, especially if you live with #arthritis.

Read our short factsheet for information on how you can get more active to help manage your arthritis: www.arthritisaction.org.uk/wp-content/u...
February 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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rcn.org.uk
In 2024, RCN Congress called for specialist health care for rough sleepers.

The RCN policy team now seeks examples of health care services for people experiencing homelessness, especially those with a nursing aspect in their delivery.

If you can help, please contact: papa.ukintl.dept@rcn.org.uk
Graphic titled "Can you help?" with text asking for examples of healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness. Image includes an outline of a house and a bed, symbolizing shelter and care. A contact email is provided for responses, which reads papa.ukintl.dept@rcn.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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'Handbook of Children and Screens,' an open access handbook synthesizes the current research about the impacts of digital media on children across development. https://bit.ly/4hjZnMO #OA #SciencePublishing
Handbook of Children and Screens
Describes the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial impacts of digital technology on infants, children, and adolescents and This book is open access,
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January 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Today is #BlueMonday, which can be one of the hardest days of the year for mental health. RCN has support available if you feel like you need a helping hand today (or any other day of the year):
https://buff.ly/4hod8KB
https://buff.ly/4hDNsK7
https://buff.ly/40l2JIr
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Head with thought bubble: Self-care rituals; stress management; talk to someone; financial wellbeing. And 3 QR codes to RCN support services.
January 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM