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It’s #WorldSleepDay 😴
Not getting a good sleep can affect your mental wellbeing. Here are some easy changes you can make for more restful sleep.
If tiredness is affecting your daily life, you could benefit from further support.
More info ➡️ nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/me…
ALT Text reads: Keep regular sleep hours Making a habit of getting up at roughly the same time can help teach your body to sleep better. The NHS logo is present top right.
ALT Text reads: Confront sleeplessness Don't try to force sleep. Do something relaxing for a bit, and return to bed when you feel sleepier. The NHS logo is present top right.
ALT Text reads: Move more. Sleep better. Being active can help you sleep better but avoid vigorous activity near bedtime as this may affect your sleep. The NHS logo is present top right.
ALT Text reads: Put down the pick-me-ups Avoiding alcohol, caffeine and too much screen time before bed can help nurture a deeper sleep. The NHS logo is present top right.
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A series of evidence reviews produced by @NASPTweets working with @NaturalEngland and @NHSEngland suggest that nature is a powerful tool that can be harnessed by social prescribers to improve people’s health and wellbeing 🌲Read the evidence here: socialprescribingacademy.org…
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January can be a challenging month; prioritising self-care can go a long way. If you're experiencing a seasonal shift in your mood, it may be worth speaking to a GP. #SocialPrescribing is a way of connecting people to activities/info to address unmet health & #wellbeing needs.
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You can find out more about the Rain Dance Colour Festival here 👇
loom.ly/ngefrlw
#ForeverKings🦁
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"They said there was growing evidence indicating the physical and mental health benefits of connecting with nature, including reduced stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression."
Read the full article ⤵️
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de…
#nature
#socialprescribing
#wellbeing
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Do NHS workers deserve a pay rise?
Just reply YES or NO. 💙
#FairPayforNursing
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I can't put into words quite how hard this has been to write - it has literally taken days as my concentration levels are so bad - but it's something I really wanted to share... so yeah, here's how I'm currently feeling... charliesmind.com/2022/12/17/…
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Tomorrow many nurses will be on strike for the first time in their lives
We've been left with no other choice
If you will be supporting striking NHS workers please reply with a 💙
#FairPayforNursing
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Tomorrow we begin strike action – will you support us?
Wherever you are, tell us why you're backing the strike using #RCNStrike and make sure nursing staff know you stand with them.
#FairPayForNursing
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Voting for #RCPsychPresident opens today. Please remember to vote. Please remind your psychiatrist friends and colleagues to vote. Please RT.
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Our latest episode of The Theatre podcast discusses perspectives from hijab-wearing Muslim #WomeninSurgery and the challenges faced in theatre environments and trusts. Learn more from a fantastic panel @drAzra_ @NuhaZsurgeon @ninsalsaadi @drfarahroslan ow.ly/i3m050M139Y
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Child maltreatment - incl. physical, sexual and psychological/emotional violence and neglect by parents, caregivers and other authority figures - is widespread, but often hidden bit.ly/3j1O82N
#EndViolence
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It can be a stressful time of year for many people. If that sounds like you, then here's some advice from the American Psychological Association on 5 things we can do to help ourselves #stressmanagement #psychology #Sketchnote
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Thank you to all that attended the National Health Careers Conference 2022, everyone that made it possible and, of course, to all our amazing health care heroes! #NHS #HealthCareersLive
@BecomingaDr @ExplosiveGrp @vslstudiolive @icgrx @Fdigitalhealth
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Physical inactivity raises the risk of noncommunicable diseases, e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes.
They kill nearly 41 million people each year.
Sports can help fight these diseases & greatly improve mental health.
Let’s do #Sports4Health & #BeatNCDs! bit.ly/3yf5IVM
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#Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation. By the end of this decade, 7⃣8⃣ million people will be living with dementia.
WHO's 🆕 blueprint for dementia research sets much needed guidelines to drive innovation to beat dementia ⬇️
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Future doctor? #PublicHealth Lead? Social Prescriber? #Tech Star? ✅
🗓️ 7-8th October
It's not too late to join the @gmcuk @UKHSA & #NHS to discover your #career 🙌
You will receive an official #HealthCareersLive reflections diary and a 🏆 certificate to support your CV 🤩 📜
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1,289,937 participants took part in over 4,600 NIHR CRN studies in England in 2021/22.
Thank you to everyone from researchers to patients who enabled this #Research to take place.
#NIHRMakingADifference
View our achievements from the past year👉 nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-annual-…
ALT 1,289,937 participants took part in over 4,600 NIHR CRN studies in England in 2021/22.
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📣 Friday Announcement 📣
As we reach the end of the month! #HealthCareersLive are excited to announce that registrations are now open for National Health Careers Conference 2022! Join us on 16th & 17th September 2022! healthcareers.live
#HealthCareersLive #SunIsShining