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Brand new 2026 ebook for
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staff! Maintaining Our Health through Occupation A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson
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Use your Athens details to access
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12 days ago
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Rosalind McNally
13 days ago
At
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Knowledge Service we're getting ready for ... updates to the Knowledge & Library Hub 8th July. Check out this short video for main change
tinyurl.com/3xk635hj
& contact us for a quick overview
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29 days ago
During Learning Disability Week Mencap is calling on employers to move beyond hesitation and recognise people with a learning disability as a valuable and overlooked part of the UK workforce rather than being written off.
tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
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‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, is stopping employers hiring people with a learning disability
https://tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
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Rosalind McNally
27 days ago
Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2026 at
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Knowledge Service. Our current awareness bulletins help staff keep up to date. Go to intranet - Knowledge Service - Health News & Bulletins.
#Doyouseeme
@mencap.org.uk
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Pennine Care NHS
about 1 month ago
Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability. With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive. We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society. Look out for more advice, stories and support during
#LearningDisabilityWeek
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Pennine Care NHS
about 1 month ago
The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴 We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬 Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
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about 1 month ago
It is Carers Week.
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staff can sign up to receive the Inclusion Bulletin which contains news items, reports and research relating to carers.
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about 1 month ago
#HiVis
fortnight highlights support for those with a vision impairment. Please contact the Knowledge Service to find out about the tools that make the eBooks and databases available to
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staff more accessible.
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Consider supporting dementia research this
#DementiaActionWeek2026
. I signed up to
@dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social
some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
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Join dementia research
<p>I’ve just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @joindementiaresearch. They need you too. Sign up today: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/</p...
https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
about 2 months ago
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Rosalind McNally
about 2 months ago
In Dementia Action Week at
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Knowledge Service, our journal collection has the latest best practice with your Athens account.
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#Forgetmenot
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Healthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Background: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ...
https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/bjha.2025.0053
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Rosalind McNally
about 2 months ago
It's
#DementiaActionWeek2026
at
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Knowledge Service. Everyone in England can access
@cochrane.org
for Dementia & Cognitive reviews & getting involved
tinyurl.com/563hk246
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#Forgetmenot
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Rosalind McNally
about 2 months ago
Knowledge Service will be unstaffed on Monday 25th May 2026. The Knowledge & Library Hub and our Library Management System remain accessible 24/7
www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library
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Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend
Alt: Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend happy picture of panda with umbrella
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Rosalind McNally
about 2 months ago
Supporting
#DementiaActionWeek2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service contact me to receive our regular bulletin of new articles for mental health staff.
#Forgetmenot
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about 2 months ago
It is Dementia Action Week. On the Alzheimer’s Society website Howard shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him.
tinyurl.com/2984y3hn
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'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's story
Howard was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him.
https://tinyurl.com/2984y3hn
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Dr Mark Williamson
2 months ago
Mental health is just as important as physical health - in fact they go hand in hand. It’s been great supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and I really like this “top 10” actions list which links so closely to everything we’ve spent 15 years promoting
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A pleasure to join our wonderful nurses
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to chat about knowledge services at
#InternationalNursesDay
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www.library.nhs.uk
2 months ago
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Action for Happiness
2 months ago
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! 🎉🧠💙 May 11th - 17th 2026. This year’s theme coordinated by @mentalhealthfoundation is ‘Take Action’ to support good mental health. So of course we are very excited because that’s what we are all about at Action for Happiness! What action will you take today?
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Pennine Care NHS
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, what action do you take to improve your mental health and the mental health of others? We'll be sharing lots of practical advice, recovery stories and ideas of actions other people take throughout the week on our Facebook and Instagram @penninecarenhs
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Rosalind McNally
2 months ago
We're getting ready for ...
#InternationalNursesDay
2026 at
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Knowledge Service. Celebrating the dedication and compassion of all our nurses. Providing evidence-based resources via the hub 24/7
tinyurl.com/4876hc24
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2 months ago
It is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Mind have information and resources on postnatal depression and perinatal mental health
tinyurl.com/y384emtc
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Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health
Get information, tips and support for issues in pregnancy and after a baby - depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma and postpartum psychosis.
https://tinyurl.com/y384emtc
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2 months ago
In Maternal Mental Health Week try
@bmj.com
Best Practice from
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Knowledge Service for best practice in all maternal mental health conditions. Available to all our staff & students
#MaternalMHmatters
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staff, you can access this excellent article with your OpenAthens details
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@sfstringwell.bsky.social
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Healthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Background: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ...
https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epdf/10.12968/bjha.2025.0053
3 months ago
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Rosalind McNally
3 months ago
From
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Knowledge Service
@bmj.com
Best Practice Decision Support for all NHS staff & students. For all stress related conditions + library of patient leaflets
#Bethechange
#StressAwarenessMonth
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@sfstringwell.bsky.social
library.nhs.uk/penninecare
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Rosalind McNally
3 months ago
One of our
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Clinical Psychologists says "The knowledge service are absolutely brilliant. They have been so helpful in teaching me how to do effective database searches and have sourced journal articles for me."
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Rosalind McNally
3 months ago
In
#WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth
ask us about Knowledge Service Current Awareness Bulletins covering all inclusion and mental health for Allied Health Professionals
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
@sfstringwell.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
library.nhs.uk/penninecare
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3 months ago
For World Autism Acceptance Month find information and resources on the National Autistic Society website
tinyurl.com/3dzdh9dk
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World Autism Acceptance Month 2026
Take part this World Autism Acceptance Month at home, at school, or in the workplace.
https://tinyurl.com/3dzdh9dk
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Rosalind McNally
4 months ago
Great to be delivering Writing for Wellbeing today with
@kaypcft.bsky.social
celebrating with colleagues from
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Neurodiversity Network
#NeurodiversityWeek2026
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Rosalind McNally
4 months ago
In
#SocialWorkWeek
at
@penninelearning.bsky.social
keeping up to date with
#BJSW
from the Knowledge Servoce has never been easier with Browzine
tinyurl.com/yc3fwzr2
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BrowZine
https://tinyurl.com/yc3fwzr2
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4 months ago
It is Nutrition & Hydration Week (16-22 March 2026).
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staff and students can access Chapter 8 of the Royal Marsden Manual on Nutrition and Fluid Balance
www.rmmonline.co.uk
[access by OpenAthens account]
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4 months ago
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
staff can access 'Safeguarding children and young people online: a short guide for social workers'
tinyurl.com/mr22adxc
[access with an OpenAthens account]
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4 months ago
Guidance from NHS Employers is available to help support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace
tinyurl.com/5mdhpd6h
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Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
Access guidance to help you support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace.
https://tinyurl.com/5mdhpd6h
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4 months ago
Social Work England have free sessions taking place during Social Work Week 2026
tinyurl.com/43m5pu66
or you can watch the sessions from 2025
tinyurl.com/ycyjp299
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@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
staff, you have full, free access to the British Journal of Psychiatry. Log in with your OpenAthens account to view everything:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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4 months ago
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Rosalind McNally
4 months ago
We're getting ready for
#InternationalWomensDay2026
at
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Exploring Black Women's Experiences in Psychotherapeutic Training and Practice in the UK
Background Discussions around racial disparities and injustice have gained increasing prominence in psychotherapy and counselling research. However, research in this area has been criticised for its...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/capr.70009
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Rosalind McNally
4 months ago
We're getting ready for
#InternationalWomensDay2026
at
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Exploring women's experiences of healing from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices: A systematic review
Objective This systematic review is the first to consolidate qualitative findings exploring women's healing experiences from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices. This review aime.....
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/capr.12747
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Rosalind McNally
4 months ago
We're getting ready for
#InternationalWomensDay2026
at
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41019913/
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A Systematic Review of Factors Associated With Treatment Engagement and Outcome for Women in the Perinatal Period Receiving Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders - PubMed
Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders commonly occur in the perinatal period, with high rates of comorbidity, and potentially adverse outcomes for women and children. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, however less than half of new mothers experiencing symptoms …
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41019913/
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Rosalind McNally
5 months ago
In
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
2026
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Knowledge Service sharing House of Commons Library Briefing for the event
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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Eating disorders
This briefing outlines the different types of eating disorders and current government policy to tackle eating disorders.
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10497/
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5 months ago
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
Bryony’s story: how finding safe community spaces transformed her recovery journey
tinyurl.com/mr6jmm3s
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Bryony’s story: how finding safe community spaces transformed her recovery journey - EDAW 2026
Bryony shares her experience of recovery from bulimia and how finding community helped her.
https://tinyurl.com/mr6jmm3s
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Rosalind McNally
5 months ago
In
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
2026
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Knowledge Service our e-book collections help you keep up to date “Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders - Hall, Karyn D.”
library.nhs.uk/penninecare
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This is a great summary
add a skeleton here at some point
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5 months ago
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
Read Luca’s story: recovery as a mixed-race, LGBTQ+ man
tinyurl.com/34u25y6x
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Luca’s story: recovery as a mixed-race, LGBTQ+ man - EDAW 2026
Luca shares his story of anorexia recovery as a member of an under-represented community.
https://tinyurl.com/34u25y6x
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5 months ago
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
staff and students can access the eBook 'Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders' [Sign in with a NHS OpenAthens account]
tinyurl.com/228jbv4z
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Rosalind McNally
5 months ago
In
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek
2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service has a range of bulletins and ebooks to keep all our staff up-to-date
library.nhs.uk
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Keep Your Head
5 months ago
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 (23 Feb – 1 Mar) shines a light on the power of community. At least 1 in 50 people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. You are not alone. Find more information and free local support services at Keep Your Head 👉
buff.ly/rA9rM5r
#EDAW2026
#Community
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CILIP LGBTQ+ Network
5 months ago
@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
& The Small
#Trans
#Library
: Packed Lunch for
#LBGTHM
🏳️⚧️📘 25 Feb 1-1:45 pm. Online. Free Attend to hear about The Small
#Trans
#Library
background, approaches to collection building, resources & stories. There'll be time for questions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/cilip-lgbt...
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CILIP LGBTQ+ & The Small Trans Library: Packed Lunch
Join us online for a chat with The Small Trans Library about LGBTQ+ stories and experiences.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cilip-lgbtq-the-small-trans-library-packed-lunch-tickets-1982767600267?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
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CILIP
5 months ago
It's been a brilliant National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we've celebrated past success and looked forward to the future, but what impact do apprenticeships have on diversity and inclusion in our sector? Find out here:
https://ow.ly/MzZq50YefOh
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Skills for care
5 months ago
🌈 It’s LGBT+ History Month 🌈 We’re celebrating LGBT+ contributions and promoting inclusive practice across adult social care. Our LGBTQ+ Learning Framework and Toolkit support care teams to deliver respectful, inclusive and affirming care. 🔗
https://bit.ly/4c9FdFQ
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Radcliffe Science Library
5 months ago
This LGBT+ History Month, we are delighted to join those paying tribute to the late Barbara Burford CBE - a renowned medical researcher, she established the equality and diversity guidelines within the NHS
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Rosalind McNally
5 months ago
Great resources for Trainee Nursing Associates from
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service. Access British Journal of Healthcare Assistants via the Hub with your Athens account
tinyurl.com/4876hc24
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek
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@ruthcarlyle.bsky.social
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Rosalind McNally
5 months ago
In Children's Mental Health Week at
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social
Knowledge Service sharing recent papers on key issues for CYP services
#Thisismyspace
bjgp.org/content/76/7...
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Young people’s mental health: an NHS primary care perspective, 10 years on
In 2016, an editorial in the BJGP warned that Children and Young People’s (CYP) mental health services were the ‘Cinderella of Cinderella services’ and called for primary care to play a more pivotal r...
https://bjgp.org/content/76/762/4
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