October is #HealthLiteracy Month. Health literacy empowers people to understand and act on health information, it facilitates informed decision making. Allows for safe, and equitable care. #healthliteracy #healthequity

Chunk and check can be used alongside tools such as teach back to assist in promoting understanding of health information. See more information from The Health Literacy Place: tinyurl.com/pb4y9u6d #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

My five year old wrote me some 'clues' about a special person she's been learning about at school for Black History Month. Can you guess who she is describing? The answer will be later today!

Editorial: Standing up for science – open science versus dis‐information - Dubicka - Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Wiley Online Library acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

To access @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Diversity & Inclusion ebook titles go to read.kortext.com log in with your email & Athens account & find under Collections. Available all day, everyday #BlackHistoryMonth @mattwalshndq.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

The teach back method is a useful way to confirm that the information you provide is being understood. See more information from The Health Literacy Place: tinyurl.com/5ery3n6s #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

I am sharing news of new research publications with @penninecarenhs.bsky.social authors @jostucke.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40989033/

Black History Month's 10 Books by Black British Authors You Should Read tinyurl.com/mr3ubwy4 #BlackHistoryMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

To access @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Diversity & Inclusion ebook titles go to read.kortext.com log in with your email & Athens account & find under Collections. Available all day, everyday #BlackHistoryMonth @sarahpreedy.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Low levels of health literacy is a problem. 7.1 million adults in the UK have a reading age of 9 years. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

In #BlackHistoryMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social try classic titles from our Diversity & Inclusion ebook collection tinyurl.com/454w2yus @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Keeping up to date with all the latest #SuicidePrevention news with the Evidently Better Bulletin from @merseycarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service tinyurl.com/yxttfwe4 @lucyea.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social

October is Health Literacy Month. See the World Health Organization's fact sheet on what it is and why it is important. tinyurl.com/78erz9b6 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

"Health literacy means being able to access, understand, appraise and use information and services in ways that promote and maintain good health and well-being." (World Health Organization, 2024) tinyurl.com/78erz9b6 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

A new @penninecarenhs.bsky.social update with publications of staff or studies people took part is available. Message me or see Intranet - Knowledge Service - Health bulletins page for a copy to today. @sophdawson.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

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Great to see latest research from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Young Peoples Mental Health Research Unit @simonkaye.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @manmetuni.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40993722/

If you live with depression, you’ll know treatment doesn’t always work. About half of people still have symptoms, even after more than one medication. 🧵 THREAD #DifficultToTreatDepression #TreatmentResistantDepression buff.ly/BtJ3ydR

Spotlight on Knowledge for Healthcare is the bulletin for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & learners to make the most of NHS Knowledge & Library services. Register here tinyurl.com/4vvyz28s @simonkaye.bsky.social @louisejb.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @alanfricker.bsky.social

As #WorldAlzheimersMonth comes to an end this @nihr.bsky.social Evidence update has links to all the latest research tinyurl.com/582y27z4 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @sophdawson.bsky.social

Welcome to new starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day from Knowledge Service. Look out for how to keep up to date throughout your NHS career. Register for your Athens account here tinyurl.com/yutwmapn @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sarahpreedy.bsky.social

The E in the Misinformation UnMASKED guide #MisinformationUnmasked is for Evidence. Are there links to the papers or evidence the information is based on? Does the information tell you where to find the evidence? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Great to be facilitating for Trainer Stephen Edwards for Knowledge Service @penninecarenhs.bsky.social at Horton House. Fantastic enthusiasm for Evidence Searching Skills workshop from Trainee Nursing Associates. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

It was great to welcome Patricia Hughes, Jonathan Beebee, and Simon Browes from @rcn.org.uk to Pennine Care. They met with our colleagues to discuss the professional nursing strategy, tackling racism and hate crime, and reducing health inequalities for people from diverse backgrounds.

Hope, connection and compassion remain so important in suicide prevention. Dr Sarmad Nadeem spoke at the Bury vigil & reflected on how moving it was. You can still get involved with the #MonthOfHope by taking Zero Suicide Alliance free online training or joining a Kooth suicide prevention webinar.

Our vaccine team leads are busy rolling out the flu vaccine for NHS colleagues. Don't forget to book! These new NHS uniforms they're wearing are cheaper to produce, purchased nationally, made from sustainable materials and designed to last longer. This will save an estimated £7m a year.

Great to be at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff book club today. Our next book is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult 12.30-1.15 Thursday 13th November 12.30-1.15pm. See intranet calendar or join our mailing list @kaypcft.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

All @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff & students can access Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines with your Athens account. Register here tinyurl.com/ycysx4pk & go to Knowledge and Library Hub Quick Evidence Sources library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

More high-quality research is needed to improve outcomes for people living with #dementia in hospital - conclusion of a systematic review of physical activity interventions by colleagues @arc-gm.bsky.social & Northern Care Alliance rdcu.be/eHwwS @emmavardy2.bsky.social

This week is Organ Donation Week – a good opportunity to remember the vital importance of organ donation. Take two minutes today to confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and help save lives: #organdonationweek www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...

We were proud to welcome the Baton of Hope on its tour through Tameside on Friday. It was an incredibly moving and inspiring event, raising awareness of suicide prevention and mental health. Thanks to Anthony Seddon Fund for doing such a brilliant job of organising it. #BatonOfHope

The legendary Bunksy has been busy creating more art to celebrate some phenomenal #PennineCarePeople. Do you recognise any of these NHS heroes? Check out 'Pennine Bunksy' on Facebook and X for more masterpieces and to suggest someone who deserves a portrait 🖼

The A in the Misinformation UnMasked guide #MisinformationUnmasked is for Agenda. Why was the information created? Can you trust the information source? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Get Patrick Callaghan "Mental Health Nursing Skills" ebook via the @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge and Library Hub & from your desktop library.nhs.uk/penninecare @kellybowden.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Check out the new Reading Well for families collection from @readingagency.bsky.social books to support family wellbeing in pregnancy & early years readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

The UN in the Misinformation UnMasked guide #misinformationunmasked is for Feeling Unsure - Do you feel uncertain about the health information? Do you know where it came from or how recent it is? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

@penninecarenhs.bsky.social you can use #misinformationunmasked to evaluate health information. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

The Staying Safe from Suicide: best practice guidance elearning is now available on elfh: tinyurl.com/4vnstf93 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social

Welcome to all our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social new starters at Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Look out for Outreach Librarian, Stephen Edwards & register for your Athens account here openathens.nice.org.uk @sarahpreedy.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Our Grief Cafe support service is in Bredbury Library again next Monday September 15th - and will be there for the 3rd Monday of the Month throughout the year. Whether your loss is recent, anticipated, or a long time ago, please feel free to join.

Walkerwood, our male psychiatric intensive care unit in Tameside, hosted their first carers event recently. The team shared valuable insights into the unit, their roles, and how they support patients during their stay. They also provided info about carers rights and support available to them.

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day and the start of Greater Manchester Month of Hope. Events to get involved with: 👣 Bury memory walk, Kay Gardens, 6pm 🪨 Oldham positive pebble walk, from TOG Mind, 12 noon. 🕯️Tameside vigil at Anthony Seddon Centre, 8pm 💻 Online suicide prevention event, 10am

Did you know? @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Books are automatically renewed 5 times. We are part of the North West Library Management System (NoW LMS). Register or find out more here tinyurl.com/4e4dxjtr @beckylibrary.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

What can we learn from healthcare complaints? And how can AI help? In this editorial, Dr Tom Reader explores the growing importance of patient and family complaints in improving healthcare quality and safety, and the role that AI can play in the process. qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...

Congratulations to #OwenCooper on his #NTA win for #Adolescence 👏🏽 The show sparked a conversation on toxic masculinity and social media’s impact on boys 🎬 In our #MCMagazine, Consultant psychologist Dr Lisa Marsland shared tips on connecting with your child. merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-mag-adole...

It was great to welcome Louise Shepherd, NHS North West regional director, and @furbera.bsky.social last week. They met with Tameside living well service and heard from our military veterans' services. They also spoke with our chief executive Anthony Hassall, and chair Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE.

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