Our learning disability and older people's community teams are all using a new national 'reasonable adjustment digital flag' to better meet people's needs. The flag is a tool on Paris, our electronic patient record, which shows when a person needs adjustments or adaptations to support their care.

Rapid weight gain after an SMI diagnosis was the norm in this 15-year UK cohort study. 📈 Younger people and those prescribed antipsychotic medication saw the steepest increases, yet referrals for weight-management support were rare. #SMI #PhysicalHealth #WeightGain #Inequalities 🧵 THREAD

Knowledge Service ebooks in National Grief Awareness Week "Bereavement care for childbearing women and their families: an interactive workbook" @penninecarenhs.bsky.social hub library.nhs.uk/penninecare with your Athens account #FindGriefSupport @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

We're getting ready for .... National Grief Awareness Week. 2nd-8th December 2026. These 3 webinars are running during the week tinyurl.com/ycxmhxre @penninecarenhs.bsky.social #Shiningalightonsuicide #FindGriefSupport @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social

Great to see the protocol for this study published. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social are a recruiting site. #OpenAccess so all can read @sophdawson.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41299482/

Please do continue to share examples of how changes to US research, data and resources is impacting access to trustworthy information in the UK, with thanks to all who've responded already www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/... #IntellectualFreedom

Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

In #MensHealthMonth @bmj.com has the latest news & comment available to all @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff with your Athens account tinyurl.com/3wwzrznr @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Thanks for your support @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social the feedback from the launch is amazing

In #Menshealthmonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service ebook collection is online 24/7 for all our staff & students via the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub with your Athens account library.nhs.uk/penninecare @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/3bsk269d Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank? If so, please get in touch at [email protected]

'Racism won’t go away. However, I now know how to protect my health, wellbeing, and worth. I surround myself with allies – people who see me, support me, and stand with me. And I encourage others to do the same.' Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K

How could this week's #Budget impact the #SocialCare sector? Our expert Natasha Curry warns that for a sector under considerable financial pressure, any further shocks could have serious consequences for its stability. Read our latest blog 👇 #AutumnBudget

Why it matters 👇 👉 Assess trauma and mentalisation together 👉 Look out for neglect, where links are strongest 👉 Use trauma-informed, mentalisation-focused care Full blog: buff.ly/GDRBMbV

Welcome to all our New Starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Enjoy your day. Register here for your Athens account to access all our electronic resources tinyurl.com/2d8xz3p8 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Well done to our young people's mental health research centre, who were finalists at the @hsj.co.uk Awards last night. They were recognised for their word to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for young people. To be a finalist in that category is a brilliant achievement 👏 #PennineCarePeople

We're getting ready for .... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Suicide Prevention journal club. 1-2pm on Monday 24th November, 2026. Contact @lucyea.bsky.social for link to join. All staff welcome. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Find resources from NHS Employers for #DisabilityHistoryMonth from tinyurl.com/4wa9ym7e @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

To mark Carers Rights Day (20 November) Carers UK have shared their new report: Thinking ahead – supporting carers to manage their finances tinyurl.com/4zjrnbpa @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Get the latest ebooks including Patrick Callaghan & colleagues "Mental Health Nursing Skills" with a @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service Athens account. Register here openathens.nice.org.uk @kellybowden.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Our Grief Cafe support service is in Bredbury Library at 1:30pm today, with the next session on 15th December. Whether your loss is recent, anticipated, or a long time ago, please feel free to join.

Meet some of our friendly NHS 111 Mental Health team, here to listen, support and connect you to local services. 📲 You can call 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help. It’s free and available 24/7. This 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline. You can also access help online.

It’s common to feel low, stressed, anxious or lonely over the winter months. Getting early help early can make a big difference so you #FeelWellThisWinter Visit our website for info on talking therapy, self-help, chatty cafes, drop-in services and NHS 111 Mental Health.

Really good introduction to a series on men's health. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access using their OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #movember www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....

Great to be at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff book club today discussing our latest read. Join us for our next book "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout on 9th December, 12:15 to 1.00pm. See staff intranet calendar for link to join or contact us to be added to mailing list @kaypcft.bsky.social

See the 10 stress busters from NHS tinyurl.com/yc84jsya @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Healthwatch has undertaken research exploring men’s experiences with prevention and care of male-specific health conditions, their health awareness, and priorities for improving NHS services. tinyurl.com/4u9srcp8 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Great to be at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Safeguarding Conference 2025 for the Knowledge Service today connecting people to NHS Knowledge Services #Safeguarding #KNOWvember @sfstringwell.bsky.social

NHS Employers has details on the different types of stress, how stress can manifest and provides top tips to support NHS colleagues tinyurl.com/4d6zv9vh @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

We're getting ready for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Safeguarding Conference 2025 tomorrow Hyde Town Hall. Knowledge Specialists available to assist with all our electronic #Safeguarding resources for staff & learners @tamesidecouncil.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @nickylit.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social

“You don’t have to be bullish to be a good leader. Showing your insecurities is a point of power as opposed to weakness.” Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE reflects on her career and leadership for #BlackHistoryMonth, in her final week after eight years as our chair: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/about-us/lat...

Celebrating #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Easy Read Guides to Health Choices & Questions to ask are available free to download tinyurl.com/ynsjmnb2 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social

Welcome to all our new starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Look out for the Knowledge & Library Hub on your desktop and register for your Athens account here @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mv6jp2av

The Patient Information Forum's PIF TICK can help you find health information you can trust piftick.org.uk #HealthLiteracyMonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

From 2020 to 2024 the number of attacks on healthcare tripled. Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice www.bmj.com/content/391/...

One week to #Halloween Don't get spooked by an information overload this Halloween week (or ever come to that). Ask your local #NHSlibrary staff for help with literature searches, getting articles and books, advice on anything evidence-based. #medlibs #EvidenceBased #halloween2025

Well done to our @nursingtimes.bsky.social Award finalists: Jenny Jones, Angela Howarth, and Carol Lonergan for menopause awareness sessions for women with learning disabilities. Our infection prevention and control team for reducing and preventing wound infections on hospital wards.

We hope everyone had a great time celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. There were several events and activities across Pennine Care - including this fabulous one at Horizon unit in Bury, with Indian food, music, dancing, and traditional attire.

Great to see @penninecarenhs.bsky.social took part as a site for this study @simonkaye.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @sophdawson.bsky.social Checkout this article I found at PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

When used carefully, social media can be a powerful tool for doctors to advocate for important causes, use their voices positively, and engage with the public. Errors in judgment, however, can be costly, writes Sabira Hughes @medicalprotection.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Osteopenia refers to a reduction in bone mineral density that does not meet the diagnostic criterion for osteoporosis. Read our new 10-Minute Consultation on osteopenia and linked editorial on clinical complexity in osteopenia www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Great to see so many colleagues recognised at the Asian Professionals National Alliance NHS conference and awards. Panita Chouhan and Dr Sarmad Nadeem led panel disussions on tackling health inequalities. Abhinav Kokilagadda, Prash Ladva, and Women's CHAI Project were also shortlisted for awards.

Walter Tull famous for being one of the first black professional footballers in England and the British Army's first black officer to command white troops in World War I. A trailblazer, gave up his football career to enlist, fought with distinction, and killed in action in 1918. #BlackHistoryMonth ✊🏾

Great to see everyone wearing yellow to show people they're not alone with their mental health. If you are struggling, please reach out to friends, family, or support services. NHS 111 mental health option is available to call anytime if you need urgent mental health support. #WorldMentalHealthDay

It’s Allied Health Professions Day in recognition of the 14 specialist AHP roles across the NHS. On Arden ward, patients created this banner about occupational therapy and the coping strategies that help to prevent relapse and readmission. #AHPsDay

Our green plan sets out how we’re tackling climate change and the impact this has on people’s health. We’re working with colleagues, patients and partners to become one of the greenest NHS trusts, and net zero carbon by 2040 Here's some of our progress, check out the full plan on our website.

Our dietitians, occupational therapists, physios and speech and language therapists came together to celebrate #AHPsDay. The event focused on three key shifts—hospital to community, treatment to prevention, and analogue to digital - with colleagues presenting ideas on how to support these.