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Learn how #SocialPrescribing #LinkWorkers are supporting the non-medical needs of patients and cost of living pressures to help alleviate GP access and improve patient care. Watch from 26.10. Thank you to Katie, Kata & Dr Fortnam @HaxbyGroup bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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6 Jul 2025
The government's 10 Year Health Plan has a lot riding on it, but can it deliver its ambition to improve patient experience, promote technology & shift care into the community? Our team has scrutinised the detail & shared our analysis in a new explainer.
kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and…
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4 Jul 2025
In light of @GOVUK's 10yr #health plan - emphasising local, personalised, holistic care by multi-disciplinary teams with non-clinical support at their core, the practice manager @westroadmedical explained how our work has been integrated into its services:
waystowellness.org.uk/newsbl…
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I've #justsponsored Emily Hudson, who's fundraising for Battersea on @JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/fundraising/2…
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16 Jun 2025
It's learning disability week. This year's theme is about being seen, heard and being valued. You have the right to ask for reasonable adjustments to make sure you get the right health care you need. youtu.be/6bdxREk9_2I
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9 Jun 2025
3 out of 4 GPs say they see between 1 and 5 people a day who have come in because they are lonely.
💬 Our test-and-learn pilots show that #SocialPrescribing can enhance #wellbeing & reduce pressure on the healthcare system.
#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
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15 May 2025
Spending time in your community and getting close to nature can support your mental health. 💚
Tell us about how your community embraces nature. 💬
#WearItGreenDay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
ALT 5 ways to boost your mental health through nature and community 1. Volunteer with a community gardening or local park group 2. Join an outdoors club, like rambling or bird watching 3. Take part in community action for the environment 4. Join a sports club that gets outdoors 5. Arrange meet-ups with your community outdoors
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Applications are now open for the Eric Wright Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme 2025/2026
#Grants of up to £1,000 are available to #VCFSE groups in #Burnley #Pendle & #Rossendale
No deadline - when it's gone, it's gone, so apply today!
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#HelloMyNameIsMichelle (Blue Sky) retweeted
12 May 2025
Positive communities support our mental health by giving us a sense of belonging, connection and purpose.
We all need community. What’s yours? 💬
Read more about community and mental health: bit.ly/4kcDalm
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
ALT Graphic with text: How does community benefit your mental health? 1. Reduces isolation and loneliness 2. Builds a sense of belonging 3. Builds a sense of purpose 4. Ease psychological distress 5. Reduces symptoms of mental health issues
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12 May 2025
It's mental health awareness week 💙
Spending time in nature, even for short periods, can significantly benefit mental and physical well-being. Find out more 👇
ow.ly/M6ot50VQQn4
📸 Paul Harris | #YorkshireDales #MHAW25 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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#HelloMyNameIsMichelle (Blue Sky) retweeted
12 May 2025
Happy International Nurses’ Day!
Thank you to all our amazing nurses for the care and support you provide to patients every day. 💙
With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two nursing careers are the same.
Learn more: healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-…
#IND2025
ALT Image of a diverse range of NHS nurses smiling. Text on image reads: Happy International Nurses’ Day! The NHS logo is in the top right-hand corner.
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We are committed to breaking the stigma around menopause in the workplace.
We encourage all colleagues to complete our menopause awareness session to better understand it and its symptoms.
Find out more learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue…
ALT Up to 20% of NHS colleagues could be affected by menopausal symptoms at work.
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Trainers and training teams involved in Oliver's Training, this is your last chance to be nominated for The Oliver McGowan Trainer Award @LDAwards2025.
Apply at nationalldawards.co.uk/ by Friday 9 May.
@PaulaMc007
#OliversCampaign #LDAwards25
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7 May 2025
🌿 We’re recruiting 30 new Board Members to join England’s National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards🌳
Be at the❤️of shaping the future of some of our most iconic and treasured landscapes! 🌍
Apply by midday 19 May: apply-for-public-appointment…
ALT Rockford Common sunrise, New Forest ©Nick Lucas_web
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New @WHO global report shows within-country health inequities widening and health gap targets will be missed, largely due to lack of political will to tackle structural drivers of poor health @michaelmarmot @etiennekrug @sudhvir #AllforEquity bit.ly/3SdE4lo
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#HelloMyNameIsMichelle (Blue Sky) retweeted
5 May 2025
Through our #SocialPrescribing model, we helped new mums find their feet – building their confidence and linking them up with community and peer support.
Explore our Maternal Mental Health Services pilot:
🔗 waystowellness.org.uk/matern…
#MaternalMentalHealthWeek
ALT Ways to Wellness. "You are the first person to actually ask about me and not the babies. I love them, but no one seems to think about me and what I might want." #MaternalMentalHealthWeek
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We are working to improve active travel opportunities in and around the National Park by developing an Active Travel plan. Following a successful first consultation, a second public consultation is NOW LIVE until 18 May. Click below 👇
ow.ly/FzhM50VLbFM
📸 Stephen Garnett
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#HelloMyNameIsMichelle (Blue Sky) retweeted
2 May 2025
Annual NW Schools Sustainability Conference.
A vibrant, educational event built on environment, recycling & sustainability 💚
If you have any branded items which are outdated we would be so grateful for any donations 🙏
@Sch_ESD_Conf
2 May 2025
Annual NW Schools Sustainability Conference @Sch_ESD_Conf
Thurs 26 June at Blackburn Rovers @BRFCTrust
➡️ do you know any organisations who could donate obsolete marketing items saving from landfill or any items which could enhance environmental & sustainable learning? 🙏
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28 Apr 2025
🙏 Many thanks to @womenshealthmag for featuring Ways to Wellness among the pioneers of #SocialPrescribing in their May issue!
📰 The article, The Parkrun Prescription (p.105), gives a brilliant overview of social prescribing, and how it can help improve #health and #wellbeing.
ALT A picture of Women's Health magazine, on the cover is Hilary Swank in a swimsuit.
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25 Apr 2025
DHSC are looking to appoint 3 Non-Executive Directors to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). NHSCFA is a special health authority, responsible for tackling fraud and corruption in the NHS. Closing midday on Thursday 22 May. For more info see: shorturl.at/NQaDY
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25 Apr 2025
📢Help shape better health and care services.
We're seeking someone with lived experience using health and social care services to join our indicator advisory committee.
Use your perspective to drive quality improvement: nice.org.uk/get-involved/our…
ALT Committee meeting. Text reads: Join our committee. We're looking for people with lived experience of using the health and care system to join our indicator advisosry committee.
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