Compassionate leadership helps to create psychologically safe working environments by encouraging team members to share learning and improve the quality of their work. For leadership to be compassionate, it must also be inclusive. Read our explainer: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and…

Our 2023 report shares insights and evidence about how to collaborate well to build a stronger collaborative ethos across health and care services, outlining six leadership practices key to successful collaboration. Head to our website to find out more. kingsfund.org.uk/publication…

🚨🤩 come and join us at ⁦@NHSForthValley⁩ OT Older Adult/Adult Mental Health service. Give us a ring 👉📞 to find out more. ⁦@BarclayTrina⁩ ⁦@RuthOTDem⁩ ⁦@DebbieHogarth1⁩ apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…

Looking for other senior nurses working in specialist dementia units to network and share learning…get in touch lianne.conville@nhs.scot @carlagrz @NicolaWood5 @TraceyGow_ @jacmaher81 @vivek_pattan @SPSP_MH @fv_quality @RossCheape @Leanpsychiatry

How should we approach our role as leaders? By emphasising our competence, strength & experience? Or by establishing trust through warmth and understanding? The authors of this classic article say we need to do both but we should start with building trust. Multiple studies in the ten years since this article have backed up the importance of relationships and connections as the foundations for effective leadership. hbr.org/2013/07/connect-then… Graphic: @tnvora

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Leading a team is much like conducting an orchestra. Its about building team cohesion based on a collective vision & shared goals & ensuring each person is valued for the unique contribution they make. We seek a synchronised effort that leaves a lasting impact: marian-temmen.medium.com/lea… By @MarianTemmen Graphic: @tnvora

Our second masterclass on AWI and decision-making will be hosted with @NHS_Education, for health, social work & care professionals. It will take place on Thursday 24 August on MS Teams. Places are limited - please register here: bit.ly/3N9bLSo

Cambusbarron PS @StirlingCouncil have offered an excellent Nursery - P1 transition for the learners starting in August 2023. So reassuring for the kids and parents alike.

We should have the same drive in “creating psychological safety” as we do with “freedom to speak up” - without the right culture & safety parameters people are not able to speak up

Back in October I got an email from @Milly_Physio, a Neuro-Physiotherapists working at @GSTTnhs explaining to me the benefits of high intensity exercise for people living with Parkinson’s disease. In the message she said...

The longer someone stays in hospital The higher the risk of hospital acquired harm Getting patients home is not just about "freeing beds" it's about giving them support in the right place and keeping them well. Keeping them in hospital longer than necessary adds to risks of harm

RT @Amy26x: 5 years ago today I was a patient on a psychiatric ward. 5 years later I’m about to finish my nursing degree and secured a job…

Had a great visit to specialist mental health service wards today with ‘the Chief of Nurses’ Lorraine, hosted by Jacqui CNM. I heard some of the great work and challenges first hand from teams 🙏🙏 #TeamFV @cshscp @ClacksCouncil @StirlingCouncil @FalkirkHSCP @trebbio1 @Dodd68Fra

Congratulations to staff from Wards 2 & 3 in our Mental Health Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital who were recently awarded accreditation status by the @rcpsych for the delivery of high quality care. Find out how you can join the award winning team apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Home/…

A striking picture of what is seen by patients, passers by, and other healthcare workers. They must know how grave the situation is when they see this.

How to move away from command/control hierarchy in the NHS and embrace compassionate and collective working thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/c…

Without fail,every day,hour,minute a Mental Health Nurse somewhere across the country is delivering care with compassion,skill & desire make a positive impact. You are all simply exceptional and the Forum wishes to thank each and every one of you!! #MHNursesDay #mhimprove

Does anyone else turn the volume down in their car when approaching a complicated situation? Like it's going to help you see better...

Can’t sleep? Stress and worry can affect us all, but there is always somewhere to turn to, even in the wee hours like this. Here are a few resources which might help. Stick with it. ℹ️ nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and… ℹ️ clearyourhead.scot/