We should stop using suicide risk asst tools. Evidence clear, most agree.
Why do they persist? Defensive practice, form-filling culture.
What to do instead? Individual approach to safety, skilled, collaborative, involving family.
Govt #SuicidePrevention advisory group today.
The first assessment masterclass is happening right now, there is a session every day for the next 3 weeks. All disciplines encouraged to attend! Look out for more dates being advertised by our wonderful comms team @WeAreLSCFT@Nell1Maria @JulieAnneM2016 @Amyd29091
Bicycle storage get delivered this morning, so our teams can cycle to work safe in the knowledge their bikes will be safe and secure 👍 #wellbeing#physicalhealth#cycletowork
If you are interested in this exciting role to deliver Dialog+ as an alternative to CPA get in touch with me 👍 An amazing opportunity to be part of an innovative, new way of working that will improve patient care…who wouldn’t want to do that! @Amyd29091 @JulieAnneM2016
Constantly hearing about suicide risk being downplayed because someone:
•“has capacity”
•is impulsive
•has personality disorder diagnosis
•would already have “succeeded” if they were serious
None of these decisions is based on evidence or, for that matter, ethical.
Job Alert! - Registered Nurse - Mental Health or Learning Disability
For more details and to apply please click here - https://t.co/Znz5uoWein
@WeAreLSCFT#LSCFTJobs
Proud to present our outstanding ward manager Sam with the Cavell Nursing Award for her fantastic leadership and for her valuable part in turning Ramsey ward from white to silver rated in 12 months. @_Anthonydavison@RChillery@Laura_Baker83 @LauraBNorth1
Our staff have set up a new running club, inviting their colleagues to share their running journeys on social media 🏃
Join the #LSCftRunners first virtual meeting on Thursday, 23 December - 3pm!
Look out for a Teams link in our newsletter 👀
Starting the day with a decaf latte and book on Melancholy, a thirty minute period of calm 🙌 hope everyone is having a great weekend and that you all get some time to look after yourselves 👍 #selfcare#relax#mentalhealth