Paul Flecknoe

Head of Psychological Therapies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director NHFT. All views my own.

[Michael West @WestM61]

Chronic work overload. Compassionate leadership requires addressing this issue continually and collectively seeking solutions.

[Michael West @WestM61]

… improving and strengthening team working and ensuring all have ´home teams’; regular supportive supervision meetings; and opportunities for continuing growth, development and learning. Otherwise we will continue to haemorrhage NHS staff.

[Michael West @WestM61]

… increasing and improving autonomy and control for staff; justice and fairness rather than fear and blame; influence over shifts and rotas; rest spaces; car parking; basic physical work conditions …

[louis appleby @ProfLAppleby]

That fake statistic, a “200% rise” in suicide since lockdown, has reappeared just as further restrictions are considered.
Reminder
•suicide rate has not risen in pandemic
•alarming claims can add to distress of people already struggling
•check source of any stat before sharing

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

Our suicide prevention app, StayAlive, contains a LifeBox.
This is a place to store important memories - helping to provide hope when things are overwhelming.❤️

Create your own LifeBox today. Download StayAlive from Google Play, the App Store, or visit https://t.co/88vKN16TzJ 🤳

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

Since 2013, men aged 40-54 have had the highest suicide rates in the UK; @NCISH_UK recently published findings from a national study to examine the factors related to suicide by this age group of men. Find ‘Suicide by middle-aged men’ on our resources hub: https://t.co/NgiXvc4gYJ

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

Short on time we have summarised @NCISH_UK Annual report 2021 key findings in a short video #SuicidePrevention

[Michael West @WestM61]

I am delighted with the kind coments on the new book. It is dedicated to all health and social care staff. And thank you to all who helped produce this shared knowledge. @rachnachowla @theswirlingleaf @hthelenthomas4

[Michael West @WestM61]

Compassion makes a profound difference to patient outcomes. It costs less, empowers patients and protects the well-being of those providing care. Compassionate leadership at every level is essential for the future. @rachnachowla @HEIW_NHS @hthelenthomas4 @theswirlingleaf

[Charlie Jones @charlie_psych]

Wellbeing at work still seems to be about *interventions*. We argue about individual or systemic approaches. But this seems different from actually changing how we do things as standard - the demands we’re under, how we enable each other to have time for supportive relationships.

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Psychological research has identified three emotions that make teams more successful & collectively resilient: 1) gratitude; 2) compassion; 3) pride. They're powerful as they make us more willing to cooperate with & invest in others: https://t.co/Fan8uAVRUq #100RepeatTweets no.40

[Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership @ourNHCP]

Whether through African dancing, gardening or meditation, @ourNHCP’s Virtual Wellbeing Festival is the perfect space to reflect on positive mental health. Take a look at our cracking programme of events🤩

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Warmth is a much-needed but often underestimated trait in leaders. A study of 50,000 leaders found their overall leadership effectiveness was predicted more by their warmth than by their competence: https://t.co/4KKDfagcmz Via @KelloggSchool @sherrillknezel #100RepeatTweets no.41

[Rose Paterson Trust @RPatersonTrust]

Today is the 1st anniversary of Rose’s suicide.
To honour her memory, please take a 30-min online suicide awareness course.
This could help people spot signs which are so often hidden & help save a life.
See the problem.
Say the words.
Signpost to support.
https://t.co/gwWK1eMWO8

[Professor Neil Greenberg @ProfNGreenberg]

There's excellent evidence showing that supervisors speaking with staff about their #mentalhealth is associated with lower levels of psychological distress. Key is supervisors feeling confident having those discussions. REACT training is one way to do this https://t.co/RG2YMXFzFy

[Suzie Bailey @bailey_suzie]

.⁦@WestM61⁩ ⁦@TheKingsFund⁩ ‘told the MPs that “excessive workload [in the NHS] … is like the pattern on the wallpaper that we no longer see, but it is the number one predictor of staff stress and staff intention to quit” ⁦⁦@guardian⁩ https://t.co/f5g5Mmir0k

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

No matter how many times you have asked for help, it's okay to need help again and again. Reaching out for support is an act of courage, not failure.

The fact that you are alive now can remind you that you have survival skills and coping mechanisms you can use again.❤️

[Jen Holling💙 @HollingJen]

👀 9 x #ClinicalPsychology Posts in our expanding community mental health services 👀 #clinpsych #psychologyjob we are looking for 9 newbies to join our awesome community #MH teams @NHFTNHS

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

Too often, large scale change is seen as strategy & tactics by senior leaders, but no small group can drive change alone. It's why organisations with strong, trusting relationships are more likely to deliver transformational change: https://t.co/IL8r0cL996 #100RepeatTweets no.67

[NCISH @NCISH_UK]

We would like to thank clinical & social care staff for continuing to support our work during the gruelling period of the pandemic. The need to strengthen our #SuicidePrevention effort is as great as ever & the cooperation from staff remains invaluable.