Commissioned by @NHSEngland from 2015-2020 to bring together people who strive to improve lives and livelihoods of people affected by #Psychosis#EpicMinds
Dr Lisa Tyrer leads NHS Practitioner Health's burnout group. If you are exhibiting symptoms of burnout, and cannot access confidential support from local services, register with us today. #StressAwarenessWeek#NHSPractitionerHealth
Right now:
- Nursing recruitment freezes
- No jobs for new nurses
- Nursing roles being downbanded
- Losing 1 nurse every week to suicide
Nursing needs strong, bold and uncompromising leadership.
I'm standing for election to put #NursesToTheFront
Post your ballot today!
This #Movember, let’s shed light on male carers.
From juggling responsibilities to the isolation they often face, male carers across the UK encounter tough challenges that impact their mental health.
Let’s support them in getting the recognition they deserve #MensMentalHealth
After hearing from another lecturer in mental health nursing who resigned from their post, citing similar issues to those I experienced, I'd urge everyone in nursing to read this. It's not just me, and what I write about happens widely. #MHDeservesBetter https://t.co/HAWnhVbtPZ
Black people are nearly 4 times more likely to be sectioned than white people.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said this disproportionate targeting should “shame us all”.
But the new Mental Health Bill has no radical changes that will address this systemic racism. 1/2
My message to medical students & junior doctors from disadvantaged backgrounds struggling with their mental health: I know stigma & discrimination are real & you feel like you are not supported & valued. But NEVER stop believing in yourself. Keep on fighting that good fight.
📚 We have scoured the Mental Health Bill over the last 24 hours.
There’s lots in it to talk about. Some good, some bad.
We've outlined all the detailed analysis you need to know into one handy article on our website 👉 https://t.co/euHbBZn3NG
Today, we launched @NHS_RHO’s ‘7 Principles of Anti-Racism’ - providing solutions and support to tackle the challenge of racism, and to drive sustainable change in healthcare.
Watch the explainer video here:
For some strange reason the first reading of the new Mental Health Act bill yesterday didn’t get coverage. But it is a milestone- 6 years after our Review, interrupted by Covid and elections, paused to consider the Nottingham tragedy, we are finally here https://t.co/DurVrhKqWR
In other news, the Mental Health Bill 2025 has been introduced to Parliament.
It makes important changes to the current MH Act, the first since 2007.
It updates the Act in line with evidence & human rights.
It is vital to safer care.
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https://t.co/bLpQyb3232
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We are becoming increasingly concerned about proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment.
We understand that the government needs to make difficult decisions. But these changes would be unequivocally the wrong choice.
Here's why 👇
We’re excited to have @MelanieNottsDA and @neilgchurchill join us at our upcoming State of Caring conference!
They will be discussing the opportunities for supporting unpaid carers in health and social care now and across the next 10 years.
👉 https://t.co/ROlSj9EYXw
Today we launched @NHS_RHO’s ‘7 Principles of Anti-Racism’ - providing solutions and support to tackle the challenge of racism and to drive sustainable change. #RHO_AntiRacism
1 in 7 adolescents live with a #MentalHealth condition.
Without adequate support, these conditions can have long-lasting effects on their education, relationships, and overall well-being.
We’re calling on countries to invest in effective age-appropriate mental health services for young people and to address barriers to care.
https://t.co/RnP8MQj9b7
To mark our resistance to what we believe is a misallocation of funds and attention on World Mental Health Day, we have chosen to spotlight areas of work that aim to genuinely support those living in the silences between annual awareness days.
https://t.co/CunKuomy8P
Mental ill health costs £300bn every year, and causes untold suffering.
So this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re calling on the Government to invest in mental health in its upcoming Spending Review: https://t.co/3aXTNCOQif #WMHD2024
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🗓️
Looking after your mental health as a carer can be incredibly challenging.
Take a look on our website for some guidance on how to look after yourself: https://t.co/2bAmui1VCT