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💚 Our 10 Year Health Plan is transforming mental health care for patients. From self-referral for talking therapies through the NHS App, to mental health support teams in schools, we’re making sure everyone gets the right support when they need it most. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Feeling anxious or low? NHS Talking Therapies can help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems — including PTSD, social anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Refer yourself or speak to your GP: https://t.co/y2NmcjfyyX
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This #SASWeek25, a heartfelt thank you to Specialty and Specialist doctors. You're the engines of delivery in our NHS - bringing diverse expertise, filling crucial gaps & delivering exceptional care. We value you and want to work together to build an NHS fit for the future.
As #SASWeek25 draws to a close, our resident doctor and consultant colleagues @fletchjack @ShanuDatta4 @helennry7 reflect on why the profession and employers must carry its lessons forward with us. Read their blog here:
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The Royal Foundation’s new National Suicide Prevention Network is aiming to transform suicide prevention across the UK, bringing organisations and those with lived experience from the four home nations together to work to prevent suicide. 🔗 Find out more through the link below.
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. From recruiting 8,500 more mental health staff and expanding support teams to all schools through to new mental health emergency departments, we’re investing in the mental health support our country needs.
💚 Our 10 Year Health Plan is transforming mental health care for patients. From self-referral for talking therapies through the NHS App, to mental health support teams in schools, we’re making sure everyone gets the right support when they need it most. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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MODERATOR: Are you willing to commit to NOT raise the sales tax? MIKIE SHERRILL: I'm not going to commit to anything right now. On Nov. 4, vote NO on Mikie Sherrill. ❌
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Health Minister @zubirahmed welcomed @padilhando to @DHSCgovuk as we celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations and sign a 🇬🇧 🇧🇷 MOU to deepen cooperation on health. Discussing continued work together on climate and health, analogue to digital and tackling racial inequalities.
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A busy few weeks for our MHCAS team! 💙 We welcomed Baroness Gillian Merron (@DHSCgovuk), @NHSEngland & Confederation colleagues to see how we’re helping adults in North West London access mental health crisis support. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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🧘♀️ Making time for your mental wellbeing is important. 🚶 Little things like a daily walk or having a chat can make a big difference. 💚 If you’re struggling or worried about someone you know, there are many resources available: https://t.co/bThVuNDHvt
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To mark World Mental Health Day, Baroness Merron visited St Charles 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service. We're investing £120 million to open more walk-in centres like this, reducing A&E pressure and getting people the right support when they need it. @CNWLNHS
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Our experience of advice and guidance has been overwhelming positive by patients and staff. It’s generally pretty quick and the option of seeing a consultant in hospital still remains. @HealthierNWL @ChelwestFT @ImperialNHS
No one likes their time wasted, especially when it comes to health. We're supporting GPs and specialists to team up so you can get care closer to home and avoid unnecessary trips to hospital. Here's how this has now helped 500,000 patients avoid waiting lists.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week may bring up some difficult emotions for parents and family members 🩷💙 You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. For information about help with grief, visit https://t.co/EZ43SNRH8v
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The three t̶r̶a̶i̶t̶o̶r̶s̶ shifts that will transform healthcare. Hospital to community Analogue to digital Sickness to prevention #CelebrityTraitors
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No one likes their time wasted, especially when it comes to health. We're supporting GPs and specialists to team up so you can get care closer to home and avoid unnecessary trips to hospital. Here's how this has now helped 500,000 patients avoid waiting lists.
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Help us encourage more people to give the gift of sight this #WorldSightDay, to help those waiting for a cornea transplant. Cornea transplants are truly life-changing, helping people see their children again, resume driving, regain their independence and so much more.
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It's Baby Loss Awareness Week and many bereaved families are remembering babies they've lost 💖💙 The baby loss certificate is also available to officially acknowledge the impact of pregnancy loss, no matter how long ago. Find out more: https://t.co/Ilug8dG8oN
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You've done the hard bit and now you get to see the benefits ✅ After 72 hours your pulse, breathing and energy levels should be returning to normal, with your senses of taste and smell also improving. Learn about the health benefits of quitting smoking: https://t.co/arRtuStk25
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If you’re a healthcare worker, you could catch and spread flu to vulnerable patients. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.
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Be someone's lifeline this #StemCellAwarenessDay 💚 You could be the perfect stem cell match someone needs! Find out more about becoming a stem cell donor at your next blood donation appointment.
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Flu can be serious for people at higher risk — like children, older adults and those with long-term conditions. Protect yourself and those around you — the free NHS flu vaccine helps prevent serious illness. Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App. ➡️ https://t.co/lNMeKqLOSD
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The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people most at risk, including older adults, care home residents and those with weakened immune systems. If you’re eligible, book your vaccine today ⬇️ https://t.co/QqH0IZuGii
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