Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is so great from Alyson Malach. It is powerful and focuses on how Black history is made every day by the people around us, in our own communities. I really love the structure and deepens our understanding of why each person is honoured. Aimed at young people but I got a lot from it too. 011
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It is World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026. Free downloadable mental health resources are available from Mental Health UK tinyurl.com/bdfcbjmz @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.socialtinyurl.comFree downloadable mental health resources - Mental Health UKDiscover free, expert-led mental health and wellbeing resources, including practical guides, self-help tools and workplace support. From managing stress, anxiety and burnout to improving sleep and res... 022
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Discussion at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff book club now 12th November, 1.15-2.00 pm to discuss "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett. See staff intranet events page for link to join or message me to be on our mailing list. @sfstringwell.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 032
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Great to see our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social colleague Sam Ndoro has a new paper out .. - 2026 - International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.socialonlinelibrary.wiley.comCommunity Mental Health Workers' Experiences of Care‐Coordinating Hospital Discharge of Patients With Diagnosis of Mental Health Condition Into Community Mental Health Integrated Services in the Northwest of EnglandThe significance of community mental health workers in coordinating hospital discharge of patients with diagnosed mental health conditions is globally recognised, yet research on their experiences is... 022
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Here's his obituary: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgAggrey Burke, BSc, MBChB, DPM, FRCPsych | BJPsych Bulletin | Cambridge CoreAggrey Burke, BSc, MBChB, DPM, FRCPsych 010
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 01/10/2026For #BlackHistoryMonth let's highlight Dr Aggrey Burke, the NHS's first Black consultant psychiatrist. His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health. Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...rcpsych.ac.ukAggrey Burke FellowshipThe Aggrey Burke Fellowship is a two-year programme for Black medical students at UK universities. 123
Reposted by LauraAction for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 28/09/2026What if 10 minutes a day for 10 days could make you happier? Try our free evidence-based programme and see for yourself 10daysofhappiness.org10daysofhappiness.org10 Days of HappinessFree online program to boost your wellbeing 0158
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It is Occupational Health Awareness Week. You can find out more about occupational health from SOM www.som.org.uk/what-occupat... #OHAW2026 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.socialsom.org.ukWhat is occupational health? | The Society of Occupational MedicineWhat is occupational health (OH)? Occupational health (OH) maintains the wellbeing of employees, preventing and removing ill-health and developing solutions to keep staff with health issues at work. O... 024
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026It is Migraine Awareness Week @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on migraine in adults tinyurl.com/kt3e5kue and children tinyurl.com/mu22abnx @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social 012
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The latest #QualityImprovement bulletin is out. Thank you The QI hub. Great for keeping up to date in all areas of improvement www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.socialtheqihub.comSeptember 2026 Improvement Evidence UpdateWelcome to the September 2026 Improvement Evidence Update — your go-to monthly summary of the latest quality improvement research, evidence, tools, and events—all from the past month and condensed int... 022
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Today is World Alzheimer's Day. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on Alzheimer's disease bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.socialbestpractice.bmj.comAlzheimer disease - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice USAlzheimer disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a global, nonreversible impairment in cerebral functioning. AD is characterized by memory loss, loss of soc... 021
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Apologies...our NoW catalogue is unavailable until Thursday. This means that if you are @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and need to order any journal articles, please contact me and we will try and get hold of them for you in the meantime 011
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 10/09/2026youtu.be/3Tni0B6uNzI?...youtu.beWorld Suicide Prevention Day 2026YouTube video by IASP 011
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Join Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2026 from 10 September to 10 October to support the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy. tinyurl.com/439pxhs5 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.socialtinyurl.comGreater Manchester's Month of Hope 202610 September – 10 October 2026 Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope returns this autumn, running from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October). Delivered as pa... 021
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Hurrah! @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowlege & Library Hub has been refreshed. The navigation options are now on the menu at the top, NOT, the left hand side. Contact a Knowledge Specialist for refresher training/questions. tinyurl.com/yjf53pps @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 032
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Brand new 2026 ebook for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff! Maintaining Our Health through Occupation A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde... Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 121
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026At @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service we're getting ready for ... updates to the Knowledge & Library Hub 8th July. Check out this short video for main change tinyurl.com/3xk635hj & contact us for a quick overview @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social 022
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Coincidentally I've just finished listening to this one, it's a perfect book club pick, loads to discuss...! 121
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/06/2026During Learning Disability Week Mencap is calling on employers to move beyond hesitation and recognise people with a learning disability as a valuable and overlooked part of the UK workforce rather than being written off. tinyurl.com/5n944ev6 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.socialtinyurl.com‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, is stopping employers hiring people with a learning disability 032
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Thank you, we will definitely be joining in this over the summer! 000
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Our current awareness bulletins help staff keep up to date. Go to intranet - Knowledge Service - Health News & Bulletins. #Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 032
Reposted by LauraPennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability. With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive. We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society. Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek 073
Reposted by LauraPennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴 We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬 Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football. 032
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026It is Carers Week. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can sign up to receive the Inclusion Bulletin which contains news items, reports and research relating to carers. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026#HiVis fortnight highlights support for those with a vision impairment. Please contact the Knowledge Service to find out about the tools that make the eBooks and databases available to @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff more accessible. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 023
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Consider supporting dementia research this #DementiaActionWeek2026. I signed up to @dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk @simonkaye.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.socialjoindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.ukJoin dementia research<p>I’ve just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @joindementiaresearch. They need you too. Sign up today: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/</p... 011
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 21/05/2026In Dementia Action Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service, our journal collection has the latest best practice with your Athens account. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @jackiekindell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....magonlinelibrary.comHealthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare AssistantsBackground: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ... 032
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026It's #DementiaActionWeek2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Everyone in England can access @cochrane.org for Dementia & Cognitive reviews & getting involved tinyurl.com/563hk246 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot 032
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Knowledge Service will be unstaffed on Monday 25th May 2026. The Knowledge & Library Hub and our Library Management System remain accessible 24/7 www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.socialstatic.klipy.comIts Bank Holiday Long WeekendAlt: Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend happy picture of panda with umbrella 042
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Supporting #DementiaActionWeek2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service contact me to receive our regular bulletin of new articles for mental health staff. #Forgetmenot @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 19/05/2026It is Dementia Action Week. On the Alzheimer’s Society website Howard shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him. tinyurl.com/2984y3hn @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.socialtinyurl.com'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's storyHoward was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him. 032
Reposted by LauraDr Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Mental health is just as important as physical health - in fact they go hand in hand. It’s been great supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and I really like this “top 10” actions list which links so closely to everything we’ve spent 15 years promoting @actionhappiness.bsky.social 0113
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 12/05/2026A pleasure to join our wonderful nurses @penninecarenhs.bsky.social to chat about knowledge services at #InternationalNursesDay @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social www.library.nhs.uk 022
Reposted by LauraAction for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! 🎉🧠💙 May 11th - 17th 2026. This year’s theme coordinated by @mentalhealthfoundation is ‘Take Action’ to support good mental health. So of course we are very excited because that’s what we are all about at Action for Happiness! What action will you take today? 23111
Reposted by LauraPennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, what action do you take to improve your mental health and the mental health of others? We'll be sharing lots of practical advice, recovery stories and ideas of actions other people take throughout the week on our Facebook and Instagram @penninecarenhs 044
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026We're getting ready for ... #InternationalNursesDay 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Celebrating the dedication and compassion of all our nurses. Providing evidence-based resources via the hub 24/7 tinyurl.com/4876hc24 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 05/05/2026It is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Mind have information and resources on postnatal depression and perinatal mental health tinyurl.com/y384emtc @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.socialtinyurl.comPostnatal depression and perinatal mental healthGet information, tips and support for issues in pregnancy and after a baby - depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma and postpartum psychosis. 021
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026In Maternal Mental Health Week try @bmj.com Best Practice from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service for best practice in all maternal mental health conditions. Available to all our staff & students #MaternalMHmatters @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social tinyurl.com/63422nej 032
Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 28/04/2026@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff, you can access this excellent article with your OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epdf/10....magonlinelibrary.comHealthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare AssistantsBackground: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ... 022
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026From @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service @bmj.com Best Practice Decision Support for all NHS staff & students. For all stress related conditions + library of patient leaflets #Bethechange #StressAwarenessMonth @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social library.nhs.uk/penninecare 022
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026One of our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Clinical Psychologists says "The knowledge service are absolutely brilliant. They have been so helpful in teaching me how to do effective database searches and have sourced journal articles for me." @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.comALT: 032
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026In #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth ask us about Knowledge Service Current Awareness Bulletins covering all inclusion and mental health for Allied Health Professionals @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social library.nhs.uk/penninecare 032
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026For World Autism Acceptance Month find information and resources on the National Autistic Society website tinyurl.com/3dzdh9dk @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.socialtinyurl.comWorld Autism Acceptance Month 2026Take part this World Autism Acceptance Month at home, at school, or in the workplace. 022
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Great to be delivering Writing for Wellbeing today with @kaypcft.bsky.social celebrating with colleagues from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Neurodiversity Network #NeurodiversityWeek2026 @lucyea.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 032
Reposted by LauraRosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026In #SocialWorkWeek at @penninelearning.bsky.social keeping up to date with #BJSW from the Knowledge Servoce has never been easier with Browzine tinyurl.com/yc3fwzr2 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.socialtinyurl.comBrowZine 023
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026It is Nutrition & Hydration Week (16-22 March 2026). @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and students can access Chapter 8 of the Royal Marsden Manual on Nutrition and Fluid Balance www.rmmonline.co.uk [access by OpenAthens account] @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 033
Reposted by Laurasfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access 'Safeguarding children and young people online: a short guide for social workers' tinyurl.com/mr22adxc [access with an OpenAthens account] @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social 022