Noticed a change? If you think someone might be struggling and could be having thoughts of suicide, trust your instincts. Reach out. You don’t need all the answers, just listening helps. Learn how to start the conversation at lpoolcouncil.info/ReachOutSP

We’re proud to launch a free, national e-learning resource to support healthcare professionals use the ReSPECT process with confidence. Available now on the NHS Learning Hub: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/resp…

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Jess Brady died aged 27 from cancer that could have been caught earlier. Jess's Rule, inspired by her legacy, is part of our commitment to support GPs to deliver the best care for patients. Watch Jess's mum, Andrea, explain the rule as we roll out posters to GP surgeries ⬇️

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/vit…

Older adults with frailty face challenges in planning future care. This qualitative interview study in Japan shows that readiness for advance care planning (ACP) is shaped by individual, relational, systemic and societal factors, highlighting the need for a system-based approach

Just five extra minutes of brisk walking or other moderate intensity exercise each day could prevent up to 10% of premature deaths and 6% of deaths in the least active groups, new data indicate bmj.com/content/392/bm…

"When you have senior doctors making decisions at the front door of hospitals, they order fewer investigations and admit fewer patients." Helen Salisbury reflects on the importance of whole system thinking bmj.com/content/392/bm…

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference? On the cover, a meta-analysis suggests that 5 extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a reduction of up to 6% of all deaths in the least active adults. Read this & more 👉

Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked by the NHS, thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme. Read more ⬇️ england.nhs.uk/2026/01/thousa…

In England, nearly two women die a day from cervical cancer. Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today. Cervical screening saves lives. nhs.uk/cervicalscreen…

Levels of child poverty in the UK are at their highest since 2002, with around 4.5 million children in poverty. Child poverty is toxic to health and wellbeing—coordinated action and binding targets are needed, say David Taylor-Robinson and Kate Pickett bmj.com/content/392/bm…

Most change initiatives don’t fail in the plan - they fail in what leaders don’t notice. I want to reflect on a new Manfred Kets de Vries article: “You look, but you don’t see: leadership & the paradox of perception,” for leaders of change. It reinforces that change initiatives

Following our recent consultation, we’ve updated our sanctions policy. Now available on our website: ✅ Consultation documentation ✅ Details of the changes ✅ The updated sanctions policy 📅 Effective 2 March 2026 View the updates 👉 hcpc-uk.org/revised-sancti…

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes. #Burkholderia is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home: gov.uk/government/new…

Resuscitation Council UK has published an update of its resuscitation guidelines, which are updated every five years. We review the key changes for nursing practice, whether you’re care for adults, children or neonates. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

⏳ One week left to respond to our standards of education and training consultation, closing Monday 16 February 2026. ✅ Find out more information on our website and respond to the consultation by filling in the survey 👉 hcpc-uk.org/sets-consultat… #myHCPCstandards

We're delighted to share that one of our midwives , Josephine Lane, has won a national award for her outstanding contribution to perinatal mental health. Read more here bit.ly/4qAWZWn