Osteoarthritis begins in the cartilage and eventually causes the two opposing bones to erode into each other.

ℹ️‼️ Is this your sign to get checked? Vulval cancer is one of the least talked about gynaecological cancers. Here are the symptoms you should be aware of, hope it helps🙏 Great post @doctoramirkhan ☺️ Order issue 70 of Menopause Matters magazine 👉 menopausematters.co.uk/magazine/

Friendly February - Day 7: Show an active interest by asking questions when talking to others actionforhappiness.org/february #FriendlyFebruary

#Apprenticeships Various Workshops and Info sessions this week- Go to the 'Apprenticeship' Intranet Page for the calendar of events @DCHS_BAME @MichelleBatem16@RobSteelDCHS Darren Tidmarsh Lucy Bastock @Faith_Sango DCHS LGBTQIA+ Staff & Allies Network 🌈 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT Careers Team Joined Up Care Derbyshire @RebeccaNHSOD

In the latest episode of #TheDrLouiseNewsonPodcast, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Dr Tony Branson to discuss women who are having treatments for #breastcancer and experiencing #menopausal symptoms. Listen or read the transcript: bit.ly/DrLNPodEp190

Risk factors for #osteoarthritis include prior joint trauma, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.

We will not be abandoned. Thanks to you, we're handing our open letter to government today. We called for: - waiting times for joint replacement surgery to be addressed. - plans for support during the cost of living crisis. People with #arthritis won't be left behind.

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Q2. How did you find out about #HearingLossHour?

As part of #TinnitusWeek, your wellbeing team has partnered with Tinnitus UK to deliver a talk support session on Weds 8th Feb, 2pm-3pm, for JUCD colleagues. To find out more about Tinnitus & for support, book your place on the virtual talk here ➡️ bookwhen.com/jucdwellbeing

The focus of this year's MHFA England® #MyWholeSelf day is the critical role managers play in creating healthy workplace culture. Your JUCD Wellbeing Team has a range of Psychological Peer Support, including REACTmh training for staff to enable supportive conversations at work

Have you experienced a traumatic or a potentially traumatic event❓ Colleagues can contact our trained peer support practitioners who facilitate 1-1 and group support sessions - providing a safe & confidential space to help you process, recover & improve your mental wellbeing⬇️

At times where you’re feeling really overwhelmed it’s OK to strip it right back – you can do things in your own time and in your own way. You don’t have to face anything alone, we’re here 📱 116 123 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

As we come to the end of #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth I want to ask you to check any moles or freckles. If they have changed or you are worried then get them checked out. Better safe than sorry. Be safe in the sun this summer & use sun protection.

Working with a health condition? Join our Support Cafe to keep you healthy, safe & well at work 💙 Joined Up Care Derbyshire JUCD Wellbeing UHDB Wellbeing University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT Disabilities & LTC Staff Network @DCHS Derbyshire Healthcare 💙 Sharon Extance💙🇺🇦 pronouns She/Her PaulineT #staffwellbeing bookwhen.com/jucdwellbeing

Altruistic August - Day 1: Set an intention to be kind to others (and yourself) this month actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-aug… #AltruisticAugust

🔦This Week's Wellbeing Timetable Spotlight Your JUCD Wellbeing Team delivers a wealth of support - helping our colleagues to stay healthy, safe & well. Check out some of the amazing support sessions available on this week's Your Wellbeing Timetable⬇️ bookwhen.com/jucdwellbeing

Sam Pessoll is out at Ilkeston Hospital Dining Room today - sharing the new Reasonable Adjustment Passport & network details. Pop in for chat if you have 5 minutes. Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT sampessoll

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk.