"What experts agree on is that the rise in poor mental health should be addressed - and not only for the sake of the economy and the public finances, but for the sake of the individuals themselves." Excellent thread More accessible treatment is a must Don't forget the causes!!!

I'm inordinately fond of insights into other occupations like this…

Feels like this is true and is only getting worse. It’s always overlooked as well but dentistry is the bit of the NHS where routine payments for procedures by most patients have been part of the system for the decades. And it’s not helped at all.

Just a wee PSA. If you're struggling for food over the next few weeks, or even just some temporary respite from the weather if you're struggling, remember, you'll always find a free hot meal at a Sikh Gurdwara nearby you. No judgement or preaching from me - just some respite.

Hands up anyone who has, within the last 15mins, received a flurry of review requests, all of which are due in early January?

'The charity tailoring its donations to help people out of homelessness.' Greater Change funds a person’s specific needs such as rent, mental health treatment or skills courses – and it’s saving millions in public money theguardian.com/society/2023/d…

Fascinating story of a crisis that did not become a disaster. (I'd not heard of this before today.) "[Beneath] the surface of the miracle you find its essence. Teamwork. People coming together in a crisis."

Closing date 9 Feb.

Come join us: We are seeking 2 #systematicreviewers to do a mixed methods synthesis of education & information interventions for people living with early stage #CKD working with the UK glitterati of CKD - based at University of Salford bit.ly/3wh9C2k bit.ly/4bAcWWb

Prof Paul Bernal Dr Nora Ni Loideain Frank Pasquale Privacy is harder to sustain in this digital age.....

Why is #measles rising in the UK? Hadn’t the UK officially eliminated it years ago? My BBC iPlayer film with Ranj Singh Helen Bedford Caafi Health is out now. Produced by the fab Elise Wicker & team bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

I've made notes on people I now want to know more about which is the gift of a well-crafted book.

Enjoyed speaking about the need to shift attitudes and tell a different story about the difference care makes. Sustainability needs to include support for family carers, and community. #ReimaginingCare #ChampioningChange

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The PAC not holding back on its valid criticism of DHSCs lack of a plan for social care 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

New report on the inverse care law in Scottish general practice, produced by David Blane Carey Lunan Stewart Mercer and colleagues which we have funded. Find out about the inequalities facing Scottish primary care and what needs to happen to address them ⬇️ health.org.uk/publications/t…

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We are looking for a new 'Head of Ageism Campaign' to join us as maternity cover. Interested? Apply today! The closing date for this role is 11:59pm on 3 May, with in person interviews to take place during week commencing 13 May. ageing-better.org.uk/head-ageism-ca…

“We really, really try to focus our energy & attention on the structural determinants of health rather than whether individuals behave responsibly.” ⁦greg fell FFPH⁩ explains the role Directors of Public Health play in improving health & wellbeing ⬇️ ⬇️ bps.org.uk/psychologist/w…