Amazing Patient Voices #digitalstories made by parents of young people facing mental health challenges - not uncommon among YP with chronic conditions 11to25hub See them here: patientvoices.org.uk/mydepyourdep.h…

Such an important topic!

Dr Ron Dodzro Can I use this opportunity to let academics here know we have a part time position for a deputy course leader for our Middlesex Uni validated MA in Diversity Studies. DM me for further info. New School Info Psychotherapy and Counselling EXISTENTIAL ACADEMY

Hard to fully described how irritating this is. Younger people sacrificed 18 months of their lives to keep older people safe. Now they're told by older people to give up the improved quality of life they found on the way.

Is palliative care redundant? Why are referrals so late? How could we work in parallel with each patient's current services? Can we discuss end of life care without frightening people? Great to chat to Hsien Seow PhD & Samantha Winemaker she/her for Waiting Room Revolution bit.ly/3BrAZ7k

Having COVID-19 infection before receiving two vaccines -> you’re likely to have greater protection - up to 94% with Pfizer. previous infection alone only gave 64% protection, which supports the call for everyone to get vaccinated even if they’ve already had COVID.

If you are interested in not only the impact of discrimination and stigma but also its causes, and would like to learn more, this new course delves into the psychological underpinnings of unconscious bias: nspc.org.uk/course-directo… New School Info Patient Voices Paul Deemer

We asked young people what their advice was for those who are grieving. This is what they told us: 1/ Take one day at a time 2/ There is no one way to grieve 3/ It’s okay to be angry 4/ It's okay to feel nothing 5/ It's okay to reach out for help 6/ You're not alone

Sseems somewhat ironic, if not positively hypocritical, coming from a government that is castigating GPs for NOT seeing patients face-to- face. theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/o…

Looking forward to hearing the always-brilliant Kathryn Mannix talking about #tenderconversations at the end of life at #ARHCannuallecture

Don't mistake our tenderness for weakness: it is based on courage and determination, honed to a skill by practise and experience, and delivered with grace. #TenderConversations matter. Step up, not back.

Such a privilege to conduct a Celebration of Life for an extraordinary woman with a life both well-lived and well-loved. #Humanist HumanistFunerals

How does a freak accident transform the lives of an entire family? In this deeply moving Patient Voices story from an inspirational PMH community member, she explores the impact and legacy of brain injury on mental health #MentalHealthAwareness patientvoices.org.uk/flv/1346pv384.…

If everyone who has ever been grateful for an NHS porter followed and retweeted we’d reach a million followers by midnight

If everyone who has ever been grateful for a doctor followed and retweeted we would reach a million in minutes and be able to show all NHS staff the support they continue to need. It will take just a few seconds of your life but could make such a difference.

What a lovely, thoughtful e-card to receive from our friend Paul Deemer Happy International Women's Day Everyone!

It’s really important to me that everyone knows what CPR is like and what the chance of success is, to help them when they make a living will ⁦Compassion in Dying⁩ ⁦Kathryn Mannix⁩ ⁦Death Cafe⁩ ⁦Usha Grieve⁩ ⁦Dr Kit Byatt⁩ dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

It's my honour to give this year's Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture for Faith in Older People on May 12th, 4.30pm BST followed by a conversation with the wise and eloquent Richard Holloway. It's on-line and all are welcome. Book ⤵️

His ad. His rules. His lies. His contempt. Please RT if you want him gone.

Interesting article in yesterday's The Times and The Sunday Times about the importance of spiritual care in hospitals. Great to see @lindsayvandijk getting a mention too! 🙂 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Mitchell Fernandez