“Oasis tickets expected to be easier to get than a GP appointment” There are a total of 1.4 million Oasis tickets available for their concerts in July & August in UK + Ireland next year The same number of consultations by GPs in the NHS - EVERY SINGLE DAY

4⃣th in the world and a European record at 13-years-old 🤯 Iona Winnifrith clocks in at 3:03.25 in the Women's SM7 200m Individual Medley final on her #Paralympics debut 👏 So much more to come from her both at these Games and in the future 🙌 #Paris2024 | #InspiredToTry

A third of NHS staff are also #carers - much higher than in the general population. Caring responsibilities have a significant impact on someone’s ability to work. Female NHS staff and those aged 51-65 are most likely to be caring for someone. Read more: nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/what-…

It's time for Equal Play ✊ ParalympicsGB is today launching a campaign calling for equal access to PE and school sport for disabled children. Shockingly, just one in four say they currently take part in sport at school. It's time for change. #ParalympicsGB | #EqualPlay

Antidepressants don’t increase dementia risk.

For the invisible work of women working for other women

I am delighted that the ASPIRE is starting its regular posting, at the same time that we are launching the study!

Fantastic to meet researchers at the NIHR MH Research Initiative Symposium. MH needs are on the rise& the need for innovation in prevention& treatment has never been greater. Research can improve outcomes. Great to see the increased investment but also need better implementation

This #KnowYourNumbers week Bob, Kirstyn & Becky have been on the road educating individuals and carers blood pressure and the importance of knowing this! #KnowYourNumbers

Let's take a look at what suicidal thoughts are, ahead of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay on Tuesday 🧵👇 Trigger warning: discussion of suicide in this thread.

"I want people to be unafraid to ask, 'Have you had suicidal thoughts?'" After a suicide attempt, Rebekah called us. A volunteer asking, "Are you feeling suicidal?" gave her space to say 'yes' and get the help she needed. Watch her full story 👉 bit.ly/3MuVuHq

That’s 100. #ParalympicsGB 💯

I both prescribe and reduce prescriptions - whichever, to my knowledge, is best for that particular patient. Not what might make me feel better. I also reluctantly take medication as it seems to keep me well. Not to make my psychiatrist feel better.

As tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we want to remind you that it's OK to step away from social media if the content you see feels overwhelming. Prioritise your wellbeing, and remember, we're here if you need to talk 💚

Repost to share the reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. By having more open conversations, we give people the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. It could even save a life. 💚

We know how hard it can be to find the right words to talk openly about how we’re feeling, especially with our friends and family. Our volunteers are here to give you the space to explore your feelings without judgement, and help you find the words. 💚 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

When Fatemah’s life was turned upside down, she turned to Samaritans for support. Years later, she's now a volunteer herself. She shares the importance of finding the words and talking to someone you trust when you're struggling. 💚🧵#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

There are 1600 suicides per year in UK mental health patients. Our studies NCISH have identified these 10 ways for MH trusts to improve safety, from safer wards to a learning culture. #WSPD2024

Excerpts from Lord Darzi’s report: “The NHS budget is not being spent where it should be - too great a share is being spent in hospitals, too little in the community, and productivity is too low.” (1/8)

🆕INTERIM REPORT. Creating conditions for learning from deaths and near misses in inpatient and community mental health services: assessment of suicide risk and safety planning. Read the interim report: hssib.org.uk/patient-safety… #PatientSafety #MentalHealth #NHS #Healthcare