Health & Patient Care
Patients missing GP appointments more likely to die prematurely
According to the BBC, a new report shows that patients who regularly miss GP appointments are more likely to die at a younger age New keep reading
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Health & Patient Care
Higher depression levels in girls linked to social media
Higher levels of depression in girls has been linked to their use of social media; an online safety expert has offered her advice As reported keep reading
Health & Patient Care
99% of GPs concerned over mental health support for young people
As reported by The Guardian, mental health services for under-18s are proving alarmingly insufficient, according to UK GPs Ninety-nine per cent of GPs are worried keep reading
Recruit and Retain
Wellness is more than a ‘tickbox’ exercise
Employers need to do more for the mental health of their staff, says James Shillaker, director at Incorpore. They should focus on developing a strategy that keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Brexit aftermath linked to rise in antidepressant prescribing
According to the BMJ, the prescription of antidepressants rose immediately after 2016’s referendum voted for the UK to leave the EU Antidepressant prescribing in England rose, keep reading
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Let’s talk…supporting emotional wellbeing
Creating a culture that nurtures positive mental health and provides appropriate support for poor mental health is essential to the wellbeing of you and your keep reading
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Bullying could be costing the NHS £2bn per year
New research shows that the severe impact of bullying and harassment throughout the NHS could be costing the organisation at least £2bn a year According keep reading
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Boosting your team’s mental wellbeing
According to the NHS evidence suggests that there are five essential steps that each one of us can take to improve our mental health and keep reading
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BMA calls for greater investment in public services to support mental health
Greater investment in public health – from ‘cradle to grave’ – is required to prevent poor mental health and the wider impact must be factored keep reading
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CQC releases State of Care report
The CQC’s latest care report highlights the issues the NHS is facing today, alongside the positive changes that could be made According to the Care keep reading