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@NHSPracHealth @NHSEngland Unbelievable that this essential service will no longer be available to new referrals after 15 April 2024. The current alternative sources of support suggested are either already overstretched or inappropriate.

I am really excited that this educational course is now live. For the last 18 months, I have been working closely with two other menopause specialists and a psychiatrist to develop this learning module for The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych about mental health and menopause. The psychological symptoms that some women experience as part of their menopause are often the most debilitating, yet it’s not uncommon for hormones to be overlooked when it comes to treatment which can lead many women to be misdiagnosed. The incidence of clinical depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, psychosis and addictions increase during the perimenopause and menopause. Our sex hormones oestradiol, progesterone and testosterone are important neurotransmitters and are known to have numerous beneficial effects in our brains. Many women are still being offered or prescribed antidepressants rather than HRT for their low mood associated with their perimenopause or menopause, despite HRT being first line treatment for the majority of women. Also, antidepressants actually work better in women who have oestradiol in their bodies – either because they are having regular periods and producing their own oestradiol or because they are taking HRT. Some medications such as quetiapine can actually lower FSH levels leading to an early menopause which is often undetected. It is essential that clinicians working in mental health teams also consider hormones otherwise they would potentially be missing a whole part of the puzzle, and then women will be denied HRT without good reason. I really hope that the psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals who take this new learning module find it helpful, and that it leads to more women receiving holistic treatment for their mental health conditions. People do not have to be college members to do this course and it is also free. You can access it here: elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/product?catalo…

#SASWeek23 Career choices are made with knowing the correct information. Hopefully today will provide extra resources, links and clarification for individuals who supervise, lead, educate or mentor LEDs/DiT/Foundation doctors/medical students. @sas_collective @SASByChoiceUK

It’s #SASWeek23 ! 🙌 Let’s realise their potential and celebrate our #incredible SAS doctors and their dedication to the #NHS 💙 #NHSHeroes #SASByChoice @SASByChoiceUK @NHSEmployers @CNTWNHS @MedEdLeaders @BMA_SAS @AoMRC @MADEinHEENE @rcpsych @RCSnews @RCPhysicians @RCObsGyn

Support your #SASWeek23 celebrations with our resources. #SASDoctors are a vital part of the NHS workforce and we look forward to seeing your local activities and shout outs during the week. Each day is themed. Details and resources on our web page. 👇 bit.ly/46QV0EC

For all the wonderful colleagues who attended my 'The Power of Storytelling on Teams & Organisations' - thought you'd enjoy this too! 😊

New to Anaesthesia? Don't miss this FREE webinar. Learn how the training is organised, the curriculum, the exams and get some top tips from those who've been there. Also, the roles of the College AiT Committee & the Trainee Committee at @Assoc_Anaes. ow.ly/LU2U50PBlRo

Great opportunity for an SAS Doctor. SAS Development Lead for Wessex. Apply now. jobs.hee.nhs.uk/job/v5525715 jobs.hee.nhs.uk/about/work-us/…

📣We have launched a suite of resources to help you promote #SASWeek23 across your organisation. ▪️Email banner ▪️Social media banner ▪️Poster ▪️Twittercards for each day Download them from our SAS Week web page. bit.ly/46QV0EC

Can we take a second to show appreciation for @AshaAdwani who has recently stepped down from her role as SAS Development Director @ HEE Thames Valley. She has helped countless SAS acheive their potential. 👏👏👏

Would you drive for 8 hours non stop before taking a break? My car displays 'rest recommended' after 2.5 hours! ☕️ Other safety critical industries know performance deteriorates over time, yet in healthcare we can sometimes forget Even short breaks can make a huge difference

An essential resource for university staff, health-care professionals and anyone involved in shaping clinical practice environments. Written by neurodivergent student healthcare professionals for Health Education England. @SSHINE_Students hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/…

If everyone who has been grateful for the NHS over the past 75 years followed and retweeted we’d reach a million by midnight. Please take just two seconds to show you care.

“A life consuming effort is required by most to pass the exam” Read ‘The RCoA examinations: The weakest link in anaesthetic training?’ in Anaesthesia News July 👉ow.ly/nrwT50OFUt9

SAS members don’t miss this free webinar on Progressing your career as a SAS anaesthetist - extending your role into the non-clinical. 📆 Tuesday 18 July 🕙 19:00 - 20:30 🎫 ow.ly/kPRz50OGHzi Book your place now!

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It’s Intensive Care Week! To mark #ICUWeek2023 we’re encouraging our community to celebrate working in ICU. You can head to bit.ly/ICUWeek23 to download our celebration pack, find out how you can enter our photo competition, and see what we’re up to this week!

Royal colleges, this is how you royal college. @RCObsGyn standing up for @SASByChoiceUK doctors after an unpleasant media article from @thetimes that mischaracterised SAS as "intermediate doctors".

Are you thinking about a career in anaesthesia or ICM outside of the CCT training pathway? Our popular CESR course is back this June with lots of great speakers - it's virtual and open to everyone from across the world. Check out programme below:

Kevin Draper telling us that many many Specialty Doctors are already acting as Specialists. Many of us fufil the generic capabilities and for those that don't they aren't very far away. @Anaes_SAS Speak to your CD/DMD!!