Mental Health UWE

📝 Are you ready to join us for Open Day this Saturday? Here are some tips to help you make the most from the day. If you're yet to register, tap the link for more info ➡️ brnw.ch/21wOxSm

Becoming a Dementia Friend simply means finding out more about dementia by learning our five key messages – and then, armed with this understanding, doing small everyday things that help. Learn all five of our key messages, become a Dementia Friend today: spkl.io/6013fTPzD

Incivility is a major concern in healthcare and it is vital that it is recognised and addressed. This article discusses the role of nurse managers in reducing incivility and to promote a compassionate organisational culture. journals.rcni.com/nursing-manage…

New Ways November - Day 11: Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-novem… #NewWaysNovember

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we've launched an interactive resource to help nursing staff talk about race equity in the workplace. The resource covers microaggressions, psychological safety, allyship, and actions we can all take to promote race equity. rcn.org.uk/magazines/News…

Sickle cell disease is a lifelong blood disorder, with many patients needing regular blood transfusions. To help treat thousands of people living with sickle cell disease, @GiveBloodNHS urgently needs more people of Black heritage to donate blood. blood.co.uk

The practice supervisor’s role is to support and supervise students in the practice learning environment so they can deliver good quality care. Our SSSA set out expectations for the learning, support and supervision of students 👇 nmc.org.uk/student-superv…

How can we be there for our friends and loved ones when they’re going through depression? It can be hard to know how to help. But, being kind, empathetic, and having a listening ear can all make a huge difference. Find more advice for supporting your loved ones here: bit.ly/4dQoTHm

📢New on RCNi Learning – Nursing toolkits We’ve introduced nursing toolkits to RCNi Learning These cover nursing acronyms, traffic lights system, drug calculations and checklists. Find out more here ➡️ rcni.com/nursing-toolki…

💙 Together, we can create a society that truly cares for people living with mental illness. Help us end the harmful cycle of stigma surrounding mental illness. Download your free guide today 👉 bit.ly/4ewDkBe

Pressure ulcers: a guide for nurses This article examines some of the risk assessment tools used to assess pressure ulcer risk, and provides an overview of the PURPOSE T and its significance in pressure ulcer prevention. journals.rcni.com/nursing-older-…

There is a lot you can do for a healthy brain 🧠: 🏃‍♂️ Keep physically active 🍌 Eat a healthy diet 😴 Get enough sleep 🧩 Stimulate your mind 💟 Look after your heart ⛑️ Wear a helmet

"I thrive in stressful situations. My brain switches everything off & focuses on what needs to be done." Heather shares her experiences of living with ADHD and the advantages the condition brings to her nursing. #ADHDAwarenessMonth bit.ly/47R1JgQ

🗣️ For #OCDAwarenessWeek, Nikki reflects on living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She spoke about the damaging stigma she's faced from strangers and passers-by in shops, and hiding her diagnosis at work. Read her full story #LetsRethink 👉 bit.ly/4f0BU24

How to implement compassionate leadership in nursing teams This article discusses how compassionate leadership might be beneficial for nurse leaders and teams and suggests ways to implement it. journals.rcni.com/nursing-manage…

Dementia Friends is the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia by helping people learn about the real-life impact of the condition and the actions we can all take to help. Learn more: sign up to become a Dementia Friend at dementiafriends.org.uk

Here are 3 tips to support your #MentalHealth and wellbeing at work. Remember: Your employers are also responsible for fostering a work culture where you feel safe and supported. #WorldMentalHealthDay

It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜 It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. We all deserve good mental health. 💜

Nearly 1 million people in the UK already live with dementia, and as our population ages, that number is growing. Here’s what nursing staff in every setting need to know about the condition. #RCNMagazines bit.ly/3N8yMFw

Understanding menopause and its symptoms can help support colleagues to stay and stay well as set out in the #NHSLongTermWorkforcePlan. Access our elearning module on menopause to expand your knowledge: bit.ly/3QnTljM #MenopauseAwarenessMonth