New standards of care about the culture of inpatient mental health services published today england.nhs.uk/long-read/cult…

I wonder if we could stop calling referring to those who die trying to reach our shores as ‘migrants’. It devalues them. They’re people; men, women and children. People with families, friends, wives, husbands. Calling them ‘migrants’ acts to separate them from us. They are ‘us’

On the 22nd of April, we honor Stephen Lawrence Day – A Legacy of Change, marking 31 years since his passing. Stephen Lawrence, a remarkable young man from South London with aspirations of becoming an architect, is remembered today not just for his dreams but for the profound

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You cannot reliability diagnosis borderline personality disorder in children or adults because it lacks scientific validity.

It is a misdiagnosis of trauma, neurodiversity, autoimmune issues and so on. It is diagnostic overshadowing that compromises people’s dignity + care.

It's Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Raising awareness of Black maternal health is crucial due to the significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and complications. Systemic barriers, discrimination, and underlying health issues disproportionately impact Black

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The Prime Minister’s claims of a ‘sicknote culture’ where mental ill health is confused with ‘everyday worries’ are not based on robust evidence - and could lead to policies that do more harm than good.
Our response in full 👇🧵 centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/gove…

🚨 Rishi Sunak today announced plans to reduce people being signed off sick from work.

We agree that people should be helped back into suitable employment.

But those of us living with mental illness should not be stigmatised if we are too unwell to work.

'The misdiagnosis of personality disorders must end, as must the punitive and dangerous culture of care which comes alongside them. Fern felt very strongly about this'

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If the Government views social security payments to people living with mental health problems as ‘unsustainable’, the answer must surely be to address to determinants of mental health and illness, not to restrict the entitlements of those currently struggling

So many answers lie in a full scale prevention approach. Our false economy attitude to health policy is hurting people & communities. Want to help people into work - improve pay & conditions, want to reduce CYP mental illness - invest in community hubs. It’s not rocket science!

Deeply disappointing and worrying to see the Prime Minister’s comments about mental ill health and work. Belittling mental ill health as ‘everyday challenges and worries’ won’t help anyone get or keep work. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

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FOUR PEER WORKER POSTS COMING OUT Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT over the next few weeks!! Watch this space… We would really welcome diversity and happy to discuss opportunities as the roles are released…

We have Leanne with us from NHSE talking about the new culture of care standards to drive a culture of change across inpt MH and LD provision. The links to culture and restrictions is so important. Poor culture Will increase RPs #positiveandsafe

En route to #Trieste and full of excitement and hope but also nervous as stakes are higher this time. Actual NHS pilots being planned and a real chance that by the end of this year we will be offering something very different to mental health services now...