Mental Wellbeing in theRetail Sector Time to Change and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have come together to provide guidance to retailers on how to develop a holistic mental wellbeing strategy for the workplace. 36% of employees in the retail sector have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, but only 51% of employees in the retail…
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We need awareness – but we also need action This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. Although it is one of many such awareness weeks, the reality is that it’s still very much needed. Every day we hear from young people who have not reached out for support out of fear of being judged, misunderstood…
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This report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists explores the use of technology among children and young people. As well as looking at the impact of screen time, the area that most previous publications on this topic have focused on, this Report also looks at the impact of different types of screen use on the…
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Welcome to the Monday 3rd February 2020 edition of our weekly ebulletin – full of news, views, events and involvement opportunities. Help and support If at any time you need immediate support you can find out where to go, who to call, where to get information from here. Bulletin items If you…
Read More Welcome to the Monday 27th January 2020 edition of our weekly ebulletin – full of news, views, events and involvement opportunities. Help and support If at any time you need immediate support you can find out where to go, who to call, where to get information from here. Bulletin items If you would…
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Healthwatch Practice Participation Group ForumSaturday 22 February, 10am to 12pm, Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7BJ We’re starting a Healthwatch Practice Participation Group Forum in February. This is open to all members of Practice Participation Groups (PPGs) in Newcastle and Gateshead. A PPG is a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff…
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Health and care survey extended to 3 February There’s still time to do our annual health and social care surveyWe want to celebrate services which provide excellent care and find out where improvements might be needed. To do this, we need your feedback. Complete our short online survey and you can enter our free £25 prize…
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Download our newWorkplace Activity Pack Time to Talk Day is just a month away! Our new Workplace Pack is full of activities that you can deliver, alongside resources to raise awareness around addressing mental health stigma and the events your colleagues can get involved in. The Pack includes a range of fun activities and games…
Read More Welcome to the Monday 13th January 2020 edition of our weekly ebulletin – full of news, views, events and involvement opportunities. Help and support If at any time you need immediate support you can find out where to go, who to call, where to get information from here Bulletin items If you would…
Read More #OwnYourFeed for a more positive time online Being connected is a big part of our lives, but what we see online and on social media can affect our mood. If we are constantly seeing things that make us feel angry, sad, worried, stressed, or annoyed, this can build up and take a toll on our mental…
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