✳️Still not sure what we do here at Merseyside's Violence Reduction Partnership❓

The MVRP brings together experts, communities and young people from across Merseyside to address the underlying causes of violence and prevent it from happening.

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That's a wrap on our first NHS Violence Prevention Conference here in Merseyside Cheshire & Mersey Major Trauma Network Public Health.

We’d like to thank all of our guest speakers and professionals for their attendance and providing such valuable insights and great discussions around how we can collectively

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An older drawing showing why grabbing 'extra' fat and muscle when closing the fascia can lead to separation of the fascia later on.

On the next slide, we'll use simple geometry to understand why suture 'A' is not as good as suture 'B'.
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Recently our fab team had a great session with LFC Foundation and Premier League to train these talented young footballers

Reducing serious violence is our priority and whilst Merseyside Police are dedicated to tackling knife crime, partnership working is vital to react to or prepare for an unfolding incident.

That is why we supported the roll out of bleed control cabinets across the city centre.

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'We want this message to be common knowledge.'

Nicole Russell, an A&E doctor and @KnifeSaversUK education lead, explains to @SkySarahJane the key steps involved in using a Bleed Control Kit.

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Thousands of Sefton Schoolchildren joined in a relay as the kNOwKnifeCrime Campaign continues.

We were there and spoke to Laura Hughes founder of the campaign.

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School children unite to help save lives from knives
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Good luck to the 80+ Sefton schools taking part in today's #kNOwKnifeCrime relay events, raising money for @knifesaversuk bleed control kits.

Some of our officers from local policing and MerPol CEU are taking part and supporting. Watch the video below to find out more!

Looking forward to this brilliant event for schools across the Southport Learning Trust and Sefton area of Merseyside.
Great work from kNOwKnifeCrime and SLP for organising this.
Please consider donating.
The aim is to ensure every school in Sefton has a kit available.

📣Cheshire & Mersey Violence Prevention Conference booking now open📣

Anyone from C&M interested but not on the Major Trauma Network mailing list, email [email protected] for the booking link!

Set to be a great day, with excellent speakers.

The #SpeakingOutCouldSaveALife Campaign is aimed at tackling #KnifeCrime and #YouthViolence across #GreaterManchester

If you are concerned about a young person, help and support is available: speakingoutcouldsavealife.co.uk
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The radiologist walking into ED (but no one knows who they are)

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The RELAPSTONE study has just been published in UEGJ! Joost PH Drenth

In this ERICA study, we analyzed the recurrence patterns after a first episode of symptomatic biliary lithiasis in non-cholecystectomized patients during admission

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If you're out & about at events in Merseyside, keep 👀 out for our Navigators MYA

Based at 🏥 Alder Hey 💙 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT, Navigators identify vulnerable 10-25 y/'s, helping them access support, preventing escalation, reducing risk of repeat victimisation & exploitation Merseyside Youth Association (MYA)

UK & Ireland Major Trauma Haemorrhage:
What Now? What Next?

12th & 13th March, Wellcome Trust, London & online

Register for free here:
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Critical bleeding is still the leading cause of potentially preventable deaths in major trauma patients. Despite huge

Laparoscopic skills in emergency surgery course ASGBI The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh date for May 2024 rcsed.ac.uk/events-courses…

Join Matthew Martin, MD, FACS, McRIB Adrian Dan as they discuss a vexing problem - internal hernias following bariatric surgery.

Super useful episode with tons of practical tips & tricks:
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Serious violence is preventable, not inevitable 🚫

This key strategy sets out how, as a Partnership, we're commited to working together to put a stop to violence in our communities.

➕️ we're determined to deliver it - reducing violence & the fear of violence across Merseyside