If you work with #perinatal families, you have the opportunity to identify people who may be more vulnerable to #perinatal mentalhealth difficulties. The more risk factors, the greater the risk. Early identification and support can reduce the likelihood of mental illness.
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We can't believe that we only have one event left in our #ScholarshipMatters series this year! OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies OU Students
Further details and registration (OU login required) openuniv.sharepoint.com/sites/intranet…

Wonderful event by The Centre for Social Justice Cristina Odone
launching centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/a-brit…

Fantastic to see our work with Northants Carers and Integrated Care across Northamptonshire (iCAN) included and highlighted in a pool of fantastic UK-wide interventions supporting carers.
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A new e-zine co-created by 12 young people in Aruba, with the support of OU PhD student Elizabeth Ascroft (she/her), hopes to reshape the future of sexuality education on the island.

Read the e-zine 📖 ow.ly/QRLf50RpeK7

Learn more: ow.ly/cmQN50RpeK9

This #Maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek , folk at PMHP UK are working hard to demystify #perinatal mental illness. Here are some signs and symptoms we found frequently associated with anxiety, depression, and psychological distress during pregnancy and the postpartum year
#MMHAW24

Very well done, Abbey & Amy. What a fabulous achievement to be finalists at the SNTA Awards. Hope you had the most wonderful day in the excellent company of Dr Rebecca L. Garcia OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies 🥰💫✨️👏

Fabulous day in London. We were proud to be accompanied by 2 of our students Abbey and Amy ❤️

Are social workers always the bad guys on TV? New paper explores this.... BASW Steve Wu OU Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies
Depictions of social workers and other caring professionals on television - Maria Leedham, 2024 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14…

Wishing the best of luck to Abbey and Amy, our fabulous student nurses shortlisted for the 'Student Innovation in Practice' award at today's Student Nursing Times Awards 🏆🤞🥳

Read their stories: wels.open.ac.uk/news/nursing-t…

#SNTA #OUstudents #OUfamily

Wonderful working in partnership with Hallmark Foundation Campaign for Learning University of Bedfordshire News Dr Faye Powell on co-production of educational toolkits supporting generations pledging together and having fun #TakeFivetoAgeWell Open Societal Challenges
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Shining a spotlight on early pregnancy endings as a workplace issue. This project explores lived experiences to find out how workplace support can be improved to reduce silencing & stigma for those affected 👇
societal-challenges.open.ac.uk/blog/shining-a…

Happy birthday to us! Sadly, there’s no cake, but today we’re still celebrating 55 years since the OU was established by Royal Charter.

Huge thanks to all members of the #OUfamily – we wouldn’t be here without you!

#OUCharterDay

Fabulous programme for our newly qualified nurses. Care for each other is key Dr Una St Ledger linzi mcilroy RCN Northern Ireland

When Leeanne left school at 16, she “felt done with education”.

But after returning to college to complete an HNC, she studied for a degree in Mental Health Nursing with the OU, and finally found a vocation that feels rewarding.

👉 ow.ly/QhUx50RhTNU
#40Faces @uni_Scot

The unexpected places we choose to lay our dead to rest (animation) has been nominated for a Learning on Screen award. You can watch the full version here: connect.open.ac.uk/society-psycho…
#ThanatologyThursday

Fabulous times recently holding Simulation Days for OU Health, Wellbeing & Social Care Southern Regional College Southern Trust #HealthcarePractice students #NursesOfTheFuture

Different career paths are emerging for #nursing associates, allowing progress WITHOUT needing the degree Transfer to Nursing (top-up) programme to be a registered nurse.

Read about seven qualified #nursing associates in this new The Open University article:

open.edu/openlearn/nurs…

This article has been supported by two SSHINE members 🩺Jade.W🩸(Adult RN)💉 Jessica Pidcock lead by Dr Rachael Major RN 💙 supported by (Chlo Jack On her Mac)

Peer reviewed, containing great support links to support neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements

journals.rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Congratulations, Professor Jones! 🎓🎉

Find out more about Rebecca's research, which centres on ageing, sexuality, and sexuality in later life: open.ac.uk/people/rlj25

📢We are recruiting focus groups participants for phase 1 of the Gender Pain Gap study. If you'd like to take part, please follow the link to register your interest 👉 bit.ly/OU_pain