Paediatricians, here's some advice to share with expectant parents! Vitamin K is crucial for newborns in the UK to prevent a rare but serious condition called VKDB. Learn why it's important in this Medicines for Children new article bit.ly/M4C-Vit-K.

Now open: Round 5 of the NIHR ICA Doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship (DCAF). The scheme is open to health and care professionals to combine clinical practice development with academic training for a PhD.

Apply now: nihr.ac.uk/funding/doctor…

Find out the location, referral information and contact details for clinical genetics departments across the UK with our interactive map. Now live on #GeNotes : buff.ly/4aPvf8F

Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

April is #AdenomyosisAwarenessMonth .

Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb starts growing into the muscle wall of the womb.

Find out more about symptoms and treatment options. nhs.uk/conditions/ade…

The role of a manager in supporting and promoting the health and wellbeing of staff has never been more necessary and urgent. Develop your #leadership skills with our free online course exploring how to lead with staff health and wellbeing in mind. 📝 kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-dev…

Great discussion with SarahMorton Sarah Birmingham Simon Lovett and James Smith about #GreenerAHP and #AHPPublicHealth which reminded me of this fantastic animation developed with the support of Rachel Forbes and Jessie Frost
youtube.com/watch?v=6cED59…

📢Attention nurses, midwives & healthcare support workers!

Our Spring education grants are now open! If you’re thinking of taking a course to help your career & professional development, look no further!

Visit our website to find out more & to apply:
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🌱 The link between climate change and health is well-established, but the care we deliver often contributes to the problem.

GreenerAHP Week (22-26 April) is a chance to learn about the connections between health systems and climate, and how we can help.

england.nhs.uk/ahp/greener-ah…

Despite low public satisfaction with the #NHS , the public still believe in the founding principles of the service, and a majority agree that the NHS should be available to all, free, and primarily funded through taxes. Explore more in our latest report ➡️ kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

We would love it if you could spend 5 mins doing this unique study.

Language and inclusion is so important so let’s find out. For any healthcare professionals or healthcare students

What’s in the Name?

Find out about all the roles that make up clinical genetics departments, the parts they play in the process of diagnosis and how they support people affected by or at risk of developing genetic disorders. buff.ly/3PFAeAG #genomicsconversation

Our cervical screening drop-in clinic at NDDH is starting again on Tuesday 26 March, 5.30pm-7pm.

Clinics are held in Petter Day Treatment Unit, based in the Ladywell Unit at North Devon District Hospital.

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.

Know what is normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.

Read about symptoms. ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

March is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth .

Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be caused by lots of things, which can make it hard to diagnose. It’s important to contact your GP if things don’t feel normal for you, or if any symptoms continue or get worse.

➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/ova…

An exciting piece of work supporting the transition into employment for AHP learners, including practical recommendations for learner, HEI and employer 🎉

#ndhtpreceptorship celebration and presentation day for Spring 2023 #preceptees . Great service improvement ideas; tackling medication errors, safe mobilisation of patients post-op & fluid balance management Royal Devon NHS Royal Devon Patient Safety & Improvement Team KateJupp💙🏳️‍🌈 (she/her) Reema Andrade #ndhtbuddy

Today I’ve been speaking about the contribution of AHPs to public health and social justice

We are starting work on our next UK AHP strategy and would love to capture what is important to you

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AHPs4PH #PublicHealthNMAHPs

Visits to the NHS website cancer page rose by 373% following the announcement that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with the disease.

If something in your body doesn’t feel right and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.

nhs.uk/conditions/can…