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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 12h
Just in Susie McCabe, Colin Flatt, and mum fighter.

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In the News Thursday 16 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 1d
Interesting stories today cover the power of singing, the rise in Ketamine use, and starvation sway.cloud.microsoft/cjIAkoyEBh1j...
In the News Wednesday 15 October 2025
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The Lowdown @thelowdownnhs.bsky.social · 1d
Private equity – “decimated” US hospitals according to report – now targeting the NHS

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Private equity - "decimated" US hospitals according to report - now targeting the NHS - The Lowdown
In late August the release of a report by US senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) on the destruction of hospitals in his home state of Connecticut, and across the US by private equity companies highlights on...
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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 2d
'Chunk and Check' is a useful tool when communicating health information. It involves the clinician saying the information in small chunks, before asking the patient to repeat what they have said to ensure they have understood correctly.

For Information on Health Literacy 👉 tinyurl.com/y9jex2x4
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Carceral Abolition @carceralabolition.bsky.social · 2d
How Lego MRI scanner sets are reducing anxiety in children undergoing medical treatment www.cnbc.com/2025/10/13/l...
How Lego MRI scanner sets are reducing anxiety in children undergoing medical treatment
Lego's MRI scanner play sets, which launched in 2023, are significantly reducing anxiety and the use of sedation in children, according to new research.
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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 3d
Most up-to-date evidence suggests several behavioural therapies are effective at treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but stronger evidence is needed.

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Efficacy of behavioural therapies for irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Several behavioural therapies are efficacious for global symptoms in IBS, although the most evidence exists for those classed as brain–gut behaviour therapies. However, certainty in the evidence for a...
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 2d
Optimistic October - Day 14: Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 2d
Look for interesting stories about prostate cancer, a lucky owl, and rhynophyma sway.cloud.microsoft/falWrEAvtgI2...
In the News Tuesday 14 October 2025
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PHU Library @phu-library.bsky.social · 3d
October is Health Literacy Awareness Month!

The WHO defines health literacy as one's ability to access, understand, and use information in ways that promote good health for themselves and others. Health literacy a determinant of health.

Email [email protected] for more information.
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 3d
Optimistic October - Day 13: Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 5d
stop thinking right now
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 3d
Read all about it! We have news about police in A&E, AI diagnosing Lyme Disease, and a Botox crackdown sway.cloud.microsoft/eU9S8Sl00N7E...
In the News Monday 13 October 2025
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 10d
We are very happy to announce the new-look PIF TICK website is now live.

The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.

See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk
Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...
Bright blue background. On the left reads: Health information you can trust with a woman holding the PIF TICK. On the right it reads: Search our certified PIF TICK creators by health topic on piftick.org.uk. Underneath are check boxes that read: Evidence-based. Up-to-date. Easy to use and understand.
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 6d
Look for several stories in support of World Mental Health Day, Scottish Health Awards, and a horror virus getting closer sway.cloud.microsoft/LOXsBhZJaZuV...
In the News Friday 10 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 7d
Today we have Sir Stephen Fry, damp & mould, and weight stigma.

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In the News Thursday 9 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 8d
Spotlight today health influencer, creatine, and Dolly Parton.

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In the News Wednesday 8 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 9d
Today we bring you NHS Green, Psychedelic, and Angry Patients. 

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In the News Tuesday 7 October 2025
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10d
We 💯% agree with our President ⤵️ #GreatSchoolLibraries need trained library staff.
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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 12d
200 books in an alcove under a stairwell do not a Library make.
School librarians equip children with the literacy skills to learn, relax & find information we need for fulfilled lives & to be informed citizens.
Every child deserves a Great School Library.
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 10d
Optimistic October - Day 6: Remind yourself that things can change for the better actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 10d
Low levels of health literacy is a problem. 7.1 million adults in the UK have a reading age of 9 years. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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Low levels of health literacy is a problem
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 10d
Look for interesting stories about smartwatches, farmers' health check surgeries, and freshers' flu sway.cloud.microsoft/m4INrSd22phY...
In the News Monday 6 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 13d
Look for news today about transfusions, Tourette's, and two disease-carrying mosquito species in the UK sway.cloud.microsoft/VmmZftRZFzzG...
In the News Friday 3 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 14d
Spotlight today kidney dialysis, chemotherapy, and Michelle Mone.

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In the News Thursday 2 October 2025
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Library and Knowledge Services at NHS Highland @nhshlibraries.bsky.social · 15d
Today we bring you black mamba, HIV, and doctors handwriting.

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In the News Wednesday 01 October 2025
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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 16d
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of #WorldOlderPersonsDay . #belonging
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