Rosalind McNally
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
I am Knowledge Specialist at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. All views are my own.
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Great to be at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff book club today discussing our latest read. Join us for our next book "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout on 9th December, 12:15 to 1.00pm. See staff intranet calendar for link to join or contact us to be added to mailing list @kaypcft.bsky.social
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Our learning disability and older people's community teams are all using a new national 'reasonable adjustment digital flag' to better meet people's needs.
The flag is a tool on Paris, our electronic patient record, which shows when a person needs adjustments or adaptations to support their care.
The flag is a tool on Paris, our electronic patient record, which shows when a person needs adjustments or adaptations to support their care.
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Our learning disability and older people's community teams are all using a new national 'reasonable adjustment digital flag' to better meet people's needs.
The flag is a tool on Paris, our electronic patient record, which shows when a person needs adjustments or adaptations to support their care.
The flag is a tool on Paris, our electronic patient record, which shows when a person needs adjustments or adaptations to support their care.
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Rapid weight gain after an SMI diagnosis was the norm in this 15-year UK cohort study. 📈
Younger people and those prescribed antipsychotic medication saw the steepest increases, yet referrals for weight-management support were rare.
#SMI #PhysicalHealth #WeightGain #Inequalities
🧵 THREAD
Younger people and those prescribed antipsychotic medication saw the steepest increases, yet referrals for weight-management support were rare.
#SMI #PhysicalHealth #WeightGain #Inequalities
🧵 THREAD
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Rapid weight gain after an SMI diagnosis was the norm in this 15-year UK cohort study. 📈
Younger people and those prescribed antipsychotic medication saw the steepest increases, yet referrals for weight-management support were rare.
#SMI #PhysicalHealth #WeightGain #Inequalities
🧵 THREAD
Younger people and those prescribed antipsychotic medication saw the steepest increases, yet referrals for weight-management support were rare.
#SMI #PhysicalHealth #WeightGain #Inequalities
🧵 THREAD
Knowledge Service ebooks in National Grief Awareness Week "Bereavement care for childbearing women and their families: an interactive workbook" @penninecarenhs.bsky.social hub library.nhs.uk/penninecare with your Athens account #FindGriefSupport @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Knowledge Service ebooks in National Grief Awareness Week "Bereavement care for childbearing women and their families: an interactive workbook" @penninecarenhs.bsky.social hub library.nhs.uk/penninecare with your Athens account #FindGriefSupport @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
We're getting ready for .... National Grief Awareness Week. 2nd-8th December 2026. These 3 webinars are running during the week tinyurl.com/ycxmhxre @penninecarenhs.bsky.social #Shiningalightonsuicide #FindGriefSupport @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
National Grief Awareness Week 2nd – 8th December 2025 - Shining a Light on Suicide
Join us to learn more about the bereavement support available to Greater Manchester residents.On the 2nd December 2025 - 10-11am, we are hosting a webinar with the bereavement charity Widowed and Youn...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We're getting ready for .... National Grief Awareness Week. 2nd-8th December 2026. These 3 webinars are running during the week tinyurl.com/ycxmhxre @penninecarenhs.bsky.social #Shiningalightonsuicide #FindGriefSupport @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @kaypcft.bsky.social
Great to see the protocol for this study published. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social are a recruiting site. #OpenAccess so all can read @sophdawson.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41299482/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41299482/
A definitive randomised controlled trial of a group mindfulness-based psychological therapy for people with psychosis: the MIND-P study - PubMed
ISRCTN: ISRCTN16318074, registered on 07/02/2025.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Great to see the protocol for this study published. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social are a recruiting site. #OpenAccess so all can read @sophdawson.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41299482/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41299482/
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Please do continue to share examples of how changes to US research, data and resources is impacting access to trustworthy information in the UK, with thanks to all who've responded already www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/... #IntellectualFreedom
Statement: Removal of access to and modification of data by authorities in the USA
CILIP invites members and the wider information profession community to share examples of how content, reports, datasets, evidence, and tools are being removed by US authorities
www.cilip.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Please do continue to share examples of how changes to US research, data and resources is impacting access to trustworthy information in the UK, with thanks to all who've responded already www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/... #IntellectualFreedom
Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Just arrived at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service "Understanding Research for Nursing Students" by Peter Ellis. Go to the hub - further resources - VLE Books tinyurl.com/bdf948n2 with your Athens account @simonkaye.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
In #MensHealthMonth @bmj.com has the latest news & comment available to all @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff with your Athens account tinyurl.com/3wwzrznr @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In #MensHealthMonth @bmj.com has the latest news & comment available to all @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff with your Athens account tinyurl.com/3wwzrznr @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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Thanks for your support @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social the feedback from the launch is amazing
We're getting ready for .... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Suicide Prevention journal club. 1-2pm on Monday 24th November, 2026. Contact @lucyea.bsky.social for link to join. All staff welcome. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thanks for your support @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social the feedback from the launch is amazing
In #Menshealthmonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service ebook collection is online 24/7 for all our staff & students via the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub with your Athens account library.nhs.uk/penninecare @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In #Menshealthmonth @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service ebook collection is online 24/7 for all our staff & students via the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub with your Athens account library.nhs.uk/penninecare @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Let's make bank work better - UNISON National
Do you work ‘on the bank’ in the NHS? Let's make work better together in UNISON.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
Are you a UNISON member? Do you work solely on the NHS Bank? Would you like your voice and opinion to feature in a film 🎬we’re making about why people work on the NHS bank?
If so, please get in touch at [email protected]
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'Racism won’t go away. However, I now know how to protect my health, wellbeing, and worth. I surround myself with allies – people who see me, support me, and stand with me. And I encourage others to do the same.'
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
Breaking Through The Fog: A Black Leader’s Journey Through The NHS
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her NHS career over three decades, navigating challenges, speaking up and rising to a Chief Nursing Officer role.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Racism won’t go away. However, I now know how to protect my health, wellbeing, and worth. I surround myself with allies – people who see me, support me, and stand with me. And I encourage others to do the same.'
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
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How could this week's #Budget impact the #SocialCare sector?
Our expert Natasha Curry warns that for a sector under considerable financial pressure, any further shocks could have serious consequences for its stability.
Read our latest blog 👇 #AutumnBudget
Our expert Natasha Curry warns that for a sector under considerable financial pressure, any further shocks could have serious consequences for its stability.
Read our latest blog 👇 #AutumnBudget
No nasty surprises please: the budget hopes of a sector under pressure
After last year’s Autumn Budget added to the financial difficulties already being experienced within social care, Natasha Curry looks ahead to next week’s budget and stresses how vital it is that the…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
How could this week's #Budget impact the #SocialCare sector?
Our expert Natasha Curry warns that for a sector under considerable financial pressure, any further shocks could have serious consequences for its stability.
Read our latest blog 👇 #AutumnBudget
Our expert Natasha Curry warns that for a sector under considerable financial pressure, any further shocks could have serious consequences for its stability.
Read our latest blog 👇 #AutumnBudget
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Why it matters 👇
👉 Assess trauma and mentalisation together
👉 Look out for neglect, where links are strongest
👉 Use trauma-informed, mentalisation-focused care
Full blog: buff.ly/GDRBMbV
👉 Assess trauma and mentalisation together
👉 Look out for neglect, where links are strongest
👉 Use trauma-informed, mentalisation-focused care
Full blog: buff.ly/GDRBMbV
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Why it matters 👇
👉 Assess trauma and mentalisation together
👉 Look out for neglect, where links are strongest
👉 Use trauma-informed, mentalisation-focused care
Full blog: buff.ly/GDRBMbV
👉 Assess trauma and mentalisation together
👉 Look out for neglect, where links are strongest
👉 Use trauma-informed, mentalisation-focused care
Full blog: buff.ly/GDRBMbV
Welcome to all our New Starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Enjoy your day. Register here for your Athens account to access all our electronic resources tinyurl.com/2d8xz3p8 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Welcome to all our New Starters at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Welcome Day today from the Knowledge Service. Enjoy your day. Register here for your Athens account to access all our electronic resources tinyurl.com/2d8xz3p8 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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Well done to our young people's mental health research centre, who were finalists at the @hsj.co.uk Awards last night.
They were recognised for their word to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for young people.
To be a finalist in that category is a brilliant achievement 👏 #PennineCarePeople
They were recognised for their word to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for young people.
To be a finalist in that category is a brilliant achievement 👏 #PennineCarePeople
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Well done to our young people's mental health research centre, who were finalists at the @hsj.co.uk Awards last night.
They were recognised for their word to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for young people.
To be a finalist in that category is a brilliant achievement 👏 #PennineCarePeople
They were recognised for their word to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for young people.
To be a finalist in that category is a brilliant achievement 👏 #PennineCarePeople
We're getting ready for .... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Suicide Prevention journal club. 1-2pm on Monday 24th November, 2026. Contact @lucyea.bsky.social for link to join. All staff welcome. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We're getting ready for .... @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Suicide Prevention journal club. 1-2pm on Monday 24th November, 2026. Contact @lucyea.bsky.social for link to join. All staff welcome. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @sndoro.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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Find resources from NHS Employers for #DisabilityHistoryMonth from tinyurl.com/4wa9ym7e @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Disability History Month 2025
Find out how you can support disabled staff in the workplace, access our resources, read lived experiences and support the campaign.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Find resources from NHS Employers for #DisabilityHistoryMonth from tinyurl.com/4wa9ym7e @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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To mark Carers Rights Day (20 November) Carers UK have shared their new report: Thinking ahead – supporting carers to manage their finances tinyurl.com/4zjrnbpa @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
To mark Carers Rights Day (20 November) Carers UK have shared their new report: Thinking ahead – supporting carers to manage their finances tinyurl.com/4zjrnbpa @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Get the latest ebooks including Patrick Callaghan & colleagues "Mental Health Nursing Skills" with a @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service Athens account. Register here openathens.nice.org.uk @kellybowden.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Get the latest ebooks including Patrick Callaghan & colleagues "Mental Health Nursing Skills" with a @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service Athens account. Register here openathens.nice.org.uk @kellybowden.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Ask us about our bite sized training "Easy Access to Articles" training using LibKey Nomad from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Our Grief Cafe support service is in Bredbury Library at 1:30pm today, with the next session on 15th December. Whether your loss is recent, anticipated, or a long time ago, please feel free to join.
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our Grief Cafe support service is in Bredbury Library at 1:30pm today, with the next session on 15th December. Whether your loss is recent, anticipated, or a long time ago, please feel free to join.
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Meet some of our friendly NHS 111 Mental Health team, here to listen, support and connect you to local services. 📲
You can call 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help. It’s free and available 24/7.
This 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline. You can also access help online.
You can call 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help. It’s free and available 24/7.
This 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline. You can also access help online.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Meet some of our friendly NHS 111 Mental Health team, here to listen, support and connect you to local services. 📲
You can call 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help. It’s free and available 24/7.
This 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline. You can also access help online.
You can call 111 and choose option 2 for urgent mental health help. It’s free and available 24/7.
This 111 number replaces our 0800 helpline. You can also access help online.
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It’s common to feel low, stressed, anxious or lonely over the winter months.
Getting early help early can make a big difference so you #FeelWellThisWinter
Visit our website for info on talking therapy, self-help, chatty cafes, drop-in services and NHS 111 Mental Health.
Getting early help early can make a big difference so you #FeelWellThisWinter
Visit our website for info on talking therapy, self-help, chatty cafes, drop-in services and NHS 111 Mental Health.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s common to feel low, stressed, anxious or lonely over the winter months.
Getting early help early can make a big difference so you #FeelWellThisWinter
Visit our website for info on talking therapy, self-help, chatty cafes, drop-in services and NHS 111 Mental Health.
Getting early help early can make a big difference so you #FeelWellThisWinter
Visit our website for info on talking therapy, self-help, chatty cafes, drop-in services and NHS 111 Mental Health.
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Really good introduction to a series on men's health. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access using their OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #movember
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
Men's health: an introduction | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
This article, the first in the series on men's health, provides an introduction to the importance of the topic and discusses different approaches to men's health conditions and inclusive language and terminology for healthcare support workers to be mindful of.
www.magonlinelibrary.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Really good introduction to a series on men's health. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access using their OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #movember
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....