Laura
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social
NHS Knowledge Specialist
All views my own. She/Her
All views my own. She/Her
Reposted by Laura
Great to see our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social colleague Sam Ndoro has a new paper out .. - 2026 - International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Community Mental Health Workers' Experiences of Care‐Coordinating Hospital Discharge of Patients With Diagnosis of Mental Health Condition Into Community Mental Health Integrated Services in the Northwest of England
The significance of community mental health workers in coordinating hospital discharge of patients with diagnosed mental health conditions is globally recognised, yet research on their experiences is...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Great to see our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social colleague Sam Ndoro has a new paper out .. - 2026 - International Journal of Mental Health Nursing - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
For #BlackHistoryMonth let's highlight Dr Aggrey Burke, the NHS's first Black consultant psychiatrist.
His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health.
Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health.
Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
Aggrey Burke Fellowship
The Aggrey Burke Fellowship is a two-year programme for Black medical students at UK universities.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
October 1, 2026 at 9:49 AM
For #BlackHistoryMonth let's highlight Dr Aggrey Burke, the NHS's first Black consultant psychiatrist.
His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health.
Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health.
Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
Reposted by Laura
What if 10 minutes a day for 10 days could make you happier? Try our free evidence-based programme and see for yourself 10daysofhappiness.org
10 Days of Happiness
Free online program to boost your wellbeing
10daysofhappiness.org
September 28, 2026 at 7:34 AM
What if 10 minutes a day for 10 days could make you happier? Try our free evidence-based programme and see for yourself 10daysofhappiness.org
Fantastic! Well done to all involved 👏
Great to see latest publication #CareResponders Study with @penninecarenhs.bsky.social authors
The care responders study: a realist synthesis of police–clinician joint and co-response models for youth mental health crises rdcu.be/3eftwY6v8Qba @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
The care responders study: a realist synthesis of police–clinician joint and co-response models for youth mental health crises rdcu.be/3eftwY6v8Qba @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
rdcu.be
October 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Fantastic! Well done to all involved 👏
Reposted by Laura
It is Occupational Health Awareness Week. You can find out more about occupational health from SOM www.som.org.uk/what-occupat... #OHAW2026 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
What is occupational health? | The Society of Occupational Medicine
What is occupational health (OH)? Occupational health (OH) maintains the wellbeing of employees, preventing and removing ill-health and developing solutions to keep staff with health issues at work. O...
www.som.org.uk
September 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM
It is Occupational Health Awareness Week. You can find out more about occupational health from SOM www.som.org.uk/what-occupat... #OHAW2026 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
It is Migraine Awareness Week @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on migraine in adults tinyurl.com/kt3e5kue and children tinyurl.com/mu22abnx
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It is Migraine Awareness Week @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on migraine in adults tinyurl.com/kt3e5kue and children tinyurl.com/mu22abnx
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
The latest #QualityImprovement bulletin is out. Thank you The QI hub. Great for keeping up to date in all areas of improvement
www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
September 2026 Improvement Evidence Update
Welcome to the September 2026 Improvement Evidence Update — your go-to monthly summary of the latest quality improvement research, evidence, tools, and events—all from the past month and condensed int...
www.theqihub.com
September 23, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The latest #QualityImprovement bulletin is out. Thank you The QI hub. Great for keeping up to date in all areas of improvement
www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on Alzheimer's disease bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Alzheimer disease - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a global, nonreversible impairment in cerebral functioning. AD is characterized by memory loss, loss of soc...
bestpractice.bmj.com
September 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on Alzheimer's disease bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Apologies...our NoW catalogue is unavailable until Thursday. This means that if you are @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and need to order any journal articles, please contact me and we will try and get hold of them for you in the meantime
September 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Apologies...our NoW catalogue is unavailable until Thursday. This means that if you are @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and need to order any journal articles, please contact me and we will try and get hold of them for you in the meantime
Reposted by Laura
Join Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2026 from 10 September to 10 October to support the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy. tinyurl.com/439pxhs5 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social
Greater Manchester's Month of Hope 2026
10 September – 10 October 2026 Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope returns this autumn, running from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October). Delivered as pa...
tinyurl.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Join Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2026 from 10 September to 10 October to support the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy. tinyurl.com/439pxhs5 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
Hurrah! @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowlege & Library Hub has been refreshed. The navigation options are now on the menu at the top, NOT, the left hand side. Contact a Knowledge Specialist for refresher training/questions. tinyurl.com/yjf53pps @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
July 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Hurrah! @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowlege & Library Hub has been refreshed. The navigation options are now on the menu at the top, NOT, the left hand side. Contact a Knowledge Specialist for refresher training/questions. tinyurl.com/yjf53pps @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Brand new 2026 ebook for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff!
Maintaining Our Health through Occupation
A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde...
Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Maintaining Our Health through Occupation
A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde...
Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
July 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Brand new 2026 ebook for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff!
Maintaining Our Health through Occupation
A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde...
Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Maintaining Our Health through Occupation
A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde...
Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
At @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service we're getting ready for ... updates to the Knowledge & Library Hub 8th July. Check out this short video for main change tinyurl.com/3xk635hj & contact us for a quick overview @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
July 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
At @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service we're getting ready for ... updates to the Knowledge & Library Hub 8th July. Check out this short video for main change tinyurl.com/3xk635hj & contact us for a quick overview @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
During Learning Disability Week Mencap is calling on employers to move beyond hesitation and recognise people with a learning disability as a valuable and overlooked part of the UK workforce rather than being written off.
tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, is stopping employers hiring people with a learning disability
tinyurl.com
June 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
During Learning Disability Week Mencap is calling on employers to move beyond hesitation and recognise people with a learning disability as a valuable and overlooked part of the UK workforce rather than being written off.
tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/5n944ev6
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Our current awareness bulletins help staff keep up to date. Go to intranet - Knowledge Service - Health News & Bulletins.
#Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
#Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
June 18, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Our current awareness bulletins help staff keep up to date. Go to intranet - Knowledge Service - Health News & Bulletins.
#Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
#Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability.
With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive.
We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society.
Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek
With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive.
We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society.
Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek
June 15, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability.
With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive.
We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society.
Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek
With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive.
We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society.
Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek
Reposted by Laura
The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴
We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬
Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬
Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
June 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴
We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬
Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴🏴🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬
Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
Reposted by Laura
It is Carers Week. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can sign up to receive the Inclusion Bulletin which contains news items, reports and research relating to carers. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
June 9, 2026 at 9:05 AM
It is Carers Week. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can sign up to receive the Inclusion Bulletin which contains news items, reports and research relating to carers. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
#HiVis fortnight highlights support for those with a vision impairment. Please contact the Knowledge Service to find out about the tools that make the eBooks and databases available to @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff more accessible.
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
June 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
#HiVis fortnight highlights support for those with a vision impairment. Please contact the Knowledge Service to find out about the tools that make the eBooks and databases available to @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff more accessible.
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Consider supporting dementia research this #DementiaActionWeek2026. I signed up to
@dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social
some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
@simonkaye.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social
some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
@simonkaye.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
Join dementia research
<p>I’ve just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @joindementiaresearch. They need you too. Sign up today: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/</p...
www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
May 22, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Consider supporting dementia research this #DementiaActionWeek2026. I signed up to
@dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social
some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
@simonkaye.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
@dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social
some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
@simonkaye.bsky.social
@rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
In Dementia Action Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service, our journal collection has the latest best practice with your Athens account. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @jackiekindell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
Healthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Background: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ...
www.magonlinelibrary.com
May 21, 2026 at 7:57 AM
In Dementia Action Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service, our journal collection has the latest best practice with your Athens account. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @jackiekindell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Laura
It's #DementiaActionWeek2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Everyone in England can access @cochrane.org for Dementia & Cognitive reviews & getting involved tinyurl.com/563hk246 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot
May 22, 2026 at 6:26 AM
It's #DementiaActionWeek2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Everyone in England can access @cochrane.org for Dementia & Cognitive reviews & getting involved tinyurl.com/563hk246 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot
Reposted by Laura
Knowledge Service will be unstaffed on Monday 25th May 2026. The Knowledge & Library Hub and our Library Management System remain accessible 24/7 www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend
Alt: Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend happy picture of panda with umbrella
static.klipy.com
May 22, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Knowledge Service will be unstaffed on Monday 25th May 2026. The Knowledge & Library Hub and our Library Management System remain accessible 24/7 www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura
Supporting #DementiaActionWeek2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service contact me to receive our regular bulletin of new articles for mental health staff. #Forgetmenot @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
May 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Supporting #DementiaActionWeek2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service contact me to receive our regular bulletin of new articles for mental health staff. #Forgetmenot @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social