The Gosall Library, July 2020
Read this week’s bulletin on Community Health here
Month: July 2020
Royal College of Nursing
Speaking up: how UK nursing staff expect to be valued
In mid-May 2020, 42,000 RCN members responded to a survey on their experience of nursing during Covid-19. This report is a first look at their experiences of feeling valued, and how in their own view, their value is expressed in relation to pay.
COVID-19
People are missing their daily commute in lockdown – here’s why
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a unique experiment in mass homeworking. It’s the first time since before the industrial revolution that most people are working in the same space that they live. As lockdown begins to ease, the debate is shifting to how and when people will return to the office – if at all. A major obstacle seems to be fears of commuting. The thought of getting on a crowded train in the middle of a pandemic doesn’t sound very appealing. And yet one of the intriguing findings from a new research project into how people have coped with the experience of homeworking has been the number of people who say they miss their commute.
Read more here
Library Bulletin
The Gosall Library, July 2020
Read this week’s bulletin on Learning Disabilities here
COVID-19 Resources
Health Education England COVID-19 bulletin, 16th July 2020
This update covers education and training actions
NHS Confederation
New report on ‘health as the new wealth’
Health should be the new wealth, says a joint report from Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), the NHS Confederation and Yorkshire Universities.
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Mental and Physical Health
Five activities that can protect your mental and physical health as you age
No one is immune to developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis as they get older. But research shows social activities, like joining clubs, interest groups or volunteering, are linked to better mental and physical health and a longer lifespan.
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Local Government Association
Public health transformation seven years on: prevention in neighbourhood, place and system
The LGA’s 2020 public health annual report showcases examples from 10 areas that demonstrate what can be achieved by public health operating across local government and working closely with the NHS and a wide range of local and system partners.
Read the report here
Library Bulletin
The Gosall Library, July 2020
Read this week’s bulletin on Suicide Prevention here
ADCS Discussion Paper
Building a country that works for all children post COVID-19
The purpose of this short discussion paper is to put children, young people and their lived experience of COVID-19 front and centre in national recovery planning.
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