Health chiefs have drawn up new guidance to encourage doctors to place mental health therapists in practice surgeries – bringing more mental and physical health services under one roof. These new therapists will be integrated into primary care teams and focus on common mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, particularly where this occurs in patients with a long term physical health condition such as diabetes, respiratory or heart problems. Evidence suggests nine out of 10 adults with mental health problems are supported in primary care and broadening the range of services for patients, means local health services are better equipped to deal with patients’ physical and mental health needs.
Things about well-being...
The Good Childhood Report 2018 has been published by The Children's Society.
This report examines the state of children’s well-being in the UK. It finds that one in six (16 per cent) of more than 11,000 children aged 14 surveyed reported self-harming. It looks at the reasons behind the unhappiness which increases the risk of children self-harming. The report urges the Government to make sure that every child can talk to a counsellor in their school.
Things about Duchenne muscular dystrophy...
- This article in Acta Paediatrica looks at parent-child communication and the timing of interventions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy care.
- In the news this morning a possible treatment option is hitting the headlines - it is based on research using gene editing in dogs - if you want to read more the the details of the study are here and some comments on it here
Things about prenatal opioid exposure...
This american article discusses direct neurotoxic, indirect, and stress-related pathophysiologies of prenatal opioid exposure on neurodevelopment of children.
The Government has put together a collection of information and guidance relating to health and care organisations and industry about planning for a potential no-deal Brexit.
Things to do...
The annual Art in the Gardens event, held in Sheffield Botanical Gardens, is arguably the largest outdoor art exhibition in the north of England with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from throughout the UK. This event is an opportunity to buy the perfect piece of art or craft direct from the artists, whilst enjoying the perfect surroundings that the gardens have to offer. Thousands of pieces of art and craft on show and for sale. Sheffield Botanical Gardens, 1 - 2 September 2018 10.30am - 5.30pm
Things to eat...
September always makes me thing of autumn woods and fungi.....not suggesting you collect your own unless you really know what you are doing...but this Jamie Oliver vegetarian and gluten-free Mushroom Bourguignon sounds worth making.
Things almost back to normal...
We will be open evenings again next week Mon-Wed until 7pm.