Many people provide unpaid care to family or friends and are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out what help and advice is out there to support you - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-02/what-support-can-i-get-carer
1/2 "A lot of women would be shocked that nearly 1 in 10 breast cancers are linked to alcohol." MacMillan Lead Cancer Nurse Caroline Tweedie believes this is vital information to help prevent more women developing cancer.
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...
Another day enjoying the local artwork at services in Sunderland while I'm out collecting data. Today I've been at Swan Lodge. #Sunderland #mural
✍️ Joined by over 30 leading health and policy experts, we have written to Secretary of State Wes Streeting MP, urging him to revisit the current approach to tackling alcohol harm and commit to an evidence-based strategy that reflects the true scale of the current crisis. ahauk.org/news/health-...
Enjoying the inspiring artwork to support recovery at NERAF Sunderland while collecting data today #Recovery
We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a #GPappointment and what they're offered. Read our article to find out what patients are entitled to ask for at their GP practice. bit.ly/4eSA9VX
You know it's going to be a great session when you walk in and see this. Thanks Recovery Connections! #soundbath
Looking forward to attending the Recovery Connections Women's event today at Sunderland Minster as part of #alcoholawarenessweek
Amazing artwork on display at the Salvation Army in Southwick, Sunderland, when I was collecting data today for the Sunderland PLUS project 😀
In our recently published stroke research from the ADOPTS feasibility trial we explored the development and implementation of psychological support after stroke #stroke #strokeresearch doi.org/10.3390/heal...
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📢 New report: UK alcohol industry groups spent 2024 misleading the public on harm, the economy, environment & policy We analysed 140+ industry documents & found a strategy of cherry-picking evidence, overstating economic value & downplaying health harms www.shaap.org.uk/publication/...
🗣️"People have the right to know about the risk associated with alcohol consumption and cancer" Miles Briggs MSP, Co-Convener of the CPG on Cancer, supports SHAAP's guidance on the risks of alcohol for cancer & calls for health warnings on alcohol products #CancerPreventionActionWeek
The view from the office today. More data collection at the amazing Mickey's Place in Sulgrave, Washington. #viewfromtheoffice
Thrilled to be part of the team awarded the Outstanding Translational Research Initiative for the Sunderland Plus project #FuseAwards25 @fuseonline.bsky.social @drkatjack.bsky.social @liztitchener.bsky.social @profamyodonnell.bsky.social
We’re really proud to win the Fuse award #FuseAwards25 for ‘Outstanding Translational Research Initiative’ for our mobile health bus offering primary care and relational support for people struggling with alcohol and drug related harms in Sunderland. #SunderlandPLUS @fuseonline.bsky.social
📢 We’re excited to reveal the #FuseAwards25 finalists, recognising #PublicHealth excellence in the North East, North Cumbria & beyond! 🏆 Winners revealed 16 June - join us in Newcastle! Huge thanks to all who entered - the standard was exceptional. Meet our finalists 🔽 fuse.ac.uk/news/finalis...
