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Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)

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Dr Michael Craig Watson (Trustee IHPE)@drmcw.bsky.social · 4w ago

Applying the Ottawa Charter to evaluate health literacy outcomes of the Little Aussie Bugs course for Australian early childhood educators academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Applying the Ottawa Charter to evaluate health literacy outcomes of the Little Aussie Bugs course for Australian early childhood educators

Abstract. Early childhood offers an important opportunity to lay the foundations for lifelong health literacy. The Little Aussie Bugs (LAB) dialogic book s

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Royal College of Nursing@rcn.org.uk · last mo.

New investment in AI and digital technology could support nursing staff, but we are clear: patient safety must come first. No amount of innovation will avoid the need to invest in the nursing workforce in the face of understaffing, growing demand and ever more complex needs. Read more ⬇️

Patient safety must be at heart of NHS technology upgrade| News | Royal College of Nursing

No amount of new technology will avoid the need to invest in the nursing workforce, in the face of dangerous understaffing, growing demand and ever more complex needs, the RCN says.

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Simon Opher@simonforstroud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For only the second year since 2016 there has been an increase in the number of children who enjoy reading. The increase was across all ages, but was most marked in young people aged 14 - 18. Reading is the single most important activity in developing a child's cognition, academic success... 🧵 1/2

Children and young people's reading in 2026 | National Literacy Trust

This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.

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Simon Opher@simonforstroud.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We must choose connection over division. I fear that we are now further away from the kinder, fairer, more tolerant world sought by Jo Cox, than at any time since her death. Today is the 10th anniversary her murder. 🔗https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/2026/06/16/the-tenth-anniversary-of-jos-murder/

Simon Opher@simonforstroud.bsky.social · last mo.

As a GP I have completed hundreds of fit notes - but the reality is that they are just a tick-box exercise & do nothing to help get people back into work. We need a system that supports the patient, while recognising that in the majority of cases you are better off at work rather than at home.

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · last mo.

The @commonwealthfund.org​ 2027–28 Harkness Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for individuals who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice to spend a year in the US, conducting internationally comparative research with mentorship from leading experts. Apply now ⬇️

Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice

The Harkness Fellowships aim to produce the next generation of health policy leaders in participating countries

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