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Did you know that empathy and compassion are fundamental to the One Health approach which recognises that the health of people, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent? 1/4

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Patients may forget the exact wording a clinician used but they rarely forget how that interaction made them feel. There is an increasing amount of evidence that shows empathic healthcare helps patients to have better outcomes and improves their experience. 1/3

Empathy is often seen as a soft skill but growing evidence suggests it is one of healthcare's most powerful therapeutic tools. A talk by our director, Professor Jeremy Howick, will reveal how it can improve outcomes for patients, clinicians and organisations. 1/2

A new study which reveals the impact that empathic cultures have on NHS patient safety ratings, staff #burnout figures and agency costs has important implications for adult #socialcare. 1/3

This year hundreds of University of Leicester staff and students took part in the university's first Empathy Fortnight developed by our colleague Dr Andy Ward. Andy has now received the University of Leicester Citizen Recognition Scheme award in recognition of his work 👏 1/3

MEET… Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare's Post-doctoral Research Associate Becky Edwards MA (Hons), MRes, PhD 🔗 To find out more about our expert team visit le.ac.uk/empathy/people #transformativehealthcare

Have you signed up to our newsletter? June's edition included: ➡️ Empathic healthcare courses ➡️ The latest empathy news ➡️ Empathy publication details with a brief commentary Plus... mailing list members receive a discount on many of our courses 🙌 📧 tinyurl.com/stoneygate-n...

Did you know the practice of #creativewriting can help people to cultivate compassion, reflection and insight, and authentic connection? To explore how creative writing can foster #empathy, understanding and emotional growth join our free Creative Empathy Hour sessions. 1/3

Leading experts from the Global Empathy in Healthcare Network will share their insights at the Empathy and Compassion in One Health Conference with academics, practitioners and educators who are interested in #empathy and #compassion in human, animal, and planetary #health. 1/3

Are you a healthcare professional or trainee who wants to reconnect with the human side of care? We're running a webinar that explains why empathy in healthcare is important and explores practical approaches to integrating empathy into everyday clinical interactions. 1/2

Healthcare education faces a persistent challenge – while it is recognised that collaboration between doctors and midwives is critical for safe healthcare, medical and midwifery students often graduate with limited experience of practicing together. 1/4

Today the NHS turns 78 🎂 For nearly eight decades it has provided healthcare services that are free for all at the point of delivery. We're proud to support NHS staff with our pioneering approach to medical education & training that puts #empathy at the heart of #healthcare. 1/3

Randomised trials have shown empathy can improve patient outcomes and practitioner well-being but while empathy in healthcare is widely studied in in-person consultations, an increasing number of primary care consultations are delivered remotely. 1/3

NHS trusts with empathic cultures have... ✅ 76% higher odds of being rated good or outstanding for patient safety by the CQC  ✅ 46% higher odds of achieving a good or outstanding effectiveness rating ✅ Significantly lower burnout and absenteeism among staff* 1/4

📰 Join our warm, curious community connected through monthly updates. Our newsletter includes: ➡️ Latest courses & events ➡️ The latest news about empathy ➡️ Empathy publications with brief commentary ➡️ Information for academic visitors 📧 Sign up at tinyurl.com/stoneygate-n...

Did you know empathic healthcare benefits medical students and clinicians by reducing burnout and helps patients by reducing avoidable harm and increasing satisfaction? 1/4

Did you know the World Health Organization believes the One Health approach can help to address the full spectrum of disease control? It recognises that the health of people, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent 🌍 1/3

This week the #OckendenReport has been published into the maternity failures in Nottingham. It is the largest independent inquiry of its kind – covering 2,500 families. 1/2

Hundreds of mothers and babies came to harm or died as a result of inadequate care in Nottingham, an inquiry into the NHS’s biggest ever maternity scandal has revealed this week. 1/3

Well done to our Post-doctoral Research Associate Dr Amber Bennett-Weston who has received funding from @nihr.bsky.social 🎉 The Development and Skills Enhancement Award will help Amber to develop her skills related to inclusive & effective patient involvement in medical education.

JOB ALERT! We are seeking two motivated Research Assistants to join an 8-week summer research placement. This opportunity sits within a research programme aimed at improving safety in maternity units. ➡️ Application deadline: Monday, June 29 Apply now: portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...

Are you making the most of your lunchbreak? If you work in healthcare or education they can provide a welcome chance to recharge your batteries... but if you want to get more out of them join our free Creative Empathy Hour sessions. 1/3

Sometimes you hear a statement from a healthcare professional which hits you hard. An attendee at our Educating for Empathy in Healthcare course told us before she arrived she thought "compassion or empathy was lost in healthcare" because of workload and changing priorities. 1/3

How do we create a healthcare system filled with practitioners who put empathy at the heart of everything they do? Hear from our director, Professor Jeremy Howick, how our ground-breaking Educating for Empathy in Healthcare course is helping to make this possible 👇

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The latest NHS Staff Survey revealed stress and burnout continue to be a significant issue with nearly one in three staff describing themselves as burnt out. To support staff and trainees we've developed the Evidence-based Empathy Skills for Healthcare Practitioners course. 1/3

We're proud to support Edinburgh Empathy Place's inaugural conference. Empathy and compassion in One Health: Perspectives across disciplines, species and ecosystems is for academics, practitioners & educators who are interested in empathy in human, animal & planetary health 1/3

Did you know the practice of #creativewriting can help people to cultivate compassion, reflection and insight, and authentic connection? To explore how creative writing can foster #empathy, understanding and emotional growth join our free Creative Empathy Hour sessions. 1/3