Consultant in Public Health in St Helens. Mental Wellbeing. Suicide Prevention. Complex Lives. Drugs & Alcohol. Vulnerable people. Runner. Views are my own.
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Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Public Health Specialty Training recruitment 2025.
60 x places.
Closes 21/11
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Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Did you catch our preview of these real conversations between local figures and everyday men?
Showing the strength that men can find by talking about their mental health. Watch the first part tomorrow! #WorldMentalHealthDay
@Saints1890 @AndyReidMBE_STF
sthelens.gov.uk/article/1145…
ALT Men find strength and support in being open about their mental health.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
For too long, talking about your feelings has been considered a sign of weakness - it's not.
We asked men who live & work in St Helens Borough to share their struggles & how they overcame them. Hear their stories on #WorldMentalHealthDay
@Saints1890 @AndyReidMBE_STF
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
MMR jab uptake in young people in England up by 23% since 2023, says NHS theguardian.com/society/2024…
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Not long now😊 St Helens inclusion cup Tournament this Thursday 10am-3pm Anyone is welcome to come along to support, meet the local services and have a great day out⚽️⚽️⚽️ @sthelenstownfc @CGLStHelens @COMETWOGETHER @sthelensstar
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Recent visitors to St Helens Town Hall may have spotted a number of stones stacked at reception.
The 'Stack of Stones (SoS)' project - created by Christopher Whittle - is a memorial to military personnel and veterans who have taken their own lives.
ALT The 'Stack of Stones (SoS)' project - created by Christopher Whittle. The 75 white pebbles are stacked at the St Helens Town Hall reception.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Suicides are preventable, and you could make a difference.
Much work has been done in recent years to reduce rates, and at Council yesterday elected members took our four-point Ok to Ask Campaign pledge, which asks people to...
oktoaskcampaign.co.uk/
ALT Cllrs and senior council officers sign the Ok to Ask pledge.
ALT Cllrs and senior council officers sign the Ok to Ask pledge.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
On Sunday we have a opportunity to support those less fortunate than ourselves!
Our great friends @SHBMobilePantry
will be in attendance to accept all food donations!
If you can spare a bag or two of food please bring with you!
The van will be parked up near the Start Area!
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
(1/3) The Public Health Grant announcement represents an inadequate investment in essential public health services at a time when populations across England are in desperate need of support to protect and improve their health.
fph.org.uk/news/fph-statemen…
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
🧵[1/3]Today, @andrealeadsom published the #PublicHealth Grant allocations for England for 2024-25.
It is "nowhere near enough." @felly500
Although described as an ⬆️, high inflation & ⬆️pay mean the settlement will be the 9th yr of real-term✂️to local public health funding.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Measles cases are rising in England.
You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses.
For more information ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR
ALT Illustration of two vaccine vials. The text reads "2 doses of the MMR vaccine can stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
The situation in the UK is deeply concerning. Health is declining and health inequalities are widening. This is not the case with other European countries. The UK's rankings have gone down since 2014. What a tragic waste of lives @ucl @bmj_latest
Open letter in @BMJ_latest to UK party leaders by @MichaelMarmot says not only is health the foremost concern of individuals, communities and businesses, health is also an indicator of how well a nation is performing bit.ly/41YRuWE
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Are you applying for the 2024 Public Health Speciality Training Scheme?
Check out our updated guide for navigating the recruitment process 👇 publichealthjobs.co.uk/blog/…
ALT Prepare for your place: Public Health Specialty Training Scheme
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Saint-Safe | Applications are now out for our latest PB funding event alongside our partners @sthelenscouncil & @TorusFoundation for funding bids of up to £2000
Application form please email 👉 [email protected]
What it is all about? 👉 orlo.uk/NhRer
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
#SaintSafe | Potential applicants!!
Please make sure you get across to Holy Cross Parish Hall, off Corporation St, Saint Helens WA10 1EF.
10:00am - Monday 4th December 2023.
We will have staff ready to assist you with completion of your application form.
See you there !!
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Local people and families came together this week to remember the lives of those they have tragically lost to suicide.
The event was supported by a range of partners and bereavement charities, providing a welcoming place to reflect and access support.
sthelens.gov.uk/article/9961…
ALT Partner agencies, charities and organisers of the Suicide Memorial Event.
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
What's the secret to a long and happy life? 💙
According to Robert Waldinger, the answer is a matter of connection - and he's got the science to prove it.
Explore the important link between relationships and long-term #health: mck.co/3KmcvSE
#McKAuthorTalks
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Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
'A whole council approach to tackling inequalities' - @themjcouk article by @du_health, Director of Public Health for @sthelenscouncil
bit.ly/3Rv6W9R
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
When @NCISH_UK began studying patient suicide, it was a common view that services could make little difference.
We now have extensive evidence on how MH care can ⬇️ risk. Summarised in our “10 ways to improve safety” that all trusts should adopt.
#WSPD2023 #SuicidePrevention
Dr Michelle Loughlin FFPH retweeted
Interested in applying for public health specialty training?
Here is a list of upcoming open days to learn more and ask questions 🧵👇
@FPH @ADPHUK @pubhealthjobsuk @TheBMA @BMA_JuniorDocs @UKHSA
Full details at medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-t…