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Listen to Act

@listentoact

We empower people to shape their communities and services through the creation and management of community-led engagement programmes. #completeview

 London, UK
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Joined August 2009
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It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜 It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. We all deserve good mental health. 💜
Drawing of a globe with a smiling face. A green ribbon is wrapped around it, with the text: “World Mental Health Day Oct 10”. Above the drawing is the MHF logo. Below is the text: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

ALT Drawing of a globe with a smiling face. A green ribbon is wrapped around it, with the text: “World Mental Health Day Oct 10”. Above the drawing is the MHF logo. Below is the text: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Join our Annual Conference, 'GP Access Made Simple'. Learn about our focus ares for 2024 and your rights to #GP services. Free lunch included! 🩺 🗓️ Wednesday 27 March 11am - 2pm 📌 Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton. Find out more: bit.ly/43oGcvq
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YoungMinds@YoungMindsUK24 Mar 2024
A letter to anyone feeling anxious today, from our Activist Jasmine.
To anyone feeling anxious, Seeking help is courageous act. And you are so, so brave for existing while living under the weight of anxiety. Th world can be a terrifying place. But when you survive its harshest moments, you are at your strongest.

ALT To anyone feeling anxious, Seeking help is courageous act. And you are so, so brave for existing while living under the weight of anxiety. Th world can be a terrifying place. But when you survive its harshest moments, you are at your strongest.

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Telling Your Friends You’re Diabetic! NEW VIDEO OUT ON YOUTUBE 🎥 GO WATCH & SUBSCRIBE 😁 youtu.be/04g4vKAstVU #diabetes #diabetic #type1diabetes #Type2diabetes
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Good to see @ObserverUK highlight our research that found 1 in 5 people avoided the dentist because of the cost in January 2024. This is up from 1 in 7 (15%) in January 2023. theguardian.com/society/2024…
Patients foot the bill for cuts as NHS dental charges rise 45% in a decade

Patients foot the bill for cuts as NHS dental charges rise 45% in a decade

Dentists say there is a ‘black hole’ in funding for dental treatment in England, with further 4% increase to come next month

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On #DebtAwarenessWeek, we are highlighting how debt can impact your mental health, and how to get help. 👉 There's lots of support available, and you can find links to support services and more information here: bit.ly/3ILMCv2
5 ways that debt can affect your mental health: Anxiety and stress; trouble sleeping; affected relationships; worsening existing conditions; doing less of what helps your mental health. Debt Awareness Week.

ALT 5 ways that debt can affect your mental health: Anxiety and stress; trouble sleeping; affected relationships; worsening existing conditions; doing less of what helps your mental health. Debt Awareness Week.

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Community pharmacies are now offering new services to treat patients for seven common conditions without a GP prescription 🩺💊 This will make it quicker and easier to get care while empowering pharmacists to use their expertise. More: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Graphic with a photo of a smiling pharmacist. Text on the graphic reads: New Pharmacy First Services available without prescription. Seven conditions listed: sinusitis sore throat earache infected insect bite impetigo shingles uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

ALT Graphic with a photo of a smiling pharmacist. Text on the graphic reads: New Pharmacy First Services available without prescription. Seven conditions listed: sinusitis sore throat earache infected insect bite impetigo shingles uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

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Proud to spotlight the incredible work of the ARC Outreach Alliance in NWL, empowering young voices in #mentalhealth research. Their #awardwinning film & advocacy efforts are making a real difference for children & young ppl. Join the mission!#YouthMentalHealth @listentoact
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March ARCs news roundup: mailchi.mp/nihr/march-2024-n… 🪇 Playing an instrument linked to better🧠health, a tool that could expand access to child #MentalHealth services, championing young voices, integrating #NHS primary & community care, #inequalities, gambling policy, events +more
A smiling with his eyes closed whilst playing a large accordion

ALT A smiling with his eyes closed whilst playing a large accordion

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The #NHSDentalRecoveryPlan introduces a change to prevention and good oral health in young children and expands the dental workforce. Details include a 'new patient' payment scheme, funding, and the introduction of dental vans to provide mobile care in underrepresented areas.
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Image from Healthwatch Enfield (@HealthwatchEnf)
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NCL Eye Surgery Proposal 2023. Last August, we were commissioned by NHS @NCL_ICS to gather feedback on their proposal to make changes to the configuration of eye (ophthalmology) surgery services. Read more here: buff.ly/3TNA0dU
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YoungMinds@YoungMindsUK27 Feb 2024
If you're worried about a friend's mental health, have a read of this blog from 23-year-old Hannah. Here she shares her advice on how to listen, what not to do, and how to look after yourself too. youngminds.org.uk/young-pers…
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We are here today at #northmidhospital from 10-1 come and speak with us. #healthwatchenfield #healthwatch #gpaccess #NHS #onestopshop
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Here are thoughts from some members of the ARC Outreach Alliance & insight into one of the projects members of the ARC Outreach Alliance have been involved in. If you'd like to join the ARC Outreach Alliance visit arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/research/… @NIHRcommunity @NIHRARCs @gjsathyamoorthy
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Image from NIHR ARC Northwest London (@ARC_NWL)
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Image from NIHR ARC Northwest London (@ARC_NWL)
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An increasing number of young ppl require assistance from local community health and care services. Learn about the proactive efforts of the ARC Outreach Alliance in addressing this issue. youtu.be/ToQrrS5N9ko?si=cfvw… @Azeem_Majeed @DashaNicholls @DrDougalH #ChildrensMentalHealth
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Listen to Act@listentoact13 Feb 2024
More young people than ever are in need of quality support from local health and care services. Find out why and what the ARC Outreach Alliance are doing about it. A film made by @listentoact volunteers in partnership with @ARC_NWL and @imperialcollege ow.ly/E9e350QAK00
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A spring Covid vaccination will be offered to people at highest risk of serious illness following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The NHS will confirm how and when eligible people can get this vaccination. More: gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-…
Spring Covid vaccination will be offered to: Everyone aged 75 and over Residents in care homes for older adults Immunosuppressed people aged 6 months and over

ALT Spring Covid vaccination will be offered to: Everyone aged 75 and over Residents in care homes for older adults Immunosuppressed people aged 6 months and over

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Pharmacy First scheme has been launched by the NHS to make it easier for patients to access the care they need, and to free up to 10 million GP appointments a year. Check out everything you need to know about the scheme - bit.ly/3wbwD6C #Pharmacy #PharmacyFirst
Pharmacy First means patients can now get prescription-only treatment for some common conditions at their pharmacy, without needing to see a GP first.

ALT Pharmacy First means patients can now get prescription-only treatment for some common conditions at their pharmacy, without needing to see a GP first.

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Thrive LDN@ThriveLDN16 Feb 2024
In this 60 second video, @ProfKevinFenton shares where to find mental health support to navigate low mood, anxiety and poor sleep. Discover resources at @GoodThinkingUK's website to empower your wellbeing this winter. #ThroughTogether #ChampionMentalHealth
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#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #GetInvolvedWithResearch Our Young advisors from the #ARCOutreachAlliance dedicate their time, diligence & input to informing & advising many research initiatives. This is 1st publication of the many research projects they are involved in👏@listentoact
Visual advert for 'Inequalities in mental health service utilisation by children and young people: a population survey using linked electronic health records from NWL, UK' published in the BMJ Journal. Supported by the ARC Outreach Alliance

ALT Visual advert for 'Inequalities in mental health service utilisation by children and young people: a population survey using linked electronic health records from NWL, UK' published in the BMJ Journal. Supported by the ARC Outreach Alliance

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🗣️ LOCAL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🤝 Do you have the knowledge, and passion to promote better health & social care for people in Enfield? We're looking for local residents to join us as Local Committee Volunteers to guide and monitor our work! buff.ly/3zTteYH
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