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@helendon-rn

Independent nurse consultant, passionate about public health nursing, vaccination, etc... Queen' Nurse, Chair Self-Care forum. Posts are my own.

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14.12.2025 22:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #SelfCareWeek and the theme is #MindBody. Recent surveys show stress is becoming more widespread in the UK. It's useful to recognise the signs of #stress in ourselves & others. For help visit @rethinkcharity.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social

20.11.2025 12:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @mrsbosanquet.bsky.social

20.11.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the start of #SelfCareWeek but what is #selfcare? We practise it everyday, from brushing our teeth, to eating healthily, and exercising. It's what we do for our
#MindBody every day. bit.ly/3HlxbJd @adewilliams.bsky.social @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @bromleywell.bsky.social

17.11.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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It’s #FridayFactSheet time. For #SelfCareWeek (17–23 Nov) we’re launching our new Moving More resource. #MindBody is the theme + we’re highlighting how physical activity boosts mood, supports health and helps us stay independent. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @exerciseworks.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

14.11.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #Stoptober - a great time to focus on #quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vapes visit your pharmacy for advice. It's also worth understanding the sneaky "tricks" of the tobacco industry to get people hooked, according to @who.int @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

28.10.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a great way to think about how can bring self care into everyday practice

21.10.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #BackCareAwarenessWeek and #FridayFactSheet time! Back pain is more common than you think - affecting 8 in 10 of us at some point in our lives, so let’s care for our backs. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @thecsp.bsky.social @physiopoduk.bsky.social @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

10.10.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #HealthLiteracyMonth & here is a new poster from our LSCS study which highlights a lack of understanding of basic NHS advice. Teaching children health ed early can help increase health literacy levels. bit.ly/4o8PvsK @shelleymoseley.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

13.10.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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October is #healthliteracymonth. Health literacy is the knowledge, skills, understanding & confidence to use health info. Poor health literacy directly impacts health outcomes. @pharmacistdaz.uk @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social

07.10.2025 10:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #WorldPharmacistsDay - which should probably be #WorldPharmacyTeamsDay! Our pharmacies are #invaluable health hubs on the high street serving communities with a range of advice and services. @adewilliams.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social @pharmayci.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

25.09.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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29 September was #heartday and coronary heart disease - CHD - is the leading cause of death worldwide and yet it is largely preventable. Here are some more worrying statistics about #CHD from @thebhf.bsky.social. @clivenicholson1.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helensalisbury.bsky.social

30.09.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Self-Care Week 2025 is coming National Self-Care Week (17-23 November 2025) is a campaign designed to inspire and empower people to take charge of their own physical and mental wellbeing. Led by the Self Care Forum, it’s an awaren...

Great blog by @helendon-rn.bsky.social rallying those working in health to see #SelfCareWeek as a national opportunity to empower communities for better health. Read the blog here bit.ly/47GGzG3 @adewilliams.bsky.social @theqicn.bsky.social @nurseeverafter.bsky.social @firogers3.bsky.social

16.09.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #eczemaawarenessweek so our #FridayFactSheet is our #eczema resource. Eczema can start in childhood, it can come and go. 60% of children are clear of it by aged 11. Although some people have it for life. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @eczemasupport.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

19.09.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

10.09.2025 10:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #KnowYourNumbers week. High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because it rarely has symptoms. Find out if you have it by getting it checked, many pharmacies offer this service. Or make an appt with your nurse. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @thebhf.bsky.social @adewilliams.bsky.social

11.09.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #FridayFactSheet time and here the spotlight is on #heartburn and #indegestion - also known as #dyspepsia, a burning pain or discomfort in the chest or upper abdomen. More info here bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @drjomaher.bsky.social @rcndcnforum.bsky.social

22.08.2025 09:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book launch: Safe Vaccine Administration | Event | Royal College of Nursing Join us for the book launch of Safe Vaccine Administration, edited by former RCN colleague Helen Donovan and Professor Helen Bedford.

Safe Vaccine Administration - join us for the book launch in London on 23 October at RCN HQ - register your place here: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social

22.08.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A nurse in a GP surgery gives a vaccination to a child

A nurse in a GP surgery gives a vaccination to a child

Significant changes to the UK's national vaccination programme are coming into effect. In our latest blog, @helendon-rn.bsky.social explains all. Thanks also to @helenebedford.bsky.social Read it here: qicn.org.uk/all-change-t...

01.08.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

26.07.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to promote this new book edited by QN @helendon-rn.bsky.social and @helenebedford.bsky.social - read a summary of its objectives, 12 chapters and key info here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

29.07.2025 08:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

26.07.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social

25.07.2025 13:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Great to see this published #Vaccineswork @springernature.com Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @helenebedford.bsky.social bit.ly/4mcdLsV
@rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @selfcareforum.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social

25.07.2025 13:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting to see it finally published

25.07.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Just published @SpringerNature.com
Safe Vaccine Administration. Practical Guidelines for and by Nurses and Midwives
Eds. @helendon-rn.bsky.social & @helenebedford.bsky.social
bit.ly/4mcdLsV
Offers information on practical aspects of managing immunisation programmes and clinic management
@rcn.org.uk

24.07.2025 06:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek and @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social is reminding us that NHS advice is to drink no more than 14 units a week spread out across 3 or more days. That's 6 pints of beer or 6 medium glasses of wine. More info here bit.ly/4nY3cLZ @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

10.07.2025 13:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We are proud to partner with @pifonline.bsky.social and PCI in calling for credible, personalised health information to help people take control of their health - our research shows this is lacking and a barrier to #selfcare and better health outcomes. @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

23.06.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Along with SCARU @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social we ran one of the largest #selfcare studies. 3k+ people took part, the results showed a gap between what patients want & what professionals think. Read more: bit.ly/3G8FCuM @helensalisbury.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

26.06.2025 14:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week is #WorldContinenceWeek β€” an important time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about bladder and bowel health. We have a factsheet with symptom advice and other helpful info here: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @rhianlast.bsky.social @bladderboweluk.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social

18.06.2025 08:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0