NEWS
NEWS IN BRIEF
RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE ADULT
PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENTS TO WALK
LAUNCHED
A new guide to promote and improve access to
green spaces for general adult psychiatric inpatients
has been launched. Green walking in mental health
recovery was developed by the Centre for Sustainable
Healthcare in partnership with the Royal College of
Psychiatrists, and details the evidence base as well
as setting out how to get walking groups started.
Download the guide and find out more about the Green
Walking initiative at: www.sustainablehealthcare.org.
uk/green-walking.
NEW E-LEARNING RESOURCES ON
DELIVERY OF CARE TO COVID-19
PATIENTS
Health Education England has launched new training
resources for allied health professionals across the
UK. The resource brings together learning from across
the four nations on key topics including respiratory
physiotherapy, managing tracheostomy, nutrition,
activity and function. Access the training at: www.e-lfh.
org.uk/programmes/coronavirus.
NEW TRAINING MODULES ON ME/
CFS LAUNCHED
The ME Association has made available training
modules for healthcare professionals who are working
with people with ME/chronic fatigue syndrome. The
case studies are based on a range of case studies and
will result in a certificate for continuing professional
development evidence. Access the one-hour module
at: www.studyprn.com/p/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.
SECOND INDEPENDENT PIP
REVIEW FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
EXTENDED
A second independent review into how the personal
independence payment (PIP) assessment process
is working in Northern Ireland has been extended
because of the COVID-19 pandemic. RCOT will be
submitting a response; please send comments by
31 August to: [email protected]. For
more information, visit: www.communities-ni.gov.uk/
indpipreview2.
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