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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. OTnews June 2020 11