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Autism | Diagnosis, daily life and communication
Autism also known as ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way people see, hear and relate to the world. Being autistic doesn’t mean that you have an illness or disease; it means your brain works…
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Loneliness during lockdown
It is estimated that up to 30% of the UK population report feeling lonely on a regular basis or for a prolonged period of time. Sadly, one in ten people also feel like they do not have a close friend, and one in…
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COVID-19 Emergency Support Framework | Assessing the impact of the coronavirus on health care services
As lockdown begins to ease, here at Northern Healthcare we are reflecting on the lessons learnt during the coronavirus outbreak. We made changes to the ways in which we support our residents and work together, as did our colleagues within…
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Rising to the challenges of COVID-19, the response of Northern Healthcare: Supporting people with long-term mental health problems
Northern Healthcare's response to COVID-19 is now published in the British Journal of Mental Health Nursing The COVID-19 crisis has impacted on us all. However, as lockdown measures begin to ease, people living with long-term mental health problems will remain…
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National Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2020
1 in 100 people will experience an episode of schizophrenia in their lifetime. Many people have heard of schizophrenia, but they may not understand what schizophrenia means for individuals living with the diagnosis. ‘National Schizophrenia Awareness Day’ takes place on…
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Northern Healthcare Coronavirus Update
The government has now lifted the majority of restrictions/measures to manage COVID-19. Northern Healthcare recognise that the virus still presents a potential threat to the vulnerable people we support and also to our employees and their ability to remain at…
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Milnshaw House | New enhanced supported living service now open in Accrington
Northern Healthcare have now opened a new service in Accrington, providing enhanced supported living accommodation for people with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities. Milnshaw House can accommodate up to 14 people in single en-suite rooms. The building also…
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Northern Healthcare Annual Conference 2020 | Mental & Physical Health The Equal Evolution
Industry experts discuss the evolution of the alliance between mental health and physical health, and the pathways from one to the other Event details This event from Northern Healthcare brings together mental and physical health care experts to share pioneering…
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The impact of COVID-19 for people living with a long-term mental health diagnosis
There has been mass media coverage in recent weeks concerning the coronavirus and the implications for the future mental health of the UK population. Researchers are highlighting that indications from recent mental health polls, along with evidence from previous national…
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Supporting the recovery of those with a mental health diagnosis
Can we change our behaviours by challenging the negative thought processes that lead to those actions? This is the premise of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is used to help people who are living with a mental health diagnosis or…
