Month: February 2023

Migrant women health data analysis

This data looks at the health of and inequalities in health of pregnant migrant women, based on data routinely recorded at appointments for all pregnant women booking for maternity services in England. It includes analysis of social factors such as whether mothers felt that they had adequate support available during and after pregnancy.

Preconception health among migrant women in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Government response to report on impact of body image on mental and physical health

The government has published a policy paper in reply to a Health and Social Care Committee on the impact of body image on mental and physical health. It says the government recognises the growing pressure on people to achieve an idealised body image, and that dissatisfaction with body image can have a significant impact on people’s mental and physical health throughout their lives.

The impact of body image on mental and physical health: government response to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee’s second report of session 2022 to 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Griefcast

Talking about death and grief isn’t something we do well in Britain – but there are tools out there to help us change this. Griefcast, a podcast by comedian Cariad Lloyd, whose father died while she was just a teenager, “examines the human experience of grief and death – but with comedians, so it’s cheerier than it sounds.” Guests including comedians talk about their experiences of and views on death, grief and funerals.

Griefcast — Cariad Lloyd

Library Bulletins

Learning Disabilities and Depression

The current bulletins for Learning Disabilities and Depression, produced by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust, are now available to view and download.

For support accessing any of the articles within the bulletins please contact: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

Anxiety, OCD and Phobia Bulletins

Please find the latest Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobia Bulletins from Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust here.

If you cannot access the articles please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk for assistance.