Depression: 'I kept my head down to survive the day at work'

Depression: 'I kept my head down to survive the day at work' For Natalie Hall, 36, the fear that she might lose her job or not be trusted in her day-to-day judgements was a barrier to talking openly to colleagues about her depression and anxiety disorder.

But this may not be uncommon as a survey suggests mental health problems remain a taboo in the workplace.The poll of 2,025 UK workers by the charity Time to Change found they would rather talk to colleagues about sex or money worries than a mental health issue. BBC News - Health

• Workmates stay silent over mental health issues The Times

Combatting loneliness one conversation at a time: a call to action

Combatting loneliness one conversation at a time: a call to action This report outlines the findings of the Commission and how loneliness affects different groups of people within society. The report highlights the range of people that loneliness impacts on and shows how tackling loneliness can benefit individuals and communities. Kings Fund - Health Management and Policy Alert.

Alarm over sharp rise in ambulance patient deaths in England

Alarm over sharp rise in ambulance patient deaths in England A sharp rise in the number of patients dying unexpectedly while under the care of NHS ambulance staff has prompted warnings that the service is under “excessive pressure”.

NHS figures for England obtained under freedom of information (FoI) laws show “serious incidents” resulting in the death of a patient more than doubled from 31 in 2012 to 72 in 2016, rising year on year. The Guardian

NHS to use 'sickness surveillance system' to predict pressure points this winter

NHS to use 'sickness surveillance system' to predict pressure points this winter he NHS is to use a "sickness surveillance system" to predict illnesses before they happen this winter in a bid to cope with crippling pressures.

The technology combines data gathered daily from GP surgeries, hospital emergency departments, the NHS 111 helpline and walk-in centres with Met Office weather alerts and is intended to give medics early warning of regional outbreaks of flu or other seasonal illnesses.

When it records a surge in any particular illness, it will provide the NHS with several days’ notice that hospitals in the same area are likely to see an influx of patients.

In turn, they will have the chance to reschedule planned surgery, free up beds and ensure that enough staff are on standby, it is hoped. The Telegraph

Northamptonshire family business raises over £32,000 for specialist baby incubator for NGH ward

Northamptonshire family business raises over £32,000 for specialist baby incubator for NGH ward A big-hearted family has raised thousands of pounds in a one year fundraising drive to buy a specialist premature baby incubator - a more accessible machine to allow parents to interact with their baby. Northampton Chronicle and Echo