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05164
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hoose whatyou use
The FPA essential guide to contraception
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FAMILY PLANNING AND CONTRACEPTION |
| Synopsis | A wealth of easyto read information about every contraceptive method available in the UK. Considers medical and lifestyle choices which might affect choice of contraception, explains how to have safer sex, and tells the truth about contraception. | ||
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05163
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The C.A.N. cook kit
Cheap and nutritious
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FOOD AND NUTRITION |
| Synopsis | This food and health toolkit has been produced by Community Food and Health (Scotland) in conjunction with NHS Ayrshire & Arran. The toolkit contains iseas and sufggestions on activities around food. All activities are based around the national food model "the eatwell plate". The toolkit contains colourful, laminated recipe posters (15) and cards (17), basic techniques posters (8), quizzes, games and activities on sugar, fat and labelling which can all be used together or on their own. Although the pack was originally intended for work with homeless groups it could be used for a wide variety of groups and settings including community food worker teams, and schools. Some networks haver identified a use for it in work around learning disabilities. | ||
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05162
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The mindful way through depression
Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness
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MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS |
| Synopsis | An alternative way to help people who suffer from depression, this book teaches mindfulness, a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to the most difficult emotions and life experiences, to help break the cycle of chronic unhappiness. | ||
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05161
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Visible memories
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DVD
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MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS |
| Synopsis | A DVD about self harm. The film allows people who self harm to describe their experiences. Includes reasons why they self har, and approaches they find helpful or unhelpful. Recognises self harm as a coping mechanism. | ||
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05160
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Rory
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ALCOHOL |
| Synopsis | ‘Rory’ is a dog who cannot understand why his owner is acting in a certain way until his neighbour explains to him it is because his owner has a problem with alcohol. This resource contains a delightful storybook, glove puppet, activities and games to explore Rory’s feelings, who he can talk to and how he finds out that it is not his fault. Produced by Alcohol Focus Scotland, 2007 | ||
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05159
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A boy called Luke
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MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS |
| Synopsis | A resource pack for professionals working with young people exploring the personal recovery journey of a young man from mental ill health. DVD and worksheets included. The short film depicts a teenage boy’s experience of psychosis and explores the early signs of a psychotic illness. It shows the confusion and fear often experienced in the early stages of a mental health problem. It offers messages of hope, treatment and recovery. | ||
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05158
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ABC of health informatics
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT |
| Synopsis | patient data, health information, health informatics, e-health Investigates better use of information to help clinicians in decision making and communication activity. | ||
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04138
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Know your balls check 'em out
Understanding testicular cancer
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MALE HEALTH |
| Synopsis | DVD based pack to highlight the importance of teticular self examination (tse) in the detection of testicular cancer.Includes celebrities and sportsmen such as Chris Evans and Jonathan Ross. | ||
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03537
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Employee health in the NHS
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WORKPLACE |
| Synopsis | suggestions for action for promoting the health of NHS employees. Topics covered include health, smoking, alcohol and drug policies and testing, promoting physical activity, dental and oral health, healthy eating, breastfeeding, stress and work life balance. Updated 2010 | ||
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00884
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Employee health in the NHS
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Book - reference only
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WORKPLACE |
| Synopsis | suggestions for action for promoting the health of NHS employees. Topics covered include health, smoking, alcohol and drug policies and testing, promoting physical activity, dental and oral health, healthy eating, breastfeeding, stress and work life balance. Updated 2010 | ||
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