Thread by @ChildNurseOJ

My contribution to #AllOurHealth in greater detail. Having completed the Day 3 activities, I would like to share a contribution I can make to the framework priorities. I have chosen to focus on Physical Activity....

Firstly lets look at the importance....
Physical activity has an affect on illness prevention as well as having a marked positive effect on mental wellbeing and physical health. This infographic explores some of the ways physical activity helps #AllOurHealth

Next lets explore which of the #AllOurHealth priorities physical health promotion effects
- Healthier diets & Weights (in conjunction with an improvement in diet activity can help with a healthy weight)
- Mental Health (physical activity has shown improvement in MH outcomes)

Focusing on mental health:
Mind UK have produced a lovely video encouraging people to take up physical activity to support mental health. Mental health benefits include:
- better sleep
- serotonin production
- managing thoughts
- distraction

#AllOurHealth

Further benefits include:
- reduction in depression
-social interaction
- positive self image
- sense of achievement
These benefits can help all kinds of people. @PHE_uk have the following infographics for people of all ages #AllOurHealth

When we consider weight and diet:
- An improvement in physical health can help people lose weight
- Diet promotion can go hand in hand with physical health and vice versa
- Positive interviewing techniques can promote a healthy lifestyle (see infographic) #AllOurHealth

When I consider my impact:
I have found a local mental health support service run in the city I am based in. It is run by Vita health and people can refer themselves or family members who they feel would benefit from support in this area #AllOurHealth vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/n…

More on my impact:
There is a informal mental health support group in Bristol aimed at new dads and young men, a group particularly at risk of suicidal thoughts. I have contacted this group in the past and is something I will be aware of #AllOurHealth bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

More on my impact:
I have also researched and am aware of NHS endorsed weight loss groups which advocate physical health. These services can be contacted and advocated to patients who need additional support.
nhs.uk/service-search…

More on my impact:
I have also read a series of blog posts on motivational interviewing to make sure I am able to make the most out of my contact with my patients and I am looking forward to applying the #AllOurHealth principles in this way!
publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2018/01/08/its…

More on my impact:
This is also an area I personally am very enthused by, and as someone who is an avid runner I can advocate and passionately encourage people to undertake activity themselves. This will hopefully enable me to engage in discussion #AllOurHealth

Parkruns are a casual way for many people to take up running and they are completely free. The morale and team ethic of runners is something many people can identify with. This is another great resource for anyone to make use of. #AllOurHealth

The "Change4Life" programme also endorses many lifestyle changes including diet and physical activity and is aimed at children. I have used this service to help young people in this regard and this is something I would use. #AllOurHealth
nhs.uk/10-minute-shak…

NHS Choices is another resource for anyone to use to advocate physical health. #AllOurHealth nhs.uk/live-well/exer…

In conclusion having looked at all the #AllOurHealth ideas and framework I now feel much more positive and confident to apply the framework to my practice. I believe the amount of resources out there make this a positive impact we could all have!

By using the resources found above, and applying the techniques on the #AllOurHealth website I would feel prepared to apply my impact when I see patients who would like support with this.