Publications by authors named "Anna Pickford"

To address the holistic and continuity of care needs of people who attend North East hospitals frequently for alcohol-related reasons, Recovery Navigator (Navigator) roles were introduced into Alcohol Care Teams in six hospitals in the North East of England, UK, in 2022. The Navigators aimed to provide dedicated holistic support to patients experiencing alcohol harms, starting whilst in the hospital with the potential to continue this beyond discharge. This qualitative study explores the contributions that the Navigators make towards integrated alcohol care.

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  • * A study utilizing satellite data identified that most fires in Kakadu National Park tend to stop at linear features such as roads, rivers, and cliffs, which only cover 13% of the area but effectively create smaller fire containment regions.
  • * The stopping ability of these linear features varies based on their width and changes throughout the fire season, suggesting that understanding these characteristics can enhance planning for fuel reduction burns, even in areas with less detailed fire mapping.
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