24
Apr
Back in 2015, we had a client meeting accompanied by one of our paramedics, mental health nurses, a psychologist and a psychiatrist where the client wished to discuss the impact of suicide and self-harm on their service, staff and users as well as its rapid acceleration in the UK. Further to that very meeting, I […]
22
Mar
Responding to ligature Incidents In England, Wales and Scotland the most common methods of suicide are hangings (which includes strangulation and suffocation). Incidents involving the tying of ligatures can and do occur despite organisations preventative strategies being in place. Therefore, all should be aware of how to use ligature cutters and when responding to ligature […]
17
Aug
Vitamin B12 is an interesting element of nutrition that is talked about a lot. 30% of the population is thought to be deficient in B12. Many diets, such as those based on cheap, highly processed foods, low-quality meats, or strict vegan are low in this vitamin. Why is it important? B12 is stored in the […]
17
Mar
Over 300,000 falls in people aged 65+ in 2017. The management and prevention of falls is an extremely important issue in maintaining a high quality of life and independence for older people, particularly for those living in care homes. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), older people living in nursing […]
13
Dec
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition which can be easily treated if caught early. Symptoms of sepsis will present differently between children and adults. The information below will help you identify the symptoms. HOW CAN YOU SPOT THE SIGNS OF SEPSIS? Sepsis could occur as a result of any infection. There is no one sign […]
12
May
A panic attack can make you feel like you’re about to collapse or even die, but it’s usually harmless. A panic attack is a rush of intense anxiety and physical symptoms. They can be frightening and will usually happen suddenly, often for no clear reason. Signs and Symptoms of a panic attack You may well […]
11
May
A topic close to many of our hearts if we are in the healthcare sector and our staff are supporting individuals who take or use any form of medication. Medication and the administration of is a complete minefield. Often those whom we support or ourselves can get a little confused. If your support workers were […]
14
Sep
We think is this an amazing story and felt we had to share it with you. The boy with spray-on skin: Two-year-old horrifically scalded by spilt cup of tea makes amazing recovery after pioneering surgery A brave toddler who has suffered horrific burns after knocking over a cup of tea has made a remarkable […]
05
Sep
The World Health Organisation estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds. Up to 25 times as many again make suicide attempts. This means that there are many more people who have been bereaved by suicide or have been close to someone who has tried to […]
18
Aug
‘The breakthroughs being made through continued research is now giving us a real sense of the possibility that we could one day stop dementia in its tracks’ For the first time new drug appears to have slowed the deterioration of the brain caused by Alzheimer’s disease, offering what one expert said were “glimmers of hope” for patients. The […]