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 […]
17
Aug
Meningitis cases are on the rise and young people starting college and university this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against meningitis. Public Health England says the jab will help protect against meningitis W in particular – a sometimes deadly strain that is on the rise. Officials say new students are at risk as […]
29
Jun
More than 3.3 million people in the UK have some form of the condition, up from 2.1 million in 2005. Diabetes cases soar by 60% in past decade. The inability to control the levels of sugar in the blood can lead to amputations and blindness. Roughly 90% of cases are type 2 diabetes, which is […]
20
Nov
With failures reported in the media regarding infection control procedures it’s an opportune time to review [infection control training] and infection control audit needs. All healthcare professionals and workers have a duty of care to protect themselves and those in their care. About 22,000 dental patients in England have been urged to report for checks that […]
06
Oct
Dealing With Dementia Losing your identity Dementia isn’t a natural part of ageing. It is an umbrella term for the symptoms of around one hundred different brain diseases, that cause problems with memory, mental agility, language skills, understanding and judgement. Alzheimer’s is certainly the most common, accounting for nearly two-thirds of cases. 44 million people worldwide […]
10
Sep
****NEW***** Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualifications – Update You may not be aware as of 1st September 2014., both the Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid and the Level 2 Award in Paediatric Emergency First Aid have been replaced with Level 3 qualifications. As an approved centre to deliver the QA Level 2 […]