All about Hydrocodone 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Hydrocodone is a potent opioid pain reliever. It is commonly prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain. It works by
All about Technology in the Healthcare Sector 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to the UK government, artificial intelligence, robotics and digital medicine could change the functions and roles of clinical staff
Benefits of Music therapy in care environments 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Music is a cultural universal. Although music’s definitions vary widely around the world, every culture on earth has a form
Exploring the Benefits of holistic nursing 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin The medical field is unrecognisable when we look at medicine and nursing a few centuries ago. In truth, healthcare is
All about Streptococcus A 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Streptococcus A – or strep A as it’s most commonly referenced – has hit the headlines recently as infections caused
Infection Control in Care Environments 25th August 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Infection control stands as an absolute imperative in care environments, where the well-being of vulnerable individuals hinges upon the highest
All about Streptococcus B 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Between 20% and 40% of women carry streptococcal B bacteria naturally with no ill effects. This is usually in their
All about Sepsis 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Claire Vain In the UK, every year 245,000 people are affected by sepsis with at least 48,000 people losing their lives from
All about Multiple system atrophy (MSA) 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Laura Allan Not many people have heard of multiple system atrophy (MSA). However, according to the MSA Trust, in the UK and
Everything you need to know about Norovirus 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Claire Vain Globally, about 685 million cases of norovirus are reported each year. Of that estimate, over 200 million cases affect children.
All about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 11th September 202325th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders. These syndromes affect the structure and function of collagen,
All about Aphasia 11th September 202324th August 2023 by Louise Woffindin Aphasia (also called dysphasia) is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read and write. It
Everything you need to know about the Care Certificate 10th October 20238th August 2023 by Claire Vain The health and social care sector is essential in society for maintaining the overall well-being of individuals and communities, addressing
Effective Communication for Care Professionals 2nd October 20233rd July 2023 by Louise Woffindin Effective communication is a vital component in providing quality care in the healthcare sector. Communication is essential for care professionals
All about Meniere’s disease 23rd August 20237th June 2023 by Louise Woffindin Estimates suggest that one in every 1,000 people in the UK have MĂ©nière’s disease. It’s most common in those aged
Everything you need to know about Diverticulitis 23rd August 20236th June 2023 by Evie Lee The bowels are an incredibly important organ within the human body and play a key role in our health and
All about the importance of pet therapy in care settings 20th September 20236th June 2023 by Louise Woffindin Pet therapy, a practice that involves incorporating animals into care settings, has gained recognition for its profound impact on individuals
Alternative careers for Healthcare workers 26th June 20231st June 2023 by Claire Vain A healthcare professional is someone who has been formally trained to provide healthcare treatment and advice. Healthcare professionals can work
Support during the menopause 25th August 202315th May 2023 by Claire Vain The menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 to 55. For women in the UK, the average age of
All About Tinnitus 16th May 20235th May 2023 by Laura Allan Tinnitus is very common. According to NICE, in the UK, around 13% of adults (that’s 7.1 million people) experience persistent
Everything you need to know about MRSA 16th May 20235th May 2023 by Laura Allan MRSA has often been featured in the news. The antibiotic-resistant superbug seems to spread through healthcare settings like wildfire. Around
All about Scarlet Fever 16th May 20233rd April 2023 by Louise Woffindin Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. In the UK, the incidence of scarlet fever
All about Abdominal Migraines 12th April 20233rd April 2023 by Claire Vain Abdominal migraine is a common cause of chronic abdominal pain, most often seen in children. The condition affects approximately 4%
All about Cataracts 16th May 20233rd April 2023 by Louise Woffindin According to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), cataracts affect around 2.5 million people aged 65 or over