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World Blood Donor Day: The Essential Role of Primary Care Nurses
Giving blood saves lives. In the UK, around 4,300 blood donations are needed every day to meet the demands of hospitals nationwide. The blood donated by many is vital for life-saving emergency treatments as well as ongoing care for children, adults, and patients of...
Understanding the 4T’s of Shingles
In the second instalment of our 4T’s blog series, we’re focusing on Shingles - a painful and sometimes serious condition that can cause long-term health problems, particularly in older adults and those with weakened immune systems. In this series, we explore each...
Would Your Staff Know What to Do? Why Safeguarding Training Can’t Wait
Every child deserves a safe environment to grow, learn, and thrive. That's why safeguarding children training is essential across sectors. Whether in education, healthcare, volunteering, or private business, organisations must ensure that everyone on their team...
Are You Confident Managing Women’s Bleeding Issues in Primary Care?
When it comes to women's health, bleeding issues are among the most common, and often complex, presentations seen in primary care. From the onset of heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescence to unexpected postmenopausal spotting, patients frequently turn to their...
Stronger Together: Embracing a Multi-Generational Nursing Workforce
Reflecting on my career as a nurse and now as a nursing educator, I have observed a significant shift in how nurses conduct themselves within the healthcare environment: from communication styles and approaches to learning, to their interaction with colleagues and...
Understanding the 4T’s of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
In our new blog series, we will explore each of the vaccine-preventable diseases in the UK immunisation schedule through the 4T's Framework - Health Academy's simple, easy-to-remember approach to understanding a disease. Each post in this series will break down a...
What Do We Know About The New Chikungunya Vaccine So Far?
The world of travel health has just gotten a little more exciting with the recent approval in the UK of IXCHIQ®, the first-ever vaccine designed to protect adults against the debilitating Chikungunya virus. This ground-breaking development, marks a crucial step...
Time to Clean Up Your Act: UK Food Hygiene Regulations
Alright, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of keeping our kitchens safe and sound here in the UK! We're talking about the Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 – the rules every food business needs to stick to. Think of them as the golden standards for making sure the food we...
Biphasic Anaphylaxis: Do People Recognise the Signs?
In the UK, allergies are an increasingly common issue among the adult population. With over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergies, the UK has some of the highest rates of allergic conditions in the world. As allergy rates continue to rise, alongside...
Handle with Care: Data Protection in UK Care Settings
Think about it: when someone is receiving care, they're often sharing some of the most personal and sensitive details about their lives. It could be their medical history, their mental well-being, or even just the support they need day-to-day. How this information is...
What are the Proposed Changes to the UK Childhood Immunisation Schedule for 2025/26?
The proposed upcoming changes to the General Practitioner (GP) contract for 2025/26 (Annex E) will bring significant adjustments to the routine childhood immunisation schedule. These changes aim to streamline delivery, improve protection against vaccine-preventable...
Medication Matters: Legal Duties for Managing Medical Needs of Pupils in Schools
Schools are vibrant hubs of learning and growth, but they also shoulder the significant responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of their pupils. This includes effectively managing the medical needs of children, a task governed by specific legal...
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