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 primary care teams for answers, reassurance, and effective management. Despite the frequency with which these issues […]
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 patients. I honestly can’t remember a time when the workforce has been as generationally […]
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 topic into four essential areas: In our first instalment, we’ll take a closer look […]
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 forward in safeguarding travellers and individuals in endemic regions. What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne […]
In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2024, it’s crucial to highlight the vital role primary care plays in addressing and supporting mental health. What the data tells us: The vast majority (up to 90%) of depressive and anxiety disorders that are diagnosed are treated in primary care (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence […]
Our mental health is as important as our physical health in our daily lives. The state of our mental health influences everything – from our thoughts, actions and emotions. It can affect our relationships, our work, and even our physical health – but so many of us are uncomfortable talking about it and managing it, […]
Promoting a learning based culture in healthcare settings is essential in order to meet standards of practice to be able to deliver high quality safe and effective patient care. In a field where evidence based practice is critical, promoting a positive learning based culture helps to develop continuous learning and enables individuals to stay up […]
As travel health professionals we have a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of our travellers whilst away. The field of travel health is fast paced and constantly evolving. With these rapid changes means that it is more important than ever to stay up to date. Why is it important to keep up […]
Revalidation – it shouldn’t be a scary word or something as nurses we fear. If you keep on top of the requirements and are prepared, revalidation should be a breeze. In fact, we can even go so far as to say revalidation can be seen as a positive, constructive tool for self-evaluation, reflection and to […]
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained harmful cultural practice that is still carried out in certain communities across the world, mainly in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and certain parts of Asia. FGM can have serious physical, emotional and psychological implications and is illegal in the UK. As healthcare professionals, particularly those working in travel health services, we have the […]
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