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Get Prepped for Flu: Vaccine Training for HCSWs Explained
Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) play a crucial role in the delivery of the flu vaccination campaign every year. In the second part of our blog series Get Prepped for Flu- we will look at the immunisation and flu training requirements for HCSWs in relation to the...
Get Prepped for Flu: Why is Training So Important and What Are The Requirements?
Flu vaccination significantly reduces flu-related illness, hospitalisation, and death, easing the burden on health and social care services. Comprehensive and continuous training is essential to ensure healthcare professionals are well-prepared, supported, and...
Expanding Practice: Understanding PGDs and the Role of Pharmacy Technicians
Patient group directions (PGDs) have long been a valuable tool for streamlining medication access in the UK healthcare system. Traditionally, their use has been reserved for pharmacists and other registered healthcare professionals, however as of 26th June 2024, their...
Health Academy Updates Flu Courses in Response to National Flu Vaccine Shortage
In light of a recent change to the national flu immunisation programme, we have updated our flu courses for this coming flu season including our ‘Seasonal Influenza 2024/25’ e-learning course as well as our face-to-face flu workshops and our live-via-zoom...