In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force across various industries – and healthcare is no exception. No matter what your role is within the healthcare sector it is important to understand how AI is starting to shape the future of health, from improving diagnostic accuracy to streamlining hospital operations and […]
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 all ages. On the 14th June we celebrate World Blood Donor […]
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 vaccine-preventable disease from the UK immunisation schedule using Health Academy’s simple and easy-to-remember […]
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 understands how to recognise and respond to potential harm. Why Safeguarding Training is Crucial Children are among society’s most […]
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 […]
Travelling abroad provides valuable opportunities to explore new perspectives, cultures and experiences. However, for individuals managing chronic conditions, venturing far from home can bring unique challenges and uncertainties. Planning for travel when you have a long-term health condition involves extra considerations. Yet, with careful preparation and informed decisions, travellers with chronic conditions can embark on […]
Dengue (sometimes known as breakbone fever) is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne flaviviruses which is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. The dengue virus has four different serotypes: DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3, and DENV 4. Whilst human infection is often asymptomatic […]
