Most people don’t consider rivers in their day-to-day lives. They’re something you can pass on your walk, drive over on your daily commute, or notice after a deluge of rain. But what we may not realise is how much rivers are doing behind the scenes, shaping the landscapes we live in and influencing the environment […]
After more than three decades working in women’s health, I’ve seen many changes, improvements in contraception, better conversations around sexual health, and a growing openness about issues that were once rarely discussed. But when it comes to menopause care, one thing remains stubbornly unchanged: where you live, who you see, and what you can afford still […]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) remains a fundamental part of safe healthcare practice. It sits alongside appraisal, revalidation and quality assurance processes as evidence that clinicians are keeping their knowledge and skills current. In theory, CPD is designed to support good practice. In reality, many clinicians experience it as a requirement to complete, often under time […]
Rabies is one of the most serious infections in travel health medicine, yet surprisingly one of the most neglected. For UK travellers heading abroad, the risk is often dismissed as unnecessary or something that “only happens to other people.” But rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear and recent real-life cases show that complacency […]
Part of our Safeguarding and Child Health: Essentials for Every Setting series Why This Matters: Inclusive Support for All Learners Imagine this: A pupil with asthma forgets their inhaler on sports day — would your school know how to support pupils with health conditions safely? Another has diabetes and needs insulin before lunch. A third […]
Meningococcal disease remains relatively uncommon, but recent increases highlight the need for continued vigilance. In 2024–25, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recorded 378 cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD), up from 340 the previous year. MenB was responsible for the vast majority of cases (82.6%), followed by MenW (11.3%), MenY (3.4%), and MenC (0.8%) […]
As healthcare professionals, most of us have heard of the ‘Resus Council’ and their regular updates, but who they are and what that means for us in practice is not always clear. This blog will explore who the Resus Council are, what the new 2025 changes include, why they matter, and how they impact us […]
Menopause is one of the most common, yet often most underestimated factors shaping women’s health in primary care. Around 13 million women in the UK are currently perimenopausal or menopausal, roughly one-third of the female population, yet many still struggle to access consistent, evidence-based advice and treatment. According to recent research, many women feel their […]
School trips are exciting and valuable learning experiences — but they also introduce unique school trip safeguarding risks. From local outings to overseas residentials, schools have a duty to keep every child safe, supported, and supervised throughout. This blog explores what that means in practice, from planning and risk assessments to consent, medical responsibilities, and […]
This October we mark International Infection Prevention and Control Week, which runs from 19 to 25 October 2025. It is a simple reminder that the small things we do every day protect patients, colleagues and families. Over the past few years we have all seen how quickly infections can spread and how easily services become […]
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