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 […]
From January 2026, children across England will, for the first time, be offered a free NHS vaccination against chickenpox as part of the routine immunisation schedule. Delivered via a combined MMRV vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella), this rollout represents the first addition to the childhood vaccination programme since MenB was introduced in 2015. The […]
Far too often, training in healthcare is treated as an individual checklist. Yet NHS England’s recent strategies emphasise that team training benefits go beyond compliance. They build stronger communication, increase morale, and support a safer patient experience. In primary care and community settings, training as a group aligns with NHS priorities. These include workforce wellbeing, […]
With outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease on the rise globally, it’s more important than ever to understand the illnesses we’re protecting against. In this latest entry of our 4T’s series, we’re spotlighting measles, a highly contagious virus that remains a serious public health concern, especially in communities with low vaccination uptake. At Health Academy, we use […]
If you’re a practice nurse, healthcare support worker, pharmacist or anyone who works in immunisation, and you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the ever-evolving UK vaccine schedule changes… let’s just start with this: you’re absolutely not alone. Keeping up is proving tough for all of us. New vaccines. Revised eligibility. Tweaked timings. Shifting advice depending […]
The recently published “Fit for the Future: 10-Year Health Plan for England” outlines significant proposed changes for the National Health Service, with a particular focus on developments within primary care. For professionals working in this sector – including General Practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, and administrative staff – this plan introduces a series of shifts […]
It’s no surprise to any healthcare worker that flu continues to be a serious issue across the UK. Between 2022 and 2024, there were more than 18,000 flu-related deaths, and NHS data shows that flu cases have flu cases have risen sharply in recent seasons, placing even more pressure on our already overstretched healthcare system. […]
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 […]
