Occupational Health Archives

Tackling Tuberculosis on World TB Day

by Michelle Hunter | Mar 25, 2024 | Global Health, Immunisation, Occupational Health, Practice Nurse, Travel Health

Every year on the 24th March, we mark World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and the ongoing efforts to combat this preventable and treatable disease. While often overshadowed by other health concerns, TB remains a significant global health threat,...

Mark Your Calendars! The Primary Care Convention 2024 is Here!

by Neil Ramdhun | Mar 14, 2024 | Community Pharmacy, Education & Training, Occupational Health, Practice Manager, Practice Nurse, Training Manager

Calling all primary care professionals! We’re thrilled to announce the Primary Care Convention 2024, taking place on Saturday, June 15th at Cranmore Park, Solihull in the UK. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to connect in person,...

Are some vaccines more painful than others?

by Michelle Hunter | Mar 7, 2023 | Education & Training, Immunisation, Occupational Health, Practice Nurse, Travel Health

If you have administered vaccinations previously you may be aware that there are some vaccines that are thought to be more painful than others. You may have even possibly heard one of the following phrases from one of your vaccine recipients: “wow, I...

HIV and sharps use in clinical practice. Is your practice discriminatory?

by Alys Bunce | Feb 14, 2023 | Clinical Lead, Community Pharmacy, Global Health, Occupational Health, Phlebotomy, Practice Nurse

If you take blood or give injections it’s very likely that at some point you will have performed (or are going to perform) these sharps-based procedures on someone who is living with HIV. And you will likely have a set of perceptions about that. Be prepared to see...