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

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, learn, and share best practices. Whether you’re a seasoned GP, a dedicated nurse, or just […]
Unlocking your workforce’s potential through Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training

In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses can no longer afford to overlook the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. EDI training is not merely a box-ticking exercise; it’s a fundamental investment in an organisation’s success. It lays the groundwork for a respectful, fair, and productive work environment, mitigating legal risks and […]
Why do I need to invest in First Aid training in my workplace?

The email came through on a Monday morning…..”do you remember the video you showed us on our training”…..”and thanks to the training you delivered that day in my school, I saved the life of a man in cardiac arrest…..”. This email came from a head teacher who had remembered the training he had received and […]
Navigating responsibilities- the vital role of HCAs in primary care

In recent years, the landscape of primary care within the NHS has witnessed a significant transformation in response to the growing demand for services. Central to this evolution is the increasing recognition of the role played by non-registered health care professionals, also know as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), which, in primary care includes the roles […]
Can Nurses Work In A Vaccination Setting Without A Doctor On Site?

I have worked in nurse-led vaccination clinics, without a doctor on site, vaccinating clients as young as new-borns for many years. The nearest staff doctor was about 300 miles away at any given time. Is this ‘a bit dodgy’? Absolutely not. However, it’s surprising how many nurses ask me this question during immunisation training sessions. […]
Raising awareness of Mental Health challenges during the festive period

Our mental health is as important as our physical health in our daily lives. The state of our mental health influences everything – from our thoughts, actions and emotions. It can affect our relationships, our work, and even our physical health – but so many of us are uncomfortable talking about it and managing it, […]
Let’s be merry and mindful: raising awareness of increased drug and alcohol intake

The festive season is often a time of joy and celebration, however amongst the merriments, there can, unfortunately, also be an increase in drug and alcohol intake. As healthcare professionals, we are all too familiar with the challenges posed by drug and alcohol misuse. Employers also should have an awareness of the impact that increased […]
STIs: The gift no one wants this festive season

As the festive season nears, increased socialisation, alcohol consumption and lowered inhibitions can often lead to people undertaking more risky behaviours. In particular the importance of safe sex practices during this time can often be overlooked with a lack of awareness and consequences contributing to the increase in unprotected sexual encounters and rise in sexually […]
Sexual health in primary care and community pharmacy: positive developments and the challenges still faced

Sexual health is an important element in the overall physical health and mental health of an individual. Sexual contact can lead to the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) which, if left untreated, can lead to serious health complications. The public need access to advice from health professionals who are knowledgeable about sexual health and […]
Who are the CQC anyway? Regulation in Healthcare.

Imagine a world where there are no rules or regulation in healthcare. No standards of care. No one to hold healthcare professionals accountable. Wouldn’t it be a very chaotic world, where patients would be at risk of harm. Well, it turns out you don’t have to go that far back in history to get fairly […]