Happy New Year from Health Academy! The start of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on our professional development and set meaningful goals. For healthcare professionals, it’s a time to reflect on what we can do enhance patient care, improve well-being, and stay current in an ever-changing field. Whether you’re a practice […]
For many, Christmas and the Festive Season is an exciting and magical time—a season of joy where families and friends gather to enjoy good food, exchange gifts, and create cherished memories. But for some, Christmas feels entirely different. It can be a lonely, isolating, and overwhelmingly difficult time of year. According to a poll by […]
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 […]
Deprescribing in my opinion can be more important than the act of prescribing but what does this involve? Deprescribing is a term first used in 2003 and is defined by deprescribing.org as ‘planned and supervised process of dose reduction or stopping of medication that might be causing harm or no longer be of benefit’. Deprescribing […]
At the beginning of November 2024, it was reported in the news that 77-year-old, Patricia Lines, had sadly died shortly after receiving a Vitamin B12 injection the year before, in October 2023. On the day following the injection, she had become unwell and was admitted to hospital with a confirmed Group A Streptococcus infection. She […]
Globally, the loss of a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth remains a difficult topic to discuss, often surrounded by silence. Unfortunately, this silence can sometimes be linked to feelings of stigma or shame, which need to be addressed openly. According to the Office for National Statistics, in the UK, there were over 4,500 baby deaths […]
In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2024, it’s crucial to highlight the vital role primary care plays in addressing and supporting mental health. What the data tells us: The vast majority (up to 90%) of depressive and anxiety disorders that are diagnosed are treated in primary care (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence […]
The term ‘first aid’ covers a broad spectrum of skills, from managing minor injuries to performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Mastering essential first aid skills and understanding why we do things can prevent complications and even save lives. What is First Aid? First aid is the immediate care provided to someone in need of medical attention. […]
Shingles, a painful and often debilitating condition, remains a significant public health concern, particularly among older adults and those with weakened immune systems. While the UK vaccination programme has dramatically reduced the incidence of shingles and its complications, there is still much work to be done to protect vulnerable populations. We have now reached the […]
As the importance of vaccinations continues to grow, especially in the wake of increasing awareness around respiratory viruses, questions often arise about who is legally and practically able to administer vaccines. One VERY common question at the moment is whether healthcare assistants (HCAs, also know as Healthcare Support Workers or HCSWs) can administer the RSV […]
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