No-one likes injecting children and it’s always a challenge making sure they have adequate information that they and their caregivers understand. Children present in a wide range of maturity levels, and consequently with a wide range of needs and tolerances. Injecting moving targets is never easy. And to make it even harder, once they get […]
Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) play a crucial role in the delivery of the flu vaccination campaign every year. In the second part of our blog series Get Prepped for Flu– we will look at the immunisation and flu training requirements for HCSWs in relation to the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation […]
Flu vaccination significantly reduces flu-related illness, hospitalisation, and death, easing the burden on health and social care services. Comprehensive and continuous training is essential to ensure healthcare professionals are well-prepared, supported, and informed about current guidelines. This is crucial for the success of the vaccination programme in safeguarding public health during the demanding winter season […]
In the demanding field of primary care, practice nurses play a pivotal role in not only addressing the physical health of patients but also providing critical emotional and psychological support. One of the most challenging aspects of this role is helping patients and their families navigate through grief, loss, and bereavement. This complex area of […]
In light of a recent change to the national flu immunisation programme, we have updated our flu courses for this coming flu season including our ‘Seasonal Influenza 2024/25’ e-learning course as well as our face-to-face flu workshops and our live-via-zoom flu update sessions. This is to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the latest […]
For many travel health practitioners, trying to structure their consultations within a relative short timeframe can be a challenging and daunting task, especially if their traveller presents with a complicated medical history or are within a high-risk criterion. But what can we do to ensure that our travel health consultations run smoothly and in a […]
Vaccines have been one of the world’s greatest weapons against infectious diseases. Through widespread immunisation campaigns, we have successfully eradicated smallpox, made significant strides towards defeating polio, and significantly increased the survival and well-being of children worldwide. The field of immunisation research is undergoing a revolution, with exciting advancements promising an even healthier future. As […]
The Health Academy Primary Care Convention 2024 is just around the corner, and here are five reasons why you should secure your spot at our Face-to-Face training day on the 15th June 2024 now: 1. Cutting-Edge Insights into Wound Care Management and Common Respiratory Illnesses Stay ahead of the curve with our in-depth discussions on […]
On the 12th March 2024 the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024 to 2025 letter. We’re only just out of the winter months so is it time to think about the next flu season already? Absolutely….we can start to […]
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, claiming millions of lives annually. This year’s theme for World TB Day; “Yes! […]
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