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Physician Associates in the UK: What GMC Regulation Means
The healthcare sector in the UK is constantly evolving, with regulatory updates shaping the practice landscape for professionals. One of these recent changes involves the regulation of Physician Associates (PAs) and Anaesthesia Associates (AAs) by the General Medical...
Preparing for Travel: Navigating Chronic Conditions
Travelling abroad provides valuable opportunities to explore new perspectives, cultures and experiences. However, for individuals managing chronic conditions, venturing far from home can bring unique challenges and uncertainties. Planning for travel when you have a...
10 Resolutions to Enhance Your Practice (and Your Confidence!) in 2025
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...
Listen Up! Noise Awareness Training Explained
Hearing loss is a serious issue that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. While it can occur naturally with age, it can also be caused by prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace. This makes it crucial for employers to prioritise noise...
Caring For Mental Health During The Festive Season
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,...
Defending Against Dengue Fever: What’s The Latest On The Qdenga Vaccine?
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:...
Deprescribing: Just Because It Was Appropriate Then… It Might Not Be Now
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...
Pharmacy First: New E-learning Course!
As healthcare systems face increasing demand, the importance of early intervention and accessible care has never been more critical. The Pharmacy First initiative, launched in January 2024, offers a ground-breaking solution by empowering local pharmacies to manage...
Should We Use Alcohol Swabs Before Injections? A Look At The Arguments
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...
Silent No More: Empowering Your Workforce with Whistleblowing Training
In today's world, where transparency and accountability are paramount, whistleblowing training has become an essential aspect of any organisation's compliance programme. It empowers employees to speak up about wrongdoing without fear of retaliation, fostering a...
Exploring the Role of the Nursing Associate and the Benefits in Primary Care
The Nursing Associate role was introduced in 2017 when Health Education England launched a pilot study across the UK, involving 2,000 trainee Nursing Associates. This initiative was in response to "Raising the Bar - The Shape of Caring Review," led by Lord Willis...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Modern Slavery in the Care Sector
The UK care sector, while vital to supporting vulnerable individuals, has unfortunately been a target for modern slavery. Despite its reputation for providing compassionate and quality care, there have been instances of exploitation and abuse within the industry. Care...
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