A nurse takes a view on cricket
That cricketing and clinical concepts collide has become apparent to me as a nurse spectator enjoying numerous cricket matches. I’ve…
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Does research improve clinical care?
Most people would agree that research is necessary to improve clinical care: research tells us which treatments and services work,…
Royal College of Emergency Medicine welcomes extra cash for NHS
Responding to the budget statement, Dr Taj Hassan, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine welcomes extra funding for…
Most medics would not recommend career to kids
Two thirds of medics would not recommend their career to the children, finds a new survey conducted amongst senior hospital…
The circle of care
For #selfcareweek watch this short animation on The Circle of Care : A framework to help healthcare professionals think about,…
Your very good NHS
Watch this short video on the birth of the NHS: Your Very Good Health - 1948 - Charlie Dean Archives https://youtu.be/VFhEB3gG8HA
Long waits in A&E this winter
Quarterly performance figures from NHS England show that long waits in A&E departments are rising sharply. in January to March…
Vitamins for winter
It's important to take a combination of vitamins to keep you feeling good this Winter and to help prevent unwanted…
Hugs for organ donation week
This week is Organ Donation Week. If you needed an organ transplant would you have one? #organdonantion https://youtu.be/ovt1oGrrOEg
NHS mental health plans don’t add up
The announcement of additional mental health workers in the NHS by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt may look impressive to the…
Pharmacies play a vital role
Community pharmacies play a vital role in keeping local communities healthy, and for some people, the local pharmacy will be…
Speed is of the essence for pancreatic cancer
When it comes to treating pancreatic cancer, speed is of the essence. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms…