Blog and updates
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7 Nov 2023
Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck
In 2022, comedian and TV presenter Rhod Gilbert was diagnosed with cancer. He decided to film his journey. This documentary for SU2C (Stand Up to Cancer), is a very honest and emotional and also...
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6 Nov 2023
Job Profile: Advocacy Worker
Advocacy means giving an individual support to help them express their views and wishes, and help them to stand up for their rights. Someone who helps an individual in this way is called an advocate.
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3 Nov 2023
Chicken soup: Cold cure or claptrap?
You may have heard that chicken soup is good for the soul. Or perhaps your mum or gran makes you chicken soup if you are sick. In fact, chicken soup and all its variations is recommended in various...
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2 Nov 2023
Why clock changes are difficult when you have dementia
At the weekend we changed the time - we moved from British Summer Time (BST) back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Did it have much of an impact on you? Perhaps you appreciated the extra hour in bed...
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1 Nov 2023
Research focus: The maternal mental health experiences of young mums
Earlier this month ‘The Maternal Mental Health Experiences of Young Mums’ report was published , shining a light on the urgent needs of young mums in the UK.
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31 Oct 2023
Why we need a Women's Health Strategy
Last week I was lucky enough to attend a book signing and Q&A with Dr Nighat Arif. Dr Arif is a GP that specialises in women's health - you may recognise her from TV, as she regularly appears...
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30 Oct 2023
Job Profile: Call Handler/Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Working as part of the ambulance service, call handlers and emergency medical dispatchers deal with emergency calls from the public and make sure that the right help reaches people as soon as...
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27 Oct 2023
Why being bilingual is good for your brain
Happy Friday, especially if you are bilingual!
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25 Oct 2023
Research focus: New cervical cancer treatment programme
The BBC has reported on new research into cervical cancer treatment – Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed. We have looked at the original research - LBA8 A randomised phase III...
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24 Oct 2023
How Careful Planning of Our Cities and Towns Can Boost Our Health and Wellbeing
The Guardian has reported on Why health and wellbeing should be at centre of urban planning. It starts by reminding us that the epidemics of cholera, typhoid and other infectious diseases of the...
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20 Oct 2023
Insomnia and Young People
Daisy Maskell is a KISS FM radio DJ and a long-term insomniac. She has found it difficult to sleep for as long as she can remember. Insomnia is a particular issue for young people and since...
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19 Oct 2023
Is the World Becoming More Allergic?
A fascinating BBC sounds programme on allergies. What are allergies? What purpose do they serve? Why do more people have them in high income countries? Can we cure allergies?
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18 Oct 2023
Watch Again: UCAS Personal Statement Clinic
In case you missed it, here is the link to the replay of our livestream offering information and advice to students applying through UCAS for Health & Social Care Professional degrees
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17 Oct 2023
Job Profile: Palliative Care Assistant
Palliative care assistants are healthcare assistants that provide specialist and end of life care and support to patients and their families.
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13 Oct 2023
The GoodSAM app
The GoodSAM app is a smartphone app that is contributing to saving the lives of individuals experiencing cardiac arrest across the world. It is in use in the UK and Australia.
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12 Oct 2023
Is vaping harmful to your health and to the environment?
There is so much in the news about vapes right now, this is a useful podcast episode to listen to. Sliced Bread: Vapes This episode explores the environmental and health impacts of vaping.Nearly...
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11 Oct 2023
Knife Crime: What Can We Do To Combat This Crisis?
Knife crime surged between 2013 and 2023, prompting various interventions to address the issue.
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10 Oct 2023
If You Don’t Know: Losing Your Wife and Son Ft. Global Boga
If You Don't Know is a Radio 1xtra podcast hosted by De-Graft Mensah. Updated weekly, De-Graft explores black voices and stories.
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