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The 6 Cs of Nursing: Why do they matter?

In healthcare, nursing is a very important part of taking care of patients. The 6 Cs of Nursing are like important rules that help care workers, nurses and other healthcare professional provide the best care. The 6 cs of nursing is central to successful caring. The 6 cs is central to how people think about

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Whistleblowing in health and Social care

Someone needs help in a care facility, but not getting it? Maybe they’re not being treated nicely, given what they need, or proper rules that guides duty of care are not followed. This is where whistleblowing comes in. Whistleblowing is telling someone in charge (or an law enforcer) when that happens. It helps find and

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Buccal Midazolam Training: A Comprehensive Guide for Care Workers and Nurses

Healthcare is a constantly evolving field that demands continuous learning, especially when it comes to handling severe conditions like epilepsy. For care workers and nurses, understanding how to effectively administer certain treatments is not just beneficial, it is critical. One such significant area of learning is buccal Midazolam training. So, let’s take a deep dive

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Safeguarding Assessment Strategy for Care Workers: Ensuring Safety for Vulnerable Individuals and the Elderly

Safeguarding vulnerable individuals and the elderly means protecting the person’s safety and ensuring that they are free from abuse and any possibility of neglect. Everyone who works in a form of an adult social care setting has to acknowledge the responsibilities and standards to follow to ensure they carry out the appropriate safeguarding procedures. This

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Early Signs of Dementia: What Caregivers Need to Know

Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that causes a decline in cognitive function, memory loss, and behavioral changes. It is a major public health challenge, affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. While there is no cure for dementia, early detection can play a crucial role in enabling timely intervention and effective management. Statistics on

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Ultimate Guide to becoming a Care Worker in the UK

Do you have a desire to help others? Are you patient and compassionate? If so, a career as a care worker may be a good fit for you. Care workers engage in the noble task of assisting those in need. Care workers are important people. They help people live their lives to the fullest. If

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10 Ways and Examples to Promote Dignity, Privacy and Respect in Care

Dignity in care matters greatly, and it is a sensitive area that should be considered by everyone. Allow me to share a heartwarming story that highlights what dignity, privacy, and respect in care means. In a small town nestled among rolling hills, there lived an elderly lady named Linda. With her silver hair and twinkling

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What is an OSCE? Find out all you need to know about the exam.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination or OSCE is a multipurpose evaluative tool that can be used to assess the competence of healthcare and clinical workers on a variety of skills and tasks. The OSCE uses objective based testing to assess competency through direct observation. It gives an easily reproduced and uniform way of testing multiple

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The Importance of PMVA Training in a Health and Social Care Setting

Improving safety and care in health and social settings is really important. One key part of this is PMVA training. This article tells you why PMVA training is essential for healthcare workers, including the laws and steps involved. PMVA means Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. It’s training that helps healthcare workers stop and

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Advocating for Their Protection

One in every five adults experience abuse, neglect, and harm in their lifetime in the UK according to Domestic Abuse Statistics UK. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults is a cornerstone of a compassionate, ethical society. However, abuse, exploitation and neglect of at-risk groups still persists. Effective safeguarding is essential to protect the

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Moving and Handling Techniques: Essential Safer Handling of People

Moving and handling technique refers to the correct and safe way of lifting, carrying, and supporting individuals to prevent injury for both the caregiver and the person being moved. Moving and handling safety is one of the most important skills for people working in the health and social care sector. It’s something that carers will

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Exploring Confined Spaces: Understanding Hazards and Safety Measures

Are you aware of the dangers that lurk in confined spaces? It’s important to know that these areas can be extremely risky for those who enter them. Surprising statistics show that every year, a significant number of accidents and even deaths occur in these confined environments. It’s shocking to think that a lack of awareness

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Taking care: looking after yourself matters too

Taking care; looking after yourself matters too. Today we look at healthcare worker self-care strategies. Health care is one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one of the most challenging and stressful. We understand that your priority is your patients; but you can’t care for others unless you also care for

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Dignity in care and why it matters

Care workers provide high-quality support to many people so that they can live fulfilled lives. This is what dignity in care is all about, improving lives. It starts with carefully studying and noticing what is in the individual’s care plan. Individuals in care home are different and as such reviewing their care plan and following

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The importance of stoma care

Nurses and health care staff will come across patients with a stoma during some point in their career. They may work in a variety of clinical settings, including the nursing home, and so it’s important that both nurses and care staff know how to manage a stoma, and that they are able to offer advice

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A guide to NMC Revalidation: everything you need to know

What is NMC Revalidation? Nursing and Midwifery Council Revalidation, NMC is a process that all nurses and midwives based in the UK have to do if they wish to still work in the UK and want to stay registered with the Nursery and Midwife Council (NMC). So you can continue to grow and develop in

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What Is Asbestos Awareness? Helpful Guide

Unseen and silent, lurking within our surroundings, lies a hidden danger that demands our attention. Asbestos, a once widely used material known for its fire-resistant properties, now reveals its sinister side. That’s where asbestos awareness step in, shedding light on this hazardous substance and providing us with the knowledge and tools to navigate its risks.

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Gaining healthcare and nursing competencies

As healthcare professionals, it’s essential to continuously improve our skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care to our patients.

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NMC Standards for Medicines Management: Ensuring Safe and Effective Patient Care

The management of medicines is a crucial aspect of healthcare delivery, as it directly impacts patient safety and the effectiveness of treatments. Nurses, as key members of the healthcare team, play a vital role in the administration, monitoring, and documentation of medication. To ensure high standards of care, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has

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Thinking of a career in elderly care? Here’s what you should know

There’s no doubt about it, the UK has an ageing population. This is why a career in elderly care will be a good choice for those interested because the future say so. In Britain, there are more than 15m individuals over the age of 60. Therefore, it’s no surprise there’s an ever-growing demand for quality

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What you need to know about leg ulcers

It’s important that you continually update and learn new skills during your working practice as a nurse or health care assistant. Ongoing training is not only important for CPD needs, but it’s also beneficial for the welfare of your patients. One vital part of training for all health care staff is that of tissue viability,

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When should care staff refresh their training?

Ensuring that your care staff members are fully trained is an essential part of any caregiving service. While this should include any new starts within your organisation, it is vitally important to know when to conduct refresher training for long-serving care employees or seek it out yourself. So, here are some tips to help you

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The importance of autism awareness training at your healthcare practice

With active organisations such as the National Autistic Society working to break down barriers, and campaigns like World Autism Awareness Week seeking to provide information about the condition, the world has become much more willing to adapt to the needs and unique perspectives of autistic individuals. This kind of flexibility has never been more relevant

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Healthcare retention and recruitment: challenges and tips

Recruitment is a key concern for the NHS and private practices today. This is because our aging population is putting added pressure on the industry, as there are more people to look after for longer periods of time. As such, it’s important for NHS organizations as well as private establishments to have the right recruitment

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