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Embedding Digital Technology into Nursing

4 minute read

Sep 2021

While the NHS implements its long-term plan to digitise healthcare, it is essential to engage nurses in this new digital strategy. This article outlines the need for digital integration into the nursing workforce.

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Learning Lessons from Preventable Sepsis Deaths: The UK Sepsis Trust

5 minute read

Sep 2021

It is estimated that around 245,000 people develop sepsis in the UK each year. In this article, Dr Ron Daniels from the UK Sepsis Trust provides lessons and updates on the ongoing fight to end preventable sepsis deaths.

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Implementing Regulations to Achieve Better Healthcare Outcomes

7 minute read

Sep 2021

Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director at the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) discussed Never Events, how to ensure solid improvements following an investigation, and how to embed regular reiteration into the overall strategy.

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Understanding Digital Inclusion: Accessing Online Services

4 minute read

Sep 2021

In a world that is becoming increasingly digitalised, digital exclusion is a widening social issue. This article looks at digital inclusion and why online exclusion needs to be tackled.

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How does Stagnant Social Mobility Affect Young People?

5 minute read

Sep 2021

This article discusses the implications of a lack of social mobility for young people and recommends what can be done to improve outcomes.

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Addressing Sexual Health Inequalities

8 minute read

Aug 2021

Sexual health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in sexual health across the population, and between different groups within society. This article examines inequalities in sexual health and offers up practical solutions to better support the groups who are most affected.

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Rebuilding Mental Health Services

7 minute read

Aug 2021

As we emerge from the pandemic it is essential to acknowledge its impact on our mental health and mental health services. In turn, this article outlines reform plans for the sector set out by the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Protect, Respect, Connect: Decisions about Living and Dying Well During Covid-19

7 minute read

Aug 2021

How has Covid-19 affected the DNACPR decision-making process? We looked at the CQC's latest work to find out.

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Tackling Multiple Disadvantage with a Multi-Agency Approach

7 minute read

Aug 2021

This article will look at how best to frame multiple disadvantage, why the current system is failing, and examine some practical steps that can be taken to improve the services provided.

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Tackling the Backlog: Rebuilding the NHS Estate

5 minute read

Jul 2021

Considering the Governments pledge to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, this article outlines the challenges that the NHS Estate currently face. It demonstrates strategies that are in place to help clear the backlog of issues and to improve the services of the estate.

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Understanding The Domestic Abuse Act (2021) in the Context of Covid-19

8 minute read

Jun 2021

Victims and survivors of domestic abuse were at even higher risk during the pandemic. In this article we’ll be looking at the Domestic Abuse Act (2021) and it’s impact on adult safeguarding and domestic abuse.

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Safeguarding Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic

5 minute read

Jun 2021

From the beginning of the pandemic, Safeguarding Adult Reviews were already being delayed. In this article we’ll look at the challenges posed by Covid-19 when safeguarding adults.

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