Steve Bradley

LATEST ARTICLES ( 246 )

• Wellbeing Policy – A Guide for Care Homes

  A wellbeing policy is a great way for a care provider to show that they take mental health seriously. It shows commitment to staff, their patients and all that... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Handling Conflict Situations

  Conflict typically occurs due to differences between at least two parties that disagree on ideas or find themselves in a difficult situation. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Working at Height – What is Meant by Working at Height?

  Working at height is defined by HSE as any work in any place where, if precautions are not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Allergens – What Are the 14 Main Allergens?

  Allergies can be life-threatening. Most people are aware of potential reactions to peanuts, but for a long time, the public was generally unaware of allergens... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Microlearning in the Care Sector

  

  Microlearning brings technology and training together and is ideal for the fast paced care sector. If you don’t know what microlearning is, now would be a good... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Safety Management Programme – Essential Elements

  It is important to understand the elements of a good process safety management programme to protect employees from harm when they are in their work environment. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Healthcare Assistant – What Does an HCA Do?

  Deciding to become a healthcare assistant opens up a number of options for a career in care. Healthcare assistants (often referred to as care assistants, suppor... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• What is Reablement?

  Reablement is an intensive short service, usually delivered in the home (or care home), which is offered to those recovering from an illness or injury. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• What is Venepuncture?

  An ever-growing number of medical procedures exists in the healthcare profession. These can be anything from the most complex surgeries to everyday procedures,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• What is Venepuncture?

  An ever growing number of medical procedures exists in the healthcare profession. These can be anything from the most complex surgeries to everyday procedures,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Online Learning – The Successful Online Student

  Online learning has changed dramatically over the last decade. Those who previously found it difficult to continue their education now can do so from the comfor... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Portable Appliance Testing – What to Expect on a PAT Course?

  Portable appliance testing is the term used to describe the testing of electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. It is often referred to as the... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Treating Depression

  Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects many thousands of people globally. In the UK alone 3% of people suffer from some form of clinical... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Mental Health and Young People – Does the UK Care?

  According to recent statistics in the UK, a sixth of the adult population have a diagnosed mental health illness. The problem with the figures though,... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Palliative Care – What is Palliative Care?

  A certainty of life is that, sooner or later, it must unfortunately come to an end for us all. Palliative care (better known – though mistakenly so – as end of... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• OCD – What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (also known as OCD) is a type of mental health condition that approximately 1.2% of Britons suffer from. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• What is a Paediatrician?

  There are many specialisations and roles within the medical field; being as wide reaching and complex as it is, it would be irresponsible and impractical to... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• ADHD – What is Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder?

  Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (better known as ADHD) is a behavioural condition that is being seen more frequently in media and headlines. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2019 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Reablement – What is Reablement?

  Reablement is a short and intensive service (up to six weeks) usually delivered in the home, to help people get back on their feet. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

  In the Uk people have the right to live an abuse free life, regardless of race, gender, age, or mental capacity. A healthy adult will demand and fight for this... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2019 COMMUNITY, FAMILY