What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation which may lead to organ dysfunction. In the... read more →
What is self-harm? When we see the term self-harm, most times we think of a teenager who is in their depression phase harming themselves with knives or broken... read more →
What is a seizure? Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behaviour, consciousness or movement. What are the different types... read more →
Why is risk assessment crucial in the healthcare setting? The importance of risk assessment in the healthcare setting cannot be overstated enough; here are some key reasons why it is... read more →
What is Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)? Paediatric Immediate Life Support refers to the immediate care given to infants (0 – 12 months) or children (1 – 10 years) and... read more →
What is RIDDOR? RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations. It is a legal requirement in the UK that mandates the reporting of certain work-related incidents... read more →
What does it mean to prevent radicalisation? Radicalisation is a process where an individual starts to support terrorism and ideologies by extremists who are associated or linked to a terrorist... read more →
What are the risk factors for falling? Age-related changes: as individuals age, factors like muscle weakness, balance problems and reduced vision increase the risk of falls. Chronic health conditions: conditions... read more →
