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5 Ways reading can Improve your Wellbeing
It’s National Book Lover’s Day on August 9th, which is the perfect time to talk about how reading can improve your wellbeing. As a Healthcare Professional dealing with certain stresses and strains that are an inevitable part of your work, finding ways to wind down and improve your wellbeing is important. In this blog, we […]
Mental Health during the Festive Season
For lots of people, the festive season is one of the best times of the year, especially when you factor in presents, good food, and time with family. But for many others, this time of year can be a significant source of anxiety and stress… and for some, this can contribute to a decline in […]
The impact of irregular shift work and ways to improve alertness, happiness and health
A career as a healthcare professional is incredibly rewarding, but with irregular shift work that is not your usual 9-5 being the norm, they can take their toll – especially if you’re new to them! So, what can be done to help our healthcare heroes feel more alert, happy and healthy when working irregular work […]
Staying healthy whilst working round the clock!
With healthcare comes shift work and when it comes to exercise; finding time to prioritise or even find worse, the desire to exercise can be extremely difficult – meaning staying healthy can become really tough! But by successfully doing so, your life will change for the better. In this blog post, we share the major […]
5 ways to protect your mental health
The past year has been difficult for all, but especially our healthcare heroes who’ve worked with bravery, resilience and passion battling against Covid 19. A second lockdown, winter pressures and a potential vaccine – the next few months are going to be tough; which is why we’ve created five ways to protect your mental health. […]
Supporting Men’s Health Awareness Month
The Movember initiative is dedicated to promoting Men’s Health – male cancers, mental health and suicide prevention. To raise awareness, we want to open a dialogue to share the statistics and what actions can be taken from today… What is Movember? Launched back in 2003, the Movember Foundation is a fantastic initiative which takes place […]
5 Warning Signs Your Hospital Staff Are Suffering from Mental Stress
Mental stress is something that medical professionals may struggle to cope with in a post-Covid 19 world. Here are the 5 key warning signs to look out for… As cases of Covid 19 begin to fall, hospitals across the UK will be refocusing their efforts to return to a normal service – and this return […]
How to Offer Vital Mental Health Support to NHS Colleagues
Doctors and nurses, just like everyone else are vulnerable to mental health illnesses and need mental health support. Medical professionals experiencing emotional and psychological health problems often find significant barriers to seeking help, particularly when their sole duty is to care for others. The Covid 19 pandemic has meant medical professionals are working well beyond […]