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Change and uncertainty can cause unease at the best of times, but the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus pandemic can lead us to worry about different aspects of our life a lot more than we usually would.It’s easy to get caught up in these worries and a spiral of “what ifs” – worrying about ou...

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The cold winter months can have a rough impact on individuals, especially those who suffer from a long-term health condition and/or people who are over the age of 65. Am I at high risk from the cold weather? You may be more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather if you fall under any of ...

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COVID-19 vaccine authorised by medicines regulator. With the good news that the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine has been approved for use within the UK, we hope that the journey towards normality for you as a care worker will soon be underway. We understand that the vaccine is set to be rolled out to ...

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A Government proposal to regulate the movement of staff between care settings would be detrimental to both care workers and providers. Whilst the aim of this legislation is to prevent the spread of Covid-19, work already underway throughout the sector to ensure Covid safety, has not been acknowle...

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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect all aspects of a person’s life, as well as their families and friends – but that doesn’t mean that life needs to grind to a halt. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to remember that there are lots of things you ca...

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As lockdown restrictions continue to ease, different types of organisations are returning to work. Implementing new procedures to protect the health and safety of employees is vital as workforces adjust to the “new normal” and as part of this; many companies will be planning to roll-out workplace...

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As Key Workers at such a challenging time,  I want to Thank You on behalf of Nurseplus, our Branch staff and most importantly on behalf of all the vulnerable and elderly people across the UK that you care for. They and their extended families and friends could not ask for a more dedicated, commit...

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Mental health nursing is a demanding career. It requires quick thinking, strength., and a genuine passion for helping those that need care. It’s not a nine-to-five job; with service users often needing round-the-clock rehabilitative care and long-term treatment. ​For the nurses that work in menta...

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Nutrition and Hydration Week, which took place in March, aimed to highlight the importance of eating a balanced, nutritious diet and drinking plenty of fluids. As well as promoting the benefits, it’s also about understanding the difficulties that some people face when trying to follow a healthy d...

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