Blue Monday has been dubbed the gloomiest day of the year. Now, this day could just be seen as a simple marketing ploy but it can also serve as a reminder of the many mental health hurdles that can crop up during this season. When you work in health and social care, in the thick of emotionally ch...
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As with everything, things change in learning disability and mental health care and in 2025 there’ll be some exciting advancements.These changes will enhance the quality and accessibility of support for individuals and communities. For Learning Disability care and Mental Health (LDMH) service man...
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The festive season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring added pressures and challenges, especially for our care staff who work tirelessly to support others. It's important to remember that help with mental health is always available, and you're never alone. Here are some key mental health...
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The celebration of World Mental Health Day allows us to take a closer look at the value of mental health in all our lives, and particularly in the workplace. Here at Nurseplus, we're fully aware of the crucial role mental well-being plays in the overall performance, joy, and health of our staff....
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Working in care means long shifts and intense focus are part of your every day, so finding moments for movement can be challenging. Still, studies show that adding physical activity into our daily routines is beneficial for maintaining both physical and mental health. For healthcare workers and...
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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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Government guidelines are telling us to stay at home and only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work, and to stay two metres away from other people whilst out. Our business of delivering care to vulnerable people is classed as essential work. By continuing to provide vital services...
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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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The Department of Health and Social Care has recently announced an investment of £135 million in health research, which is hoped to tackle some of the biggest issues around health and social care, including mental health. The lack of current mental health support in the UK has created plenty o...
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Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-19th May 2019) is organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the UK’s charity for everyone’s mental health.Information produced by the Mental Health Foundation -1 in 6 people in the past week experienced a common mental health problemOn average around 16 people ...
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When someone you love is suffering from depression or anxiety, you might be one of the only people in their life who is keeping them from falling apart. The weight that you have to carry on your shoulders when trying to support them is a heavy one and a task that you should not have to carry out ...
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Most people have down days. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, are stressed at work or are having relationship problems, feeling sad sometimes is a normal part of life. However, when the number of down days you’re having start to overtake the good days and you begin losing interest in things you on...
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