Between February 20 and 24, 2017, we were delighted to host 10 David Nott Foundation scholars and the first David Nott Foundation Fellow in London. The scholars were trained by David in war surgery on the course he directs at the Royal College of Surgeons of England; Surgical Training for Austere Environments (STAE).These scholarships are […]
Rebecca Wallersteiner explores ‘Voyages, the Science Museum’s haunting new maritime photography exhibition which creates epic drama from historic model ships Marcel Proust wrote, ‘The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.’ Voyages, a new exhibition which is being shown at the Science Museum, in Kensington until 25th […]
To mark the WHO’s World Health Day 2017 which, this year, focuses on depression, we talk to Robin Hewings, head of policy for the charity Diabetes UK. People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from depression th the average adult living in the UK and may also have depressive periods for longer than those without […]
This short video, focusing on depression among adolescents and young adults, highlights some of the symptoms of depression and the importance of talking as the first step towards getting help. It has been produced as part of the World Health Organization’s “Depression: let’s talk” campaign. […]
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Should cameras be compulsory in care homes? One firm of solicitors, which specialises in care home negligence claims, is supporting a campaign called ‘Love Our Vulnerable and Elderly’ (LOVE), calling for CCTV systems to be installed in care and residential homes across the country. Their stated aim is to prevent cases of abuse and neglect […]
Populations around the world are ageing due to increased life expectancy and falling fertility. These shifts have been driven by improved healthcare, better infrastructure and medical innovations. But why do so many people struggle to see this as a good thing? The WHO’s recent World report on ageing and health recasts the “problem”. Rather than pointing the finger at older people and […]
The Patients Association welcomes the ‘Next Steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View’, and will work with NHS England to help ensure it is delivered successfully and engages with patients nationally and locally. This is essential both to ensure that the importance of change is understood by everyone, and to get input from patients […]
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As the NHS approaches its 70th anniversary the health service has published the plan setting out how it will deliver practical improvements in areas prized by patients and the public – cancer, mental health and GP access – while transforming the way that care is delivered to ease pressure on hospitals by helping frail and […]
Working with sex offenders and paedophiles, as a counsellor and psychosexual therapist is challenging because they have harmed others and, unless they stop, they will commit further harm. When I meet a client for the first time, I see a suffering human being who has decided to try and deal with a difficult or troubling […]
