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Health, Sports & Psychology
Pharmacotherapy while ageing
As we age, we're at risk of having multiple long-term health conditions - this can require multiple medications. This article explores the impact multiple medications have on the body.
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Society, Politics & Law
Applying social work law with children and families
This course will introduce you to the law as it applies to social work with children and families in the United Kingdom. You will learn about varying definitions of childhood and family and then explore underpinning principles of the law relating to child rights and parental responsibilities. You will look at the key legislation relating to ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Valuing death
How can we prepare for death while ageing? This article explores...
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Society, Politics & Law
Social work law and UK regulation
Social workers have significant powers, rights and responsibilities in their professional role. The law has a vital role in the regulation of professional practice, and such regulation is important to social workers, as it provides clear boundaries for their practice. Boundaries also provide the public with confidence in the profession. It is ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is my child being exploited? How to spot the signs
Learn to differentiate between typical child and adolescent development and what could be the signs of child criminal exploitation in this short animation and article.
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Society, Politics & Law
An introduction to social work law
This course will get you to consider your initial perceptions of the social work role before exploring what social workers do in their day-to-day practice with people. It will highlight the core values of the social work profession and consider the challenges of applying these values in practice. The course will explore the relationship ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13th - 19th May 2024. Find out more about loneliness, body image, anxiety, depression, mindfulness and more with our FREE resources.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Open Thanatology Hub
Check out the FREE content from Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Learn more about death and dying during this year's Dying Matters Awareness Week: 8th-14th May with our FREE courses, videos and interactives.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How FMRI works
Functional magnetic resonance imaging is a technique for measuring brain activity, but how does it work?
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Society, Politics & Law
The language of protest
Protesting is a form of political communication. It’s a form of political persuasion, where those without power or influence find ways to get their voices heard in order to express a message of dissent.
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Nature & Environment
Trees: local heroes in the fight against global climate change
Raising awareness of local trees.