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Caring for adults
Caring for adults is an introductory course for anyone in a caring role, either paid or unpaid. It builds on what you already know to give you a better understanding of your role as a carer. It also supports your own well-being by giving you some ideas and information about looking after yourself and dealing with stress.
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An overview of wound care
This information is a review of wound care. It contains information to help you feel more confident in supporting people managing in their needs and rehabilitation. As with all clinical information, you should seek out and follow local policy.
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Understanding mental capacity
This free course, Understanding mental capacity, covers the principles and criteria underpinning the assessment of mental capacity and decision making in the UK.
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Introducing ageing
Everyone is ageing, whatever their current age, and we live in a world where many people are living much longer than previous generations. This is often seen as a problem. But is it? This free course, Introducing ageing, will help you to think about this issue by introducing you to some key ideas in studying later life.
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Introducing public health
This free course, Introducing public health, presents some key elements of public health and health promotion. It considers the scope and focus of public health and how it is subject to change and located within the wider global context.
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Codi ymwybyddiaeth a chymorth i ddynion
Tybed pam mae angen diwrnod ymwybyddiaeth dynion arnom? Mae'r erthygl hon yn archwilio pam mae angen i ni ymestyn empathi i ddynion a allai fod yn ei chael hi'n anodd ac edrych ar rywfaint o'r cymorth sydd ar gael.
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Raising awareness and support for men
Wondering why we need a men’s awareness day? This article explores why we need to extend empathy to men who may be struggling and looks at some of the support available.
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What’s wrong with how nurses are portrayed in the media?
How nurses are portrayed in the media does not reflect what is involved in the profession. Improving this can potentially improve recruitment to nursing programmes.
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How to be a great trans ally
Just like being trans, being a great trans ally is different for everyone. Learn about the importance of allyship and how you can ensure you are a trans ally in this interactive.
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Self-managed abortion in the UK
Self-managed early abortion in the UK is becoming increasingly common. This allows privacy and home comforts, but better pain management and support are needed to improve experiences.
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Introducing the psychology of our relationships with fictional villains
This free course, featuring interviews with famous crime fiction authors, explores psychological theory and research on the relationships we form with fictional characters.
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Spiritualism, stigma and prejudice: what is everyone so scared of?
Sara MacKian reflects on the myths and fears encountered while researching Spiritualism. Starting with a conversation during a taxi ride…