Could you work in end of life care?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in end of life care as a health care professional supporting dying patients and their families? Working with people who are dying can be both rewarding and emotionally draining.
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Updated on:
02 Jul 2021
Life behind a mask
How has the way we communicate changed due to wearing a face mask? Dr Marina Cantarutti, Interactional Linguist and Research Associate at The Open University, shares her thoughts.
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Updated on:
14 May 2021
Has COVID-19 changed the public perception of nursing?
Reflecting so far, 2020 and the unfortunate arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly given the Year of the Nurse, a unique position on the global health stage. Dr Rebecca Garcia, Lecturer in Nursing at The Open University, looks at the...
Updated on:
14 May 2021
COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh...
Updated on:
14 May 2021
COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to practice to support the NHS, NHS in Scotland, NHS Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills.
Updated on:
14 May 2021
Coronavirus: The Lowdown
The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting almost everyone worldwide. We've pulled together some content on the virus and how to cope in these unprecedented times.
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Updated on:
14 May 2021
Prenatal diagnosis and surrogacy podcast
Jane Fisher, is the Chief Executive of the UK charity Antenatal Results (ARC), who provides unbiased information and support to women and couples who are going through antenatal screening and dealing with its consequences. In this...
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Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
The surrogacy pathway
Have you ever wondered what's involved in the surrogacy process? Find out what costs can be claimed by a surrogate as reasonable expenses and more.
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Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
Surrogacy around the world
Which country allows surrogates to legally accept payment for surrogacy from foreigners? Which European country only permits those in a heterosexual partnership or a single female to be intended parents? Professor Lesley Hoggart and Dr...
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Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful
A new resource aimed to help people with dementia engage with their surroundings has been developed by The Parks Trust in Partnership with The Open University. This article explains more...
Updated on:
18 Feb 2021
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Could you work in end of life care?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in end of life care as a health care professional supporting dying patients and their families? Working with people who are dying can be both rewarding and emotionally draining.
Take part now: Could you work in end of life care? about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
02 Jul 2021
Life behind a mask
How has the way we communicate changed due to wearing a face mask? Dr Marina Cantarutti, Interactional Linguist and Research Associate at The Open University, shares her thoughts.
Read now: Life behind a mask about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
14 May 2021
Has COVID-19 changed the public perception of nursing?
Reflecting so far, 2020 and the unfortunate arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has certainly given the Year of the Nurse, a unique position on the global health stage. Dr Rebecca Garcia, Lecturer in Nursing at The Open University, looks at the...
Updated on:
14 May 2021
COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh...
Updated on:
14 May 2021
COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to practice to support the NHS, NHS in Scotland, NHS Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills.
Updated on:
14 May 2021
Coronavirus: The Lowdown
The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting almost everyone worldwide. We've pulled together some content on the virus and how to cope in these unprecedented times.
Read now: Coronavirus: The Lowdown about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
14 May 2021
Prenatal diagnosis and surrogacy podcast
Jane Fisher, is the Chief Executive of the UK charity Antenatal Results (ARC), who provides unbiased information and support to women and couples who are going through antenatal screening and dealing with its consequences. In this...
Listen now: Prenatal diagnosis and surrogacy podcast about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
The surrogacy pathway
Have you ever wondered what's involved in the surrogacy process? Find out what costs can be claimed by a surrogate as reasonable expenses and more.
Read now: The surrogacy pathway about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
Surrogacy around the world
Which country allows surrogates to legally accept payment for surrogacy from foreigners? Which European country only permits those in a heterosexual partnership or a single female to be intended parents? Professor Lesley Hoggart and Dr...
Take part now: Surrogacy around the world about Managing projects through people
Updated on:
04 Mar 2021
Journeying through wellbeing: Exploring mental health and wellbeing
Life can be a series of ups and downs. Sometimes it can be hard to know if we fully understand what is meant by terms such as mental health and wellbeing. In this article, we will explore these terms and how our mental health and wellbeing is...
Updated on:
01 Mar 2021
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