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Building the first Thames sewer system
Science, Maths & Technology

Building the first Thames sewer system

...Health resolved that every house should be drained, they ought alos to have found a sufficient means of carrying off the filth so removed from houses; but the task was too much for them, and, carrying off the honours of originating sanitary reform, they left the heaviest part of the work to parochial delegates. So our streets were well-drained, the filth is entirely...
Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors
Science, Maths & Technology

Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors

...wellbeing. This is influenced by the quality of the time they spend in nature, and their nature connectedness (the sense of their relationship with nature). While there are many ways to engage, one is learning. One way to learn is to engage with citizen science projects (e.g. SciStarter), where members of the public involve in observation and studies. Nature-based...
The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...health, defence. ‘De-fence?’ What? This fence? Yeah, well. Right. So my cabinet is a bit like my gang. I’m the leader of that gang. I like that, it’s good. I’ll be Prime Minister, then. Finally, I will have ultimate power. Ah, but will you? Yes. Ah, but will you though? Yeah. But will you? Yes. No. Because you’re forgetting about: Parliament. Now, one of its...
Becoming an ethical researcher Badge icon
Education & Development

Becoming an ethical researcher

...mental health issues do people released from long prison sentences experience? C.How do women who have escaped from domestic violence situations cope in future relationship building? D.How do children diagnosed with dyslexia respond to support from teaching assistants in secondary schools? Rank the following approaches for appropriateness for each question. Give 1 to the...
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...mental health issues will, needless to say, demonstrate quite different signs of vulnerability to someone who is at risk of domestic violence. Those dealing with the vulnerable are consequently challenged to be aware at all times, to listen and engage actively and to ensure that they are empathetic to the needs of others. The Vulnerability Assessment Framework developed...
Nuclear power: friend or foe?
Society, Politics & Law

Nuclear power: friend or foe?

...health. It essentially transforms a previous perceived weakness into a present strength. The evidence of enhanced leukaemias and genetic effects near nuclear sites is inconclusive; association does not indicate causation. In any case there has been a progressive reduction in emission levels of radioactivity, and the risks to the health of workers and the general...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Practice supervision and assessment in nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Practice supervision and assessment in nursing

...mental health issues that are affecting their performance? If the Practice Supervisor has spoken to the student and a problem is still apparent the Practice Assessor can arrange a tripartite meeting to explore the reasons for the student’s behaviour. The Practice Assessor should communicate with the practice education team within the student’s organisation if they are...
Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...mental illness: all problems in today's society. But what makes a problem social? This free course, Social problems: Who makes them?, will help you to discover how these issues are identified, defined, given meaning and acted upon. You will also look at the conflicts within social science in this area...Anti-social behaviour, homelessness, drugs, mental illness: all...
Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs