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Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care
Education & Development

Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care

...health and social care. My research looks at students’ experiences in-depth, asking them to share their stories of taking part in tutorials through diaries and interviews. These stories give rich insights into students’ thoughts and feelings during online tutorials. Students share their experiences of interacting with others and building relationships, which helps...
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What is genetics? And how can it affect our health?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is genetics? And how can it affect our health?

...health and development. This is known as a genetic disorder. However, while our genes determine a lot about our characteristics, it is important to remember that our environment and lifestyle choices also play an important role in shaping us. Visit our YouTube playlist to watch more videos from the GRACE project, or visit our website to know more about the project....
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How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
Society, Politics & Law

How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health

...health – its Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, which shows overall economic output – was much lower down. The US came 18th, the UK 19th and China 86th. This goes to show that GDP is by no means a conclusive measure of well-being and the report reflects moves to recognise this. In fact, the report found a strong correlation between inequality and unhappiness. In both the...
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The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing

...mental and physical health. Some examples of this include local walking schemes, community gardening projects, conservation volunteering, green gyms, open water swimming or arts and cultural activities which take place outdoors. Green Social Prescribing can be useful for anyone regardless of age, although it can be particularly useful for those who are older because it...
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Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond
Health, Sports & Psychology

Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond

...health and wellbeing challenges. First Minister’s BAME COVID-19 Advisory Group Report of the Socioeconomic Subgroup (2020) Improving Race Equality in Wales (2021) Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) undertook a rapid review, past reports, inquiries, research, community gathered insights and good practice rooted in the lives, health and wellbeing of Black and...
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Video 20 mins
What do we mean by digital health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What do we mean by digital health and social care?

...Mental Health Matters Wales. We're based in Bridgend. We're a charity that supports people with mental health issues in the Bridgend Borough. And we deliver a number of different services, one of which is the well-being centre here. We try and sort of encourage all of our service users to use the equipment, whether that's the iPads, the tablets, the laptops. If they ask...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Postcards from the doctor: Spreading health care messages in India
Health, Sports & Psychology

Postcards from the doctor: Spreading health care messages in India

...health system in India? One doctor found a low-tech approach works...High-tech hospitals are now commonplace in Indian cities. But they’re also expensive, putting them out of the reach of the poor. So one Indian doctor found an ultra low-tech approach to delivering health care: writing postcards. [Doctor Aaraveeti Ramayogaiah] Doctor Aaraveeti Ramayogaiah Over the...
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