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...adults providing care and warmth. And she will draw on this experience in her role as a parent’. LISA LEWIS OK, so if we were to take this extract just in isolation, we aren’t able to tell if the social worker’s analysis is based on evidence. However, for this specific example, we have been able to read the full report. And we know there’s evidence missing....

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...adults or 29% among US adults. [Woman drinking from a double-sized cup] The Double-Sized Big Gulp cup was a marketing gimmick - but could large-sized cups, plates and packages be encouraging us to over-eat? Overeating increases the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers, which are among the leading causes of ill health and premature death. However, the extent...

...care, available to all...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses We know that as we grow older, we are at higher risk of having multiple long-term health conditions, which we call multimorbidity, and using multiple medications, which we call polypharmacy. This combination of ageing, multimorbidity and polypharmacy inevitably comes with some...

...care through the mother’s eyes can be of great value. Here are some strategies that midwives, practitioners, and others in the mother’s network may offer support along the pregnancy journey: Communication: Hearing the mother’s voice and wishes is key. Neurodiversity is a spectrum, and each mother’s needs will vary. Where possible, any information relayed to the...

...adult needs - however valid in terms of their disadvantaged lifestyles and economic circumstances and, as a consequence, lose sight of the child. In making an assessment, the key elements to consider are gaining an understanding of the child’s need and wishes, inter-agency information sharing, and working together to monitor and assess the changing nature of risk. It is...

...Care, which was equivalent to two GCSEs, alongside my maths and English. This was a pivotal stage in my life as I was finally diagnosed with dyslexia and given the support and resources to get my thoughts down onto paper. It was a huge light bulb moment and suddenly all the dots were joined together. At this point, I was awarded the ‘Student of the Year’. This was the...