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...care workers from community-based organisations. Informal sources of support are used by a wide range of people in distress whether or not they are recognised as having a mental health problem. It has long been known that there are many more people experiencing mental distress than those who seek or get medical help. An important study by Goldberg and Huxley (1992) found...

...care have all become central concerns within the NHS policy in England. The same is true in many other healthcare systems. In 2013, the National Advisory Group on the Safety of Patients in England, delivered its report ‘A promise to Learn – a commitment to act’. The Advisory Group was led by the Dr Don Berwick, a renowned doctor and campaigner for improved safety...

...care professionals must make sure that they are able to justify their actions and decisions, work for the best interests of their service users and work within the confines of their employer policy. This is part of being ‘responsible’ and ‘accountable’ for actions and decisions. It is therefore important to be mindful of your digital footprint, particularly from a...

...caring for someone with additional physical or psychological needs that can be stressful, and it is well established that carers sometimes do not prioritise their own physical and emotional needs. One of the key ways of maintaining wellbeing is having the opportunity to leave the house and spend time outdoors, ideally while doing a little exercise as well. A lot is known...

...care for themselves, contribute to society, get enough rest and engage in leisure time. However motherhood is a life transition that can impact this balance. The gender gap in sports participation [three women wearing blue jersey shirt running] Today, many women who are in cohabiting relationships often live in a ‘dual earner’ household. This can result in women...