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...adapted from Darragh et al., 2015, p.748) Research by Darragh et al. (2015), which examined the health of 46 carers of adults with a physical disability, reported that approximately 94% of carers reported musculoskeletal discomfort in at least one body part during the preceding four weeks and 79% perceived that caring either caused or made their symptoms worse. Eighty-two...

...et al., 2009) have shown that the rate of psychotic disorders can be as much as four times greater in the poorer households compared to those that are better off, whilst rates of anxiety and depression can be twice as great in the lower income households. There is still much debate about the contribution of biological, psychological and social factors to mental health and...

...et al. Associations between objectively measured physical activity and academic attainment in adolescents from a UK cohort. Br J Sports Med. 2014;48(3):265-270. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092334 NICE guidelines. March 2018. “Physical activity and environment.” https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG90 NHS Digital. 2019. “Statistics on obesity, physical activity and...

...et al., 2004). Strength training can limit the loss of bone density and strengthen the integrity of the joints offering more support and less risk of injury. Additionally, over time, joint supporting tissues (ligaments and tendons) lose their elasticity and the tissues within our joints (collagen and cartilage) lose their fluidity and strength. This degeneration of the...

...adapted extract from the Open University course K102 Introducing health and social care....Digital innovation in social care and social work: Introduction - In this free course, Digital innovation in social care and social work, you will learn about how digital technology has made a difference, both to social care sector and people living in their own communities. There...