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World Diabetes Day 2015
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Diabetes Day 2015

...Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to raise awareness amidst concern over an escalating diabetes epidemic. Find out more about diabetes care here...Learn more about diabetes care The following video tracks introduce various aspects of a patient’s diabetes annual check-up. This material forms part of the Open University course...
Quiz: Can you identify food under an electron microscope?
Science, Maths & Technology

Quiz: Can you identify food under an electron microscope?

...Health and Wellbeing courses and qualifications. Start the quiz now. [Screenshot of the launch image from the interactive.] Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. If you are having problems viewing the quiz, changing browsers may help....
Introducing social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social care and social work

...public authority (which includes local authorities, health authorities and the police) to act in a way that is incompatible with the rights set out in the ECHR. The HRA 1998 gives effect to the rights contained in the ECHR by: making it unlawful for any public authority to act, or fail to act, in any way that is incompatible with the rights contained in the ECHR; the term...
Tackling juror trauma and stress
Society, Politics & Law

Tackling juror trauma and stress

...health, wellbeing, and lifestyle. A good understanding of the mechanisms of juror trauma, and appropriate psychological support is therefore essential in limiting long term negative outcomes for jurors. Supporting the wellbeing of jurors is not only positive at an individual level but is essential is promoting good juror decision making; stress negatively affects...
What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?

...health, social care and education professionals. Are you a young adult carer? Alternatively, if you are a South Asian parent of a young person, perhaps your daughter or son is a carer? What do South Asian young adult carers do? We are carrying out research with South Asian young adult carers living in England (see below). We interviewed them about what their caring roles...
The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Customer Service

...public as well as private? Peter Bloom discusses customer service in the contemporary age...[A customer service desk at an airport] Consumer services lies at the heart of almost any successful business. The commitment and ability to meet customer needs seems straightforward. However, it requires sophisticated forms of management and dynamic organizational strategies. It...
Religion, Belief and Equalities
History & The Arts

Religion, Belief and Equalities

...public or private sector, or just going about your everyday life, it is important that you understand the significance of religion and belief as a protected characteristic in the United Kingdom. This video introduces why understanding religion and belief is important for equalities law, some of the complexities that arise when religion and belief seem to "clash" with...
Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learn to live well with self-care on OpenLearn

...and friends, finding ways to relax and more physical exercise. We've got some great ideas to help you get started! ...Explore these articles and courses to help give you inspiration. Change doesn't have to be overwhelming. Just add one change in your life and build from there, even getting out for a walk each day can help boost your mood and improve physical health!...