Opinion

Alterations to the HCPC threshold qualification level

As the name implies, standards of education and training (SETs) are standards that programmes of education and training must meet before they can be approved. These standards ensure that individuals...

Mental health: caring for the paramedic workforce

Mental health charity, Mind, revealed that blue-light staff in England and Wales have a higher rate of suicidal thoughts than the general public. In survey of 1600 staff and volunteers, more than 27%...

Humour in reflective practice

Several models can be used in health care to assist reflective practice. Some examples include the Johns Model (2004), The Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988), and Driscoll's ‘The What?’ Reflective Model...

Examining the true impact of alcohol on the heart

Newspapers previously caused a stir when claiming that alcohol may in fact be good for your heart. This has been misinterpreted by many to indicate that it is entirely safe to drink alcohol. However,...

The National Ambulance LGBT Network Conference 2017

The National Ambulance LGBT Network was established in 2015 to share best practices from the various regional LGBT staff networks, and provide an overview of the common issues that ambulance services...

Inequalities faced by LGBT patients and staff must end

Numerous reports highlight how people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community have faced discrimination or a lack of support when accessing health and social care services (Hunt...