World Mental Health Day 2021

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 10 Oct 2021 |

Mental health has been defined as a state of well-being where people positively contribute to their communities, are relatively happy and can cope with whatever the world throws their way without stressing too much.   Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellness. However, everyone experiences a unique mental health status as everyone is…

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Bullying – Know the Signs

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 01 Oct 2021 |

Seeing anyone of any age being bullied is heart-wrenching, but when it’s your own child, it can leave you as a parent or guardian feeling helpless.   There are things you can do to support a child who may be experiencing harassment or bullying. The first step is to know the tell-tale signs.   Know…

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What’s happening in A&E?

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 24 Sep 2021 |

Accident and Emergency (A&E) medicine is a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding specialty for any doctor considering this path in medicine. You’ll manage the full and varied spectrum of emergencies at any hour of the day or night. A&E is the hub of any NHS acute hospital. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, yes, it is…

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Four Favourite Wellbeing Apps for Healthcare Workers

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 20 Sep 2021 |

As a healthcare professional, it can be incredibly hard to “switch off” once you return home from the job. Your work makes a vital difference to the lives and health of your patients, so it’s no surprise that the events of the day (whether uplifting or draining) often stick with you long after you have…

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Suicide in the UK – The Sad Statistics!

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 10 Sep 2021 |

As the saying goes, ‘it’s okay not to be okay’, and as we head into World Suicide Prevention Day, we need to open up and start talking about what really matters in life.   Before the events of 2020, people’s mental health in the UK was believed to be in poor condition. After the events…

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An Interview with Nurse Claire Carmichael

By Anne Marie Fogarty | 09 Sep 2021 |

  Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a GP Nurse would be like? Maybe you’re considering your options to specialise in the profession? Or maybe you’re just curious, we certainly were. Working in community nursing is a rewarding yet challenging position, let’s see how the wonderful Claire pulls it off.…

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