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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Signs, symptoms and support
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is typically triggered by traumatic, distressing life events. It is estimated that 1 in 3 individuals who experience a traumatic event will be affected by PTSD. In this article, we look…
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 | The Power of Knowledge
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the 21st of September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disease that affects our brains. World Alzheimer’s Day – The Power of…
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Alzheimer’s disease | Signs, symptoms, and common risk factors
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of brain disease, and educate everyone around the world on Alzheimer’s disease. The term “Alzheimer’s” is often used interchangeably with dementia; however, dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms caused…
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World Suicide Prevention Day | Creating Hope Through Action
*Sensitive content. Please note that this article mentions suicide. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page. If you are seriously worried about yourself or a loved one, you can visit…
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Upcoming Northern Healthcare Recruitment Events | Careers in Adult Health and Social Care
Careers in Adult Health and Social Care Are you looking for a rewarding career, where you can truly make a difference to people’s lives? Pop into one of our recruitment events to meet our team, learn about rewarding careers in…
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Medical Jargon | Making Language More Accessible
When reading medical notes or letters, or searching for information online, do you often find yourself trying to cryptically decode a series of letters, or frequently Googling the meaning of words to find out what they mean? Medical jargon is…
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Dyspraxia | Learning Difficulty Focus
It is estimated that between 5-10% of the UK population are living with dyspraxia. In this article, we take a look at dyspraxia, including the most common signs, and the support that is available for individuals with dyspraxia. What is…
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Keeping Safe During Hot Weather
In recent weeks, we have been experiencing extremely hot weather with unusually high temperatures here in the UK, and it is important that we are keeping safe in the heat. As well as keeping ourselves safe, certain vulnerable groups in…
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Eating Disorders: Bulimia
In the second blog of our series highlighting the different types of eating disorders, we are going to focus on bulimia. In this article, we look at the signs and symptoms, the treatment available, and how you can support a…
