The Apprentice Nurse
Today has revealed plans to create 1000 new apprenticeships within the nursing sector. Students will now be able to earn whilst learning to become a qualified nurse. Jeremy Hunt, Health Secretary, revealed plans today to introduce the first degree-level nurse apprenticeships. Individuals will no longer have to spend thousands of pounds a year to attend […]
Stop the Pressure Ulcer Day
November 17th brings the annual Stop the Pressure Ulcer Day, helping to generate more awareness on, you guessed it, pressure ulcers. A frequently occurring health problem, pressure ulcers are painful, costly and represent a reduced quality of life and are a major burden to their sufferers. Research provided by NHS Midlands an East show that […]
Pets and Patients
Saturday 29th October is National Cat Day, a day to encourage cat lovers everywhere to celebrate the companionship they receive from their kitty kat. But why stop at cats? Pets have been accepted in many households as another well-loved member of the family, a companion and for those who live alone, someone to come home […]
Elderly Patients Falling for Poor Hospital Care
In a report published today by the Royal College of Physicians, research has shown up to 600 patients are falling in hospitals each day due to lack of care by staff. Whilst relatives are instructed to remove any obstacles around the bed or floor space, and make sure walking / stand aids are close at […]
Woburn Beds & Trendelenburg
Exclusive to Harvest Healthcare is the Woburn Profiling Bed Range. Electronically operated, the beds intend to assist with providing a comfortable environment for its user, having been designed with the patient in mind. Various profiling features are available which provide extra comfort, as well as the optional Trendelenburg feature. When considering which profiling bed is […]