Vapes aggressively marketed to young adults and children
Have you noticed that the hype and branding of vaping products seems to be targeted at young adults? A lecturer in marketing at Nottingham University has! In his article E-cigarettes should be in...
The Cost of Living Crisis and Malnutrition
A group of GPs in Scotland are concerned about an increase in malnutrition amongst their patients, which they have directly linked to patients choosing cheaper, processed foods. You can read the...
More Funding Announced for T levels
Earlier this month the government announced a Funding boost to support T Level roll out
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
If you haven't already found this amazing series, I thoroughly recommend it. Featuring Addenbrookes and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge, this programme gives you insight into the use of...
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. It is not inherited, rather it is a random genetic mutation, which causes males to have an extra X chromosome. It is relatively rare, affecting...
FREE editable revision planner for BTEC National Unit 3
Just added to the resource vault! A fully editable, 17 week revision planner, which will help students to ensure they have consolidated their learning prior to the summer exam for Unit 3. It is...
FREE editable revision planner for BTEC National Unit 2
Just added to the resource vault! A fully editable, 15 week revision planner, which will help students to ensure they have consolidated their learning prior to the summer exam for Unit 2. It is...
Health inequalities in Scotland: An independent review
The Health Foundation carried out an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. They looked at patterns and trends in health and wellbeing and the wider factors that affect this. This...
FREE editable revision planner for BTEC National Unit 1
Just added to the resource vault! A fully editable, 15 week revision planner, which will help students to ensure they have consolidated their learning prior to the summer exam for Unit 1. It is...
Menopause leave?
This week MPs rejected an idea put forward by the Women and Equalities Committee - a cross part committee of MPs - to pilot 'menopause leave' and make the menopause a protected characteristic under...
Regulator fails to protect children
The BBC have reported on the abuse of more than 100 of the UK's most vulnerable children living in residential homes in the Doncaster area, despite repeated safeguarding concerns being raised by...
Safeguarding the Love Islanders
Week two of the 2023 series of Love Island is underway but what are ITV doing to safeguard the islanders?
Sunshine and SADness
Today in London, we will have 8 hours and 22 minutes of daylight and 11 hours and 22 minutes of darkness. Fast forward 6 months to the longest day - June 21st - and we can expect a whopping 16...
Keep the Cake Away!
Chair of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, caused controversy this week when she compared being surrounded by cakes in the workplace to passive smoking.
Brain Health Check-In
Yesterday, the BBC reported on a tool developed by Alzheimer's Research UK that acts as a brain 'check up' and provides tips on keeping your brain sharp and how to stay socially connected - factors...
The importance of language
'Doctors discuss my daughter like she's nothing' - the BBC are reporting on the importance of language for person-centred care. What we say and how we say it can have a huge impact on other people...
Health & Safety Risks for Maternity Staff
'Gas & Air' is a popular pain relief option during labour and birth. It acts quickly, has minimal side effects and is perfectly safe for the baby. But long-term exposure carries risks and at...
Why the decline in bees is linked to early human deaths
It has been estimated that the global decline of pollinators such as bees, is linked to around 500,000 early deaths per year!
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This week, the BBC reported that the mother of an 11 year old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) would be questioning leading experts in the disease about care and treatment for DMD. The...
Here is a sneak peak of what you can expect from the HUGE resource bundle we are giving away with our Success in Unit 4 teacher CPD on Wednesday 8th February.