Author Archives: wendy
Patients promised online GP booking by 2015
Patients in England will be able to book GP appointments and get test results online within three years, ministers are promising.
The moves are part of an Information Strategy designed to “take the hassle out of the health service”.
Online communications between patients and their doctors is already happening in some places.
But the strategy sets out plans to ensure there is universal adoption of digital technologies.
Caring never stops with the amazing way Ty Hafan makes every life so worth while
At the start of children’s hospice week, Liz Rundle takes a look at 24 hours in the life of Ty Hafan
PEOPLE who visit Ty Hafan always comment on the peace, tranquillity, brightness and inspiration the hospice exudes.
But those on the inside know that to achieve this environment – and the highest level of care – a huge amount of work, dedication and professionalism goes on, just as much outside of the building than inside.
20 Commandments for MentalHealth workers
The importance of family support
The 10th Commandment : Thou shalt consider family and good friends of your client as team players (unless it’s impossible) and support them well in the interests of your client
Twelve years ago, after working 11 years at mental hospital wards I started working as a community psychiatric nurse. A month later I had to take my partner to a psychiatrist because he was psychotic. An unexpected experience.
