“Soft diet” is not a safe instruction
“Soft diet” is vague. A practical care-team check for safer texture-modified food, drinks and mealtime support.
PRN medicines: would every member of staff make the same decision?
Four practical questions to make PRN medicine decisions clearer, safer and more person-centred in social care.
After hospital discharge: do the medicines match?
A practical medicines reconciliation check for care staff when someone returns from hospital.
The Heatwave Ended. Did Your Medicines Survive It?
Recent heat can affect medicines and medical devices. Here is what care staff should check before the next drug round.
This Doctor Does Not Exist: Checking Health Advice Online
AI-generated doctors can look convincing while sharing unverified claims. Use three simple checks before trusting or sharing health advice.
Hot Weather, Medicines and Falls: The Risk We Can Easily Miss
A fall in hot weather may begin with dehydration, dizziness or low blood pressure. Know what to notice and when to seek advice.
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