By Vasumathy Sivarajasingam, Iman Webber, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Aos Alaa & Austen El-Osta Abstract Background Reported cases of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) have increased since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. Understanding the general public’s view about DVA is vital, as it…
Read This Article to Learn More About: – the law associated with health and safety in the workplace– practical measures for preventing abuse of staff working in primary care– steps to take if an abusive incident occurs.Reflect on your learning…
Jessica Powell meets the doctors and their staff who are practising what they preach when it comes to environmental initiatives to protect the planet—and their patients.If you think of a climate crusader you might picture someone chained to a tree…
A recently published document The Hidden Pandemic on Domestic Abuse Awareness for Health & Care Workers during COVID-19 is an excellent resource for the health professionals and gives tips on how to support victims of domestic abuse during the pandemic….
Due to the current pandemic we are all experiencing enormous changes to our personal, social and professional lives. The repercussions of COVID-19 will be felt for years to come. One of the things many of us in the NHS have…
Climate change causes detrimental impact on our health and wellbeing — a public health emergency. Health care, public health, and the environment are linked, and action on climate change and sustainability would improve public health and equity.1 ‘Net zero’ is a global…
The climate emergency is one of the biggest public health threats that we have ever faced. In the time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have moved 1 year closer to the 2030 deadline to halve, and the 2050 deadline…
Having worked nearly 20 years at Hillview Surgery as a GP Partner, I have seen my staff grow and develop new strengths. What I realised at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many of us are busy in our lives with no work life balance. We don’t set time aside to reflect on our lives and…
Domestic abuse (DA) impacts on both mental and physical health and has ramifications throughout the family, especially short and long-term consequences to children. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, life-style or geographic location [1]; some…