Substance Misuse
Substance misuse is a complex issue, affecting not only the individuals involved but their friends, families and the people they come into contact with. Substance abuse can result in lowered...
Self-Harm
Child and adolescent psychiatrists have seen an alarming increase in cases of self-harm in young people - it has been estimated that about 1 in 10 young people will self-harm at some point. This ...
Epilepsy Awareness
Do you know what to do if someone you work with or employ suffers an epileptic seizure? Would you be able to recognise an epileptic seizure? Did you know there are more than 40 different types -...
Loss and Bereavement
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things in life that anyone has to face. Loss and bereavement can affect people in different ways, but there is help and support available for those...
Eating Disorder Awareness Course
Figures from the NHS suggest that more than 725,000 people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder and that around one in 250 women and one in 2,000 men will experience anorexia nervosa at...
Food Allergy Awareness
What do you know about the causes and effects of food allergies? What are businesses legally required to do to minimise the risk of allergic reactions to workers and...
Aphasia
How much do you know about aphasia, the language disorder that affects the lives of more than 370,000 stroke survivors in the UK? Aphasia can have a huge impact on a person’s life by impairing both ...
Loneliness and Isolation
Isolation and Loneliness is a growing issue, and with an ageing population, the problem is only likely to get worse. It is not uncommon for those experiencing isolation to go for days, weeks or...
Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Palliative and end of life care is available to those for whom clinical improvement is unlikely to be possible. It includes support to ease symptoms and reduce pain, as well as spiritual and...
Diabetes Awareness
More than 3m people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes. Of these about 270,000 have type 2 diabetes and around 300,000 have type 1 diabetes. Just as importantly, approximately 850,000...
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease which can often result in the need for full-time care. Its symptoms can have a tremendous impact on the lives of those suffering from it and...
Stroke Awareness
Would you be able to identify a stroke – or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke)? Do you know the causes of strokes and are you aware of the risk factors and prevention...
New and Expectant Mothers
Being a new mother is exciting - but it can be a daunting time too, and new and expectant mums can face a whole range of issues in the workplace. Many working environments with previously...
Teenage Pregnancy
If you’re working with young people and teenagers, or even if you’re a parent of a teenager, it’s crucial that you have good awareness of the risks and effects of teen pregnancy. This...
Adult Self-neglect
Self-neglect can be difficult to recognise, and it can also be difficult to know how to help. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of self-neglect and hoarding, and how to respond....
Environmental Awareness
Environmental awareness is one of the largest global challenges we’re currently facing. When it comes to business, having an understanding of environmental issues will give your organisation a...