I am honoured to step into the role of President of the General Practice and Primary Care Section at the Royal Society of Medicine. As the first nurse in this role, I look forward to jointly planning interprofessional events and working collaboratively with other organisations and sections in the council. I have had a diverse […]
The Current Climate of Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy better known as ‘heart failure’ caused by various factors can be very debilitating and detrimental to a person’s quality of life. Many patients complain of undue breathlessness and unable to carry out their normal daily activities of life because of their symptoms, and sometimes may become fatigued, depressed and […]
We have compiled the mandatory training module to meet the yearly requirements for healthcare professionals working in primary care and general practice. Sessions can be accessed as a bundle or as individual sessions. The mandatory training for health and social care workers modules are guided by the following: Standards set by the Health and Care […]
EXOGENOUS STEROID AND ADRENAL SUPPRESSION REFERENCE TO NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY ALERT (AUG 2020) To understand impact of exogenous steroid on hormones excreted by adrenal glands let’s briefly look at adrenal glands: Adrenal glands are small triangular shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. These glands are a part of endocrine system. Cortex of adrenal […]
Belmatt Healthcare Training has been delivering the Mandatory Training course to GP and nurses who book via the Royal society of Medicine, General Practice Section for the past 4 years. The practical face to face sessions are usually over subscribed and very popular. The recent pandemic has meant converting our courses to e-learning units. We […]
This month we are very proud when one of our own had her work published by NICE. Aneela runs a range of courses at Belmatt and regularly provides case studies for our Advanced Practitioners on our WhatsApp group. Please see her article published in NICE guidelines below: https://www.nice.org.uk/sharedlearning/safe-prescribing-of-high-risk-drugs Aims and objectives NICE recommends safe prescribing […]
Author : Daisy Mupfumira No doubt you are aware of the rise in mental health issues in the workplace which was already on the increase and now exacerbated by the pandemic. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, just this week have expressed concern that as a nation we might be heading for a pandemic with mental […]
“If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means “first Attempt in Learning”; End is not the end, in fact E.N.D. means “Effort Never Dies”; If you get No as an answer, remember N.O. means “Next Opportunity” So Let’s be positive. “Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of feel LIFE” This week we prepare for our upcoming Prescribing Update on Saturday 26 September 2020. The morning session covers […]
Influenza: Tips from the World Health Organisation As summer speeds past with the current heat wave which we are enjoying for albeit a short period of time, we will soon be approaching winter and the flu season. Our Flu Update on 12 August 2020 will focus on updating your knowledge and skills on the influenza […]
Pre-hospital treatment of anaphylaxis, it is essential to act quickly as this is a life-threatening situation and can cause the patient to go into respiratory arrest or cardiac arrest. Early interventions can improve the patient’s condition. Firstly, a primary survey is essential on first contact. The next key action with a patient having a severe […]