Not everyone communicates in the same way and it is important that you make sure that you are able to communicate with the people you support in the best way for them. 

Whilst we should choose our words carefully, research suggests that body language, speed and tone of voice accounts for 93% of effective communication and only 7% on the actual words spoken!

Breath Focus Meditation:

Mindfulness trains the mind to settle, let go of mental clutter and focus in the present moment. Connects mind with body and helps mental wellbeing.

• Find a comfortable position either lying down on your back, in a chair, or on a cushion on the floor. Spine should be erect but not rigid.
• Scan through the body and release unnecessary tension.
• Bring attention to the body with an attitude of friendly curiosity.
• Tune into the sensations of your body breathing and focus your attention on the feel of the breath coming in and out.
• When your mind wanders, notice, and gently guide attention back to the breath (over and over again).
• Practice for 5 – 30 minutes daily for lasting positive results.

Mindfulness is based on an Eastern meditation tradition but is not dependent on any belief or ideology. It is about being aware of what is happening in the present on a moment-by-moment basis.

Unless you’ve been living on a different planet the past couple of years, chances are you’ll have heard or read about the concept of MINDFULNESS. Developed from a 2,400-year-old Buddhist practice, mindfulness is a form of meditation used as a therapeutic technique that involves being more aware of - and in - the present moment. 

Spotting cancer early is vital when it comes to treatment as there is a higher chance of the cancer treatment being successful. It is extremely important that you are aware of any unexplained changes to your body.

This week is Carers Week which is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

It is important that all employers have a guide in place to help staff in the transition of the nmc revalidation and help raise awareness for Nurses and midwives.

Cancer is not one disease with one treatment… there are approximately 200 different types of cancer, each has its own name and its own treatment and many different symptoms of cancer for each type.

Knowing how your body normally looks and feels, can help you be aware of any changes that could be caused by cancer.

It is extremely important that you are aware of any unexplained changes to your body, i.e. the appearance of a lump, blood in your urine or stools, a change to your normal bowel habits. All of these symptoms could be something other than cancer, but you should see your GP as soon as possible, so they can investigate the symptoms you are suffering and make a diagnosis and see if cancer treatment is needed.

• Each day, tell yourself you can handle this challenge. When you start thinking about it, consider the many people who have it harder than you, i.e., people who are dying of starvation, living in a war zone, people, due to lack of human rights, have no freedom.