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The darker side of oxytocin The hormone oxytocin is normally linked to trust, bonding and emotional sensitivity, and is commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone’ or ‘cuddle chemical.’ However according to an article recently published by The Scientist, a recent study has indicated that the hormone can make people more dishonest if it serves…
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“The pressure was too hard, too soft; I said too little, too much, the wrong thing. But that’s life, and life is what’s needed in the final few days.” If you have ever worked in a hospice, you will be familiar not only with the rewards but also the challenges of working with clients at…
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The Welsh government has published the results of the first ever national cancer patient experience survey in Wales 89% of those surveyed rated their overall care as either excellent or very good, which is fantastic. The survey also shows the huge positive impact having a clinical nurse specialist or a key worker has on the…
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New research looks to identify carers and the support needed from health and social care services Approximately 10% (c. 6.5 million) of the UK population have an unpaid caring role for a family member or friend. A large number of these carers – who often consider themselves as family or friends, rather than as ‘carers’ –…
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Scarlet fever has reached its highest level in 20 years, reports BBC News Public Health Wales (PHW) said the higher numbers could be related to the recent mild winter, but it had no firm evidence for that. Speaking after the number of cases hit 139 last month, Dr Rhianwen Stiff, of PHW, advised parents to…
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Pulse Today announces that as part of an NHS England pilot, GPs are to support NHS 111 call centres, to increase clinical input. Read more at: http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/commissioning/commissioning-topics/urgent-care/gps-to-work-in-nhs-111-call-centres-under-nhs-england-pilot/20006441.article#.U0-NEqKgpI0 Image: iStockphoto
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New research into the UK’s drinking attitudes and behaviours shows the majority of 25-65 year olds aren’t clear about how much they can drink without harming their health. The research, conducted for alcohol education charity Drinkaware, suggests that just over two thirds of those surveyed don’t recognise how many units they can drink if they…
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FHT’s AVR promoted to GP practice managers Great news! The FHT’s Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register has been featured in a two-page article in the April 2014 issue of Practice Management, a magazine distributed to more than 5,500 GP practice managers in the UK. Practice managers play a vital role within GP surgeries – as well…
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Do you work abroad? Whether you have emigrated from the UK to a different country, or have always lived and worked in another country, the FHT would love to hear from members who work abroad to help us put together an article for International Therapist. If you would like to be involved, please email jreeves@fht.org.uk,…
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Following a huge increase in steroid use, NICE has updated its guideline on the provision of needle and syringe programmes for adults and young people, as reported by Human Kinetics Many needle and syringe programmes have reported an increase in the number of steroid users, particularly among men aged 18-25, presenting in the last few…
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At a newsstand near you… FHT adverts appear in the April issue of Healthy (pictured), available at Holland & Barrett, and Your Healthy Living, at all good newsagents. The vibrant adverts direct the public to our Find a Therapist search, also emphasising accreditation of the FHT’s Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register by the Professional Standards Authority.…
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It’s Bowel Cancer Awareness month! Help raise awareness by sharing Macmillan Cancer Support’s free information booklets, including: ‘Are you worried about bowel cancer?’ and ‘Understanding Colon Cancer’. Download booklets here Image: Macmillan Cancer Support
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