New screening instrument for skin damage

3rd January 2008 - The TiVi Skin Damage Visualiser can help the occupational health practitioner to minimise the risk of any damage to health from workplace skin exposure.

This new instument, developed in Sweden, takes a photograph of the skin and shows the level of red blood cells present in the dermis.More

Life-saving role

3rd January 2008 - Parliament has called for accessibility of automated external defibrillators in public places after immediate access to the machines saved the lives of Lord Brennan QC and Paul Ketch MP. More

'Standards for Medicines Management'

1st November 2007 - This is a new document that has now been published on the NMC website which is a much more comprehensive document than the previous document which it replaces -' 'guidelines for the administration of medicines.' It will be available in a hard copy in the near future - but at present you can download a PDF of it by clicking on the highlighted text. More

Questions and answers - Avian Influenza

9th August 2006 - With the continued risk of Avian Influenza (also known as Bird Flu or H5N1), Kays Medical have put together a selection of questions and answers. Hopefully this will provide you with background information and ideas on how you and your company can prepare for a pandemic flu. More

Resusitation Guidelines

25th May 2006 - European Resusitation Council & Resusitation Council UK Guidelines for Resuscitation 2005 Summary More

A PRESCRIPTION FOR PATIENT SATISFACTION

Health Secretary announces expanded prescribing powers

1st May 2006 - Patients will now have quicker access to their medicines and more choice in how they obtain them, thanks to legislative changes to expand nurse prescribing and introduce pharmacist independent prescribing. More

POMS - New Ruling for Schools

10th November 2005 - Schools pharmacy inspector introduces new rulings for prescription only medicines. More

Getting ready for the changes to the noise regulations

8th November 2005 - In advance of the changes to the Noise at Work Regulations 2005 the HSE have launched a new leaflet offering guidance to employers. More

Preventing Sickness Absence

12th September 2005 - New guide offering practical advice now available from the HSE. More

Alcohol Alert

23rd August 2005 - Britain's teenagers are among the heaviest drinkers in Europe, according to a recent pan-European survey of 15 and 16-year-olds. More

OH - A Growing Service

12th August 2005 - The OH market is set for a dynamic increase over the next four years, according to a new report. More

Travel with Care

8th August 2005 - Recent figures reveal that 8.1 million business visits were made in 2004. Norma Evans, a specialist travel health nurse, provides an expert guide to managing business travel health. More