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Finding resilience after a fall
I recently had a very scary experience of literally being knocked off my feet in the park by an overly exuberant dog who hurtled straight
Appreciating the talents and contributions in your whole team
I was doing an observation in a care home in Wales as part of their yearly ‘Butterfly’ accreditation. There was a lovely, relaxed breakfast happening
Beyond the Nurses Station | The art and heart of nursing
The Nursing Station I remember when I had made the decision to move from working in Bone Marrow Transplant to Aged Care. I was a
Induction matters
“Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression. You never get a second chance to make that first impression again, you have one chance
Animal Magic? Is is real?
I grew up most of my life without a pet. I didn’t dislike animals; I just never had a whole lot to do with them.
First Day Matters
You’ve spent a fortune on recruitment, you’ve got the person you want, what’s going to make them stay? My step-daughter got a job as a
Induction Matters!
Induction, everyone must do it when you start a new job. All too often it is incredibly boring and laborious, with lots of online, tick
Person centred care – what not to do
Having worked as an occupational therapist now for over two decades, there are a couple of experiences I recall as a student OT, that have
The value of being a whole team
Have you ever felt that you are not really part of the team and that your opinion is not taken seriously? Or you are afraid