Mandatory vaccination against the coronavirus and frontline care staff

The article presents the discussion on mandatory vaccination against the coronavirus and frontline care staff. Topics include spreading the internet across the world and major developments in satellite technology;and role of social media through the internet being one of the primary reasons for the recent strengthening of the anti-vaccination movement and impact on public health.

Strategies and policies to tackle the problems associated with long COVID.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses strategies and polices designed to address rising levels of long COVID in society in the aftermath of the pandemic.

The new Care Quality Commission inspection procedures.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses recent changes to the way in which the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducts its health and social care inspections.

Implications of latest Care Quality Commission inspection procedures for support staff

The article focuses on Camilla Cavendish, a well-known journalist and former head of the Downing Street policy unit under prime minister David Cameron (and later baroness) published an independent review into healthcare assistants and support workers in the NHS and social care settings.

Should SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for all frontline healthcare staff be compulsory?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the issues raised by the recent government decision to make vaccination against the virus causing COVID-19 mandatory for care home staff.

Providing mental health support for children and young people in schools.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new initiative from NHS England/NHS Improvement to improve mental health support for children and young people in schools.

The role of community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the role of community pharmacies in providing health care as an important adjunct to the NHS, especially during the pandemic

Have the NMC educational standards become overly adult-centric?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, and Debbie Fallon, Chair of the Children's and Young People's Nursing Academics of the United Kingdom group, explore concerns raised by academic nurses regarding the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for pre-registration nursing education.

An obesity strategy to reduce COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the recently launched campaign in England with a package of measures to help people lose weight and mitigate effects of COVID-19.

Care Quality Commission slams blanket 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' decisions during the pandemic

The article presents the discussion on report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) finding a range of concerning variations for not attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR)' decisions. Topics include Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP) ensuring the high-quality and dignifying care for patients approaching life's end;and discovering the effectiveness of chest compressions lying at the heart of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Do not attempt resuscitation decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission about the imposition of do not resuscitate orders on some patients during the pandemic.

Simulation and student learning: will NMC policy lead to lasting change?

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses a new initiative from the Nursing and Midwifery Council to increase clinical learning through simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy or refusal: the challenges for healthcare staff

The article discusses the challenges faced by healthcare staff in Great Britain in addressing the hesitancy or refusal of citizens to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amidst the anti-vaccination campaigns by powerful individuals in various countries.

The role of community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses the role of community pharmacies in providing health care as an important adjunct to the NHS, especially during the pandemic.

Dispelling anti-vaxxer misinformation about COVID-19 vaccination.

University of Southampton, discusses strategies to enhance vaccination uptake among certain groups in society who are influenced by anti-vaxxers.

Strategies to protect the emotional health of frontline NHS staff in the pandemic.

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, from the University of Southampton, discusses strategies being employed to alleviate stress among NHS staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.