Workers in care jobs in Scotland are to be handed a boost by increased government investment in the voluntary sector north of the border, it was revealed today (July 26th).
Shona Robison, the country's public health minister, has stated that some £5 million will be invested in the Scottish carer sector over the period of the next five years as the government seeks to help people of all ages who do this type of work....
Professionals working in care jobs could encounter more people suffering from the effects of binge drinking.
More consumers are indulging in excessive behaviour resulting in more pressure on the NHS and police forces, Simon Antrobus, chief executive at Addaction, has said.
"With alcohol sold so cheaply in supermarkets, the 24-hour licensing laws and with some bars offering irresponsible drinks promotions, i...
Professionals encountering patients suffering from stress in their health care jobs might find themselves prescribing a natural remedy.
Neil Shah, director of the Stress Management Society, explained that indulging in a relaxing or complementary therapy could stop the condition becoming so bad it requires pharmaceutical treatment.
He added: "If you respond to [symptoms] in its most natural way you can get...
Professionals working in care jobs should be dishing out purposeful advice about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.
This is according to Michael Linnell, communications director at Lifeline Project, who said awareness campaigns need to be consistent and specific.
"What will work are targeted campaigns that have an aim and purpose rather than some of the woolly propaganda we see," he added.
An Olympic athlete has imparted some advice which could be used by those working in care jobs with children.
Matthew Pinsent said a new initiative called Get Set, Go Free is a great way to encourage youngsters into becoming active, particularly in sports like swimming, snowboarding and scuba diving.
He added: "It's an opportunity for people to take vouchers off Nestle products and then go on the website ....