If you work in Health and Social Care, there is always more to learn. A lot of this learning is done by simply doing your job well, pushing yourself when faced with new challenges, and working closely with your peers to ensure you provide the best care possible. However, if career progression is your goal,Continue reading “Taking Health and Social Care Training to the Next Level”
Author Archives: James Crisall
Nasogastric Tube Insertion Training for People with Eating Disorders
Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding, more recently referred to as NGT Nutrition, is used across many areas of healthcare, but in the context of eating-disorder treatment it has a very specific purpose: to restore physical and cognitive stability when someone is unable to meet their nutritional needs through oral intake. When used appropriately, and within theContinue reading “Nasogastric Tube Insertion Training for People with Eating Disorders “
Setting the Gold Standard for Buccal Midazolam Training
The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) recently introduced new national benchmarks for the administration and teaching of emergency seizure medication. These guidelines, known formally as the Emergency Seizure Medication/Midazolam Training Guidelines 2025, will ensure consistency across the healthcare sector so that all nurses and care providers receive the best training, and can therefore provide the bestContinue reading “Setting the Gold Standard for Buccal Midazolam Training “
ESNA Midazolam Training Guidelines 2025: Raising the National Standard for Emergency Seizure Medication Training
The Epilepsy Nurses Association (ESNA) has released the third edition of its Midazolam Training Guidelines (2025), the most comprehensive update yet to national best practice standards for the safe administration of emergency seizure medication in the community. This is vital for anyone working in healthcare, as epileptic seizures are common but not all first-aiders or healthcare professionals areContinue reading “ESNA Midazolam Training Guidelines 2025: Raising the National Standard for Emergency Seizure Medication Training “
Epilepsy and Administration of Buccal Midazolam Training
Epilepsy is far more common than many people realise, affecting over 600,000 people in the UK, around one in every hundred individuals. The severity of epilepsy varies widely. For some, it can be well controlled with anti-seizure medication and lifestyle management, while for others, it can have a serious impact on health, wellbeing, and independence.Continue reading “Epilepsy and Administration of Buccal Midazolam Training “
The New Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine and What It Means for Practice
For the first time, the UK will introduce a chickenpox (varicella) vaccine into the routine NHS childhood immunisation schedule, beginning in January 2026. This will protect children against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella through a single combined vaccine, known as the MMRV vaccine. This is a major milestone in public health. It will prevent thousandsContinue reading “The New Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine and What It Means for Practice”
Competency Assessments and Delegation in Healthcare
Working in healthcare is both rewarding and demanding, requiring professionals to consistently perform at their best. Given the high stakes, where patient / service user safety and well-being are paramount, it is essential that healthcare staff are assessed for competency.
Competency Assessments for Support Workers
The Importance of Competency Assessments for Support Workers Performing Delegated Tasks (Clinical and Extended Roles)
