Each year slips, trips and falls cause thousands of preventable injuries. Falls are a major cause of injury for older people. A new Cochrane review found that decluttering and reducing hazards around the home can significantly reduce the risk of falls for older people...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful time, with many people stuck at home for extended periods. We know this led to an increase in some unhealthy behaviours, like increased alcohol use and online gambling – and now new findings suggest smoking and nicotine use...
With flu season fast approaching, it’s essential that General Practices are prepared for the upcoming flu season. General practice plays a critical role in ensuring that patients, especially vulnerable patients and practice staff are vaccinated against influenza. The...
A good night’s sleep empowers the body to recover and lets a person wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Unfortunately, many people have sleep problems and don’t get the rest they need. Poor sleep can seriously affect a person’s quality of life and increase...
Most people with COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks of their first symptoms. However, some people may experience longer-term effects from their infection. Long COVID is described by the World Health Organisation as an illness occurring after a COVID-19...
