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Can you spot sepsis?
http://healthdirectorate.org/sepsis-recog nising-the-sympto…/

Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health and muscle function. A deficiency can cause rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, bone loss, muscle weakness, falls and fragility fractures in older people or secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Here are some important tips for you or your loved one if they are taking 'water tablets' or diuretics to control high blood pressure or to reduce swelling as a result of a heart condition. Diuretics can cause dehydration which can result in a number of complications especially in older adults. Always seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.

Probiotics need prebiotics? http://healthdirectorate.org/probiotics-p rebiotics-do-you-…/

We are back again! This time save a life and learn to recognise signs and symptoms of sepsis. SEPSIS does not discriminate and every hour 5 people in the UK die as a result of it. A course of antibiotics can prevent this fatal outcome if picked up on. I encourage you to learn and share this information.
http://healthdirectorate.org/sepsis-recog nising-the-sympto…/

According to the Public Health England Weekly Influenza report there is evidence that influenza is starting to circulate in the community as activity indicators approach Baseline threshold levels. So, If you are a) pregnant or b)over 65 years of age or c) under 65 and suffer from any of the conditions below you are eligible for a flu vaccine. It is not too late to get vaccinated.
-Respiratory (lung) diseases, including asthma... -Heart disease, kidney disease or liver disease -Neurological (brain or nerve) conditions including learning disability -Diabetes -A severely weakened immune system (immunosuppression), a missing spleen, sickle cell anaemia or coeliac disease -Being seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above) Read more here: http://healthdirectorate.org/is-it-too-la te-to-get-a-flu-j…/
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Our next Video will be an interview on Residential and Care Homes with a long serving Local Authority Care Home Inspector. E-mail Health Directorate if you have any specific questions you want answered on: poonum.wilkhu@healthdirectorate.org The video will be published on 13/01/2019. Don't miss out!!

Do you need a flu vaccination? Is it too late to get one? How many types are there? Read on for more information: http://healthdirectorate.org/is-it-too-la te-to-get-a-flu-j…/

Attention: All those receiving gluten-free products on NHS prescription. People with established gluten sensitive enteropathies will retain access to GF bread and mixes on NHS prescription. GF products that fall outside the category of a bread or a mix will no longer be prescribed at NHS expense. Read more: http://healthdirectorate.org/changes-to-a vailability-of-gl…/

Insulin Injecting Technique Part 1: preparing your insulin device

We have added yet another video. This time it is on Insulin Injecting techniques! View here: http://healthdirectorate.org/blog/

Have you walked out of your appointment thinking that it did not go as planned. Watch this top tips video on how to maximise on your time with the GP/Doctor.

Have you ever walked out of your GP surgery not feeling like your appointment went to plan. Watch this video for tips on how to maximise on your appointment. Enjoy!

What do we do what we do? Watch on...

Questions to ask: vaginal discharge. http://healthdirectorate.org/vaginal-disc harge-whats-normal/