How to relieve stress
As a community nurse, supporting someone physically and mentally can be tiring and it can be easy to overlook your own wellbeing. This can consequently lead to stress, whether this be due to large workload, work relationships, insufficient time or personal worries – because of this it’s important to learn to cope with and relieve stress. […]
Our favourite reads by healthcare professionals
Working in healthcare introduces you to a range of experiences, both good and bad, yet always life-changing. There are so many healthcare professionals who have created books about their lives and experiences working in healthcare, and we feel it’s important to share their stories with you. We have put together a list of our top […]
What should you look for when choosing a care provider?
Being a caregiver for a dependant can often be demanding and make many aspects of life more challenging. As a caregiver, you want to ensure your loved ones are living the best quality of life they can, but this doesn’t mean that taking a break sometimes is not needed. Research shows that those providing more […]
The mental health benefits of nature
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme ‘Nature and the Environment’, we have created a blog about how nature can benefit your mental health, both in your home and outdoors. How can nature benefit your mental health? Spending time out in nature or bringing nature into your home can benefit both […]
Stress Awareness: Part 2 – Tips for managing stress
Welcome to part 2 of our Stress Awareness Month blog by our Head of Services for Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health, Clare Metcalfe. In part two of the blog, Clare discusses the top tips for managing stress whilst creating a positive work and home environment. 1. Positivity Whether you’re dealing with stress at […]
Stress Awareness: Part 1 – The signs and symptoms
For Stress Awareness Month, our Head of Services for Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health, Clare Metcalfe, has created a two-part blog about understanding the signs and symptoms of stress and the top tips for managing stress. Stress Awareness Month has been celebrated every April since 1992. The campaign aims to increase public awareness about […]
Learning Disability Week 2021
This week we are celebrating Learning Disability Week from the 14th to the 20th of June. The charity Mencap has chosen the theme ‘Art and Creativity’ for this year’s campaign. According to Mencap ‘Creativity and self-expression can help improve mental health and lead to greater community inclusion.’ What is a Learning disability? Mencap has a web […]
The importance of creativity for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
When we think about our health and wellbeing, we naturally relate it to a good diet and exercise because of the proven long-term benefits. However, a report from the National Alliance for Arts, Health and Wellbeing (APPG) suggests that having a creative hobby can benefit our mental and emotional health too. A creative hobby can easily be […]
A day in the life of a learning disability support worker
To support Learning Disability Week and shine a spotlight on our healthcare professionals, we asked one of our learning disability support workers, Amy, to tell us about her role, why she became a support worker and how the pandemic has impacted her role. What is your responsibility as a learning disability support worker? In […]
Building strong relationships with clients and their loved ones
At kingshoodsupport, our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We always focus on building and maintaining professional and trusting relationships with each of our clients. Today, our Clinical Nurse Manager, shares her top tips for building relationships with clients as a healthcare professional. Our approach at kingshoodsupport focuses on ‘person-centred care’. This […]
