By Angela Turner-Wilson on August 29, 2012
HHHE group members have produced a number of publications over the last academic year. These include: Edwin van Teijlingen. A historical sociology paper analysing book reviews of the 1973 book Experience with Abortion. This has been published this month in Sociological Research Online. There is a piece on the web pages: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/hsc/news/2012/aug/ne001-book-review.html [...]
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By Tania Willis on June 20, 2012
BU’s professor Colin Pritchard was interviewed in The Guardian today about his latest study which shows a link between mental illness and killing children. Colin told Guardian journalist David Brindle, “In effect, we have rediscovered the psychiatric-criminological interface with child protection and, although very rare, mentally ill or personality-disordered parents can be a threat to [...]
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By Tania Willis on May 21, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbRN9sSslIw&list=UUoZJqGSt3CFeuLrYiKH4j-w&index=1&feature=plpp_video”
Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) was launched on 16 May at an event at the Executive Business Centre which was attended by health care professionals, NHS workers, local councillors and members of the public whose lives have been affected by dementia. Speaking at the launch, Anthea Innes, Director of BUDI said that one of [...]
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By kirstipawlowski on May 21, 2012
A recent Yougov poll has suggested that more than four out of ten people know or have known someone with dementia. The survey also suggests that young people are the most likely to want to learn about dementia. Oscar nominated actress Carey Mulligan, whose grandmother has Alzheimer’s, has become an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society. [...]
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By kirstipawlowski on May 10, 2012
To celebrate the international day of the midwife on 5 May Dr Jen Leamon, Dr Sue Way and Senior Lecturer Alison Taylor wanted to celebrate the voice of our undergraduate students from the School of Health and Social Care and asked students to share their experiences and talk about their journey to becoming a mid wife with [...]
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By Angela Turner-Wilson on April 26, 2012
The Humanising Healthcare through Historical Enquiry (HHHE) group seeks to provide a supportive environment for anyone who has an interest in the past. It offers a space where current and new research ideas can be discussed, journal submissions considered, and funding opportunities explored. The group has three areas of interest: Education, History and Healthcare Healthcare [...]
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By kirstipawlowski on April 18, 2012
Health issues in Nepal will be highlighted Thursday and Friday (19-20 April ) when BU academic and PhD student discuss their research. Professor Edwin van Teijlingen and Mr. Pratik Adhikari from BU’s School of Health & Social Care will share research findings at the 10th Nepal Study Day in Reading. The event will attracted researchers [...]
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By kirstipawlowski on March 13, 2012
Sara White, framework leader undergraduate nursing, School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University talks to Nursing Times about dignity in nursing The Commission on Dignity in Care’s Delivering Dignity: Securing Dignity in Care for Older People in Hospitals and Care Homes was published in February sets out ten key recommendations for hospital, and ten [...]
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By Sally Gates on February 28, 2012
As a team the Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work are proud of our reputation and achievements and our aim is to improve the quality of social work practice in the UK through helping social workers increase their level of competence, knowledge and skills. To this end, we work tirelessly to ensure that our courses [...]
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By kirstipawlowski on February 28, 2012
Have you ever been to Lochmuir or Willow Farm? No, because neither place exists. They are fictional locations created by Marks and Spencer and Tesco as origins for their Salmon and Chicken. Associate Professor in Food Service and Applied Nutrition Heather Hartwell spoke to Which? Magazine about her research into food labelling. Discussing how the [...]
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