Resources and insights

A practical article for hospital nurses and care-home teams on why persistent unexplained weight loss needs follow-up, even when recent blood tests are reassuring.

A practical care-home guide to recognising possible SGLT2-associated euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis when blood glucose appears normal or only moderately raised.

A practical guide to the statutory and professional duty of candour in England, including Regulation 20, notifiable safety incidents, apologies, disclosure, documentation and professional responsibilities.

Why a lower HbA1c is not always safer in type 2 diabetes and frailty, with guidance for nurses on hypos, medication reviews and care planning.

A practical guide for nurses and adult care professionals on capacity, next-of-kin status, lawful consent, best interests and decision-making authority under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

An educational guide to Martha’s Rule, why it was introduced, how it supports patient-safety escalation, and what nurses and adult social care professionals should know.

A practical guide for nurses and care staff explaining why the absence of coughing does not confirm swallowing safety in Parkinson’s, and how to recognise concerns, document changes and escalate appropriately.

Sudden confusion in older adults is often blamed on a UTI, but delirium can have many causes. This nursing-focused guide explores assessment, red flags, escalation and safer clinical reasoning.

Explore the key manual handling risks in adult health and social care, how they affect staff and people receiving care, and practical ways to reduce harm through assessment, equipment, training and person-centred planning.

A practical introduction to clinical reasoning, explaining how healthcare professionals can structure information, consider alternatives, recognise uncertainty, and reflect on decisions.

Clinical reasoning helps healthcare professionals interpret information, consider possibilities, and make thoughtful decisions in everyday practice.

A cautious, practical framework for UK health and social care teams when checking unverified Salmonella outbreak information.

How adult social care providers can make progression routes visible, practical and inclusive to support staff development, quality and retention.

A practical case study and seven-point checklist to help adult social care managers select training that supports safe, role-specific practice.

A practical seven-point flu-readiness checklist for adult social-care teams in England, covering resident offers, delivery planning, records, access and monitoring.