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What does Occupational Health Nursing Involve? by Tracie McKelvie

All Nurses should be incredibly proud of their efforts, no matter what they do, or how they do it. There are so many specialities in the Nursing profession, and each and every one makes a difference to people’s lives. This is why it is important to take some time out and reflect on history, and … Read more

Being an Occupational Health Nurse Adviser by Bronwyn Gibson

Being an Occupational Health Nurse Adviser (OHNA) can be both challenging and rewarding.  I started my career as a general nurse working within Theatres, care of the elderly and predominantly in A&E however, I had always known that Occupational Health (OH) was the career path that I wanted to specialise within after speaking to OH … Read more

Long COVID; what you need to know:

What is Long COVID? Long COVID is an emerging phenomenon that is not yet fully understood. There is no internationally agreed definition, and so estimates of how common it is, or what the main symptoms are, vary. New evidence is continually emerging however, and this enables experts to further explore and analyse health information that … Read more

My First Few Weeks at Valentine

My name is Grace Dobbin and I have just joined Valentine Occupational Health as a coordinator. I am very new to the OH industry, coming from an education background, meaning my first few weeks were challenging but also very rewarding! A bit about me: Name: Grace Dobbin Title: Occupational Health Coordinator Responsibilities: Processing OH bookings … Read more

World Sepsis Day 13 September 2021

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system begins damaging its own tissues and organs in response to an infection. If not treated quickly, sepsis can lead to organ failure and even death. It is important to raise awareness for this disease as it is very easy to prevent yet is still kills at least 11 … Read more

World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day falls on 10 September this year. Suicide prevention and mental health have become very important topics during the global COVID-19 pandemic as our everyday lives have been affected in an unprecedented way. According to statistics, about 703,000 people around the world die by suicide every year. The highest rates of suicide … Read more

National Epilepsy Week 2021

Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. Epilepsy is a common serious neurological disorder that affects many people around the world. Anyone can develop Epilepsy, although its more common in young children and older … Read more

6 Months On – An insight into working life at Valentine

  From hearing the news that a pandemic had hit, this left everyone feeling uncertain and worried about what to expect going forward. Little did I know that it would affect my career. After being furloughed in March 2020, I then had the news that redundancies were going to take place. With a young child … Read more

New faces on board at Valentine Occupational Health

Valentine Occupational Health welcomes two new members of staff Valentine Occupational Health are continuing to grow the team after recruiting two new members in recent months. Business Development Manager Darren Williams and Occupational Health Coordinator Sarah Howarth. Darren previously worked for a global exhibition company for four years. He says, ‘I am delighted to have … Read more

Day to day challenges of a carer

Taking on a role as a carer can be extremely challenging as they have to face real life situations on a daily basis and be able to handle them in the most effective way possible. Why not take a look at a few of those challenges that carers face… Depression Research shows that depression is … Read more

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