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  The majority of pregnancies result in a natural birth experience.  Occasionally though this natural process requires assistance.  ‘Childbirth & You’ explains to expectant mums what they can expect to happen in these circumstances to help allay any fears and anxieties they may be feeling.

Encopresis Training Pack - Encopresis is a condition where children repeatedly pass faeces in inappropriate places.

The pack is designed to be helpful for front line staff working with children with learning disabilities who have encopresis, toilet refusal or the need for bowel training.

Visit the website below for more information.

www.encopresis.org.uk

Childhood obesity is currently a major concern, with the national prevalence tripling over the past two decades. In the East of England 22% of boys and 27% of girls aged 2 - 15 are overweight or obese.

A support for lower limbs which reduces swelling and potential complications

Injuries to the lower limbs, resulting from surgery or trauma, can result in life-threatening complications if the limb is not supported and elevated at an appropriate level.

Current equipment to achieve this effectively has, to date, been confined to a frame (known as a braun frame), with fabric stretched over the cradle or pillows....More

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www.pslmedical.com

Each year, around one million workers in Europe suffer injuries from used needles. The consequences can be serious and there are moves to improve EU legislation to give workers better protection.

Hypodermic Needle Disposal Cabinet - A Case Study

www.arengineering.co.uk

Nurse Practitioner Lynne Philippo, who is based in Cromer, Norfolk, carries out cervical smears on a daily basis during the course of her work at a GP’s practice. However, sometimes the procedure to check for cancerous cells can be difficult for both patient and practitioner.

www.charnwoodhealthcare.com

Book Bag Tags - helping promote physical activity to children

Obesity in children is an increasingly common problem, with the national prevalence tripling over the past 20 years. Contributory factors include lack of exercise, resulting in recommendations by the Chief Medical Officer (DH 2004) stating that children should have 60 minutes of physical acitvity every day.

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From Bright Idea to Regional Innovation Competition Winner

Carrie Tyler and Helen Langthorne both work on Tiptree Ward at Colchester General Hospital as Ward Manager and Ward Sister. Colchester is an acute medical ward for patients over the age of 78 years.

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