What is Burnout?
The term ‘burnout’ has become ubiquitous within the common vernacular. Yet what do we actually mean when we say we feel burnt-out?
The term ‘burnout’ has become ubiquitous within the common vernacular. Yet what do we actually mean when we say we feel burnt-out?
‘The anticipation of touch is one of the most potent sensations on Earth‘ Richard J. Finch Usually, around Christmas time I can set a record for the amount of hugs
To Touch or not to Touch that is the Question. Touch and COVID19 Read More
Have I recovered? It is now several months after the event that I was so concerned had ‘broken’ me. I am still at work. I stayed at work. I always
Wellbeing for the broken – Part 2 Read More
Editors comment: This is the first of two blogs written by our friend and colleague Liz Crowe. They describe a very painful experience and series of events experienced by someone
Wellbeing for the broken – Part 1 Read More
I woke to this New Year to an email that said “do you want to be happier in 2019?” and I realised that one of the major factors influencing our
New year resolutions and wellbeing Read More
We are into the second month of a new year. Many of us in critical care may have made a resolve to ‘take better care of ourselves this year’.
Where’s the love in critical care? Liz Crowe at #SMACCDUB Read More
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again1. This blog tackles a really challenging topic in our theme around communication and wellbeing2–4. How do
Difficult conversations with children in critical care Read More
If there is one skill that we must all continue to grow and develop it is our communication skills. Communication drives the way we interact with the world and the
Strengthening Your Communication: St.Emlyn’s Read More