Published on 21st June 2022

These comments arise from the doctoral research undertaken with health care assistants in Auckland New Zealand prior to Covid hitting the world. The comments are still valid.

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Published on 23rd May 2022

No two autistic people are alike, but can often experience difficulty with social skills and executive functions, and have sensory needs that are different from those in the neurotypical population.

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Published on 2nd February 2022

Most of us are aware about the fact that breastfeeding is beneficial for our babies. But how many mothers can breastfeed exclusively in this busy world. Research studies have proven that the benefits of breast milk mean we should try to support the breastfeeding mother as much as we can.

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Published on 17th January 2022

Health and Safety policies guide healthcare workers in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their own safety and that of the people they support. PPE significantly impacts the skin and leads to the development of unpleasant skin conditions.

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Published on 25th November 2021

Self care. As caregivers this concept can sometimes seem quite foreign. The carer’s job is to provide care and support for others, to meet others’ needs, often at the expense of their own.

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Published on 16th November 2021

Due to the pandemic, people, especially in healthcare, wear face masks more often. Sometimes, wearing face masks is required for a whole shift, for long hours. This may lead to skin irritation, rash, itchiness, redness of the face, dryness, and desquamation, swelling, pain and tingling, especially if a mask is worn for more than 4 hours daily. Mask acne is a common problem that may cause psychological distress due to cosmetic defects on the face. Mask wearing can make pre-existing conditions wor

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