Webwatch: Online breath test launched to help detect lung disease
A charity has set up an “online breath test” which can help detect lung problems. People who get out of breath doing every day tasks such as walking up stairs
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Webwatch: Improvements to Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS)
Social Services Knowledge Scotland (SSKS) is a website and digital library dedicated to social care. Content relates to policy, practice and personal development within social services in Scotland. It was
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Webwatch: New online treatment trialled to tackle Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A disabling disease which drains energy out of sufferers is to be tackled with a new online treatment trial of more than 700 children and teenagers. Those with Chronic Fatigue
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Webwatch: Cora – Virtual nurse on smartphones and tablets aims to prevent heart attacks
A virtual nurse named Cora could save lives by preventing heart attacks, research suggests. The interactive avatar, on all smartphones or tablets, provides advice on warning signs and explains what
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Webwatch: Meaningful and Measurable – focus on personal outcomes in health & social care
Meaningful and Measurable, a collaborative action research project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) brought together three academic organisations, eight practice partners and four national stakeholder organisations
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Webwatch: Streetwise – Helping people discharged from secure mental health services into community
Researchers from City, University of London have developed a serious game in collaboration with mental health service users to support and prepare people being discharged from secure mental health services
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Webwatch: Fundraising drive for music service which aims to tackle depression
An online service which aims to promote music as an aid to battling depression is launching a fundraising campaign. Mental health activist Maureen O’Kelly and her husband Iain Kelly want
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Webwatch: One-stop NHS website to book appointments and get advice
A new one-stop NHS website where patients book appointments, order prescriptions and access medical advice is being developed, health officials have announced. For minor ailments patients will be able to
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Webwatch: i-HOP – New Barnardo’s toolkit to help children of prisoners
A free information service to help the children and families of prisoners in England and Wales has been launched by children’s charity, Barnardo’s. i-HOP (Information Hub on Offenders’ families with
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Webwatch: Trello – Collaborative project management tool
Trello is a visual and easy to use project management tool that allows for collaboration. It’s free to set up so you can give it a go without investing a
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