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Nearest Relative and Nominated Person Under the Mental Health Act
The nearest relative role in the Mental Health Act 1983 is being replaced by a nominated person. Learn how both work and what staff should know now.
Lasting Power of Attorney: A Guide for Care and Health Staff
A lasting power of attorney lets someone make decisions for a person who lacks capacity. Learn the two types, what attorneys can decide and what staff should check.
Naloxone and Opioid Overdose Response: A Guide for Healthcare Staff
Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. Learn how it works, the signs to look for, the response steps and what healthcare staff should know.
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: A Guide for US Healthcare Staff
988 is the US three-digit crisis line. Learn how it works, what the data shows and how healthcare staff can use it alongside safe suicide care practice.
Section 117 Aftercare: A Guide for Care and Health Staff
Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 gives free aftercare to some people after detention. Learn who qualifies, who pays and what staff should do.
Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS): What Care Staff Need to Know
Liberty Protection Safeguards are planned to replace DoLS in England and Wales. Here is what has been announced, what has not changed yet, and what care staff should do now.
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Suicide Risk Reduction in US Healthcare: What Joint Commission NPSG.15.01.01 Means for Staff
The Joint Commission's suicide risk goal sets seven expectations for accredited hospitals and behavioral health organisations. Here is what each means for staff and training.
PTSD Awareness for Care and Health Staff: Symptoms, Triggers and Support
PTSD can follow very frightening or distressing events. Here is how it shows up, how it is treated and how staff can support people without causing more distress.
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Care and Support Staff
Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood changes. Learn how highs and lows show up, what treatment involves and how staff can support someone well.
Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Guide for Care and Support Staff
Psychosis means losing touch with reality. This guide explains the symptoms, common triggers and how care staff can respond calmly and safely.
42 CFR Part 2: Substance Use Disorder Records Compliance Guide for US Healthcare Staff
What the 2024 update to 42 CFR Part 2 changed, who it applies to, and what staff training and policies should cover now the compliance date has passed.
Vascular Dementia: A Care Staff Guide to Causes, Symptoms and Support
Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain and often progresses in steps. This guide covers what care staff need to know.
Frontotemporal Dementia: A Care Staff Guide to Behaviour and Language Changes
Frontotemporal dementia often starts with changes in behaviour or language, not memory. Here is what care staff should know and how to respond.