Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don’t go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child’s healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child’s ‘best interests’?

Stephanie Nimmo faced these questions first-hand when her daughter, Daisy, was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition as a baby. Seen through the lens of Stephanie’s own experiences, this sensitive book delves into the complex world of medical ethics and paediatric palliative care. From recognising tipping points to the importance of building relationships with palliative care teams well before crisis, this book explores how medical professionals can better support families throughout their child’s care.

Interviews with clinicians and snapshots from the lives of patients’ families provide insight into the realities of life on both sides of the hospital bed. Compassionate explanations of the conflicting pressures in the hospital system foster understanding and help medical professionals and families work together.

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The debut cookbook from Emily English, with over 80 easy-to-make, delicious and nutritious recipes.

When we think of nutrition and ‘eating well’ so many of us jump to the words ‘diet’, ‘unenjoyable’ and ‘sacrifice’. Sometimes we can see healthy eating as something we should do rather than something you want to do. This book aims to change that. To alter your perception of eating well and shift away from an all or nothing approach.

With recipes including…

FLUFFY RICOTTA LEMON PANCAKES
HOT HONEY HALLOUMI AVOCADO TOAST
MANGO AND CRUNCHY CHICKPEA SALAD, WITH JALAPENO DRESSING.
CHICKEN AND SPICY GUACAMOLE LUNCH TIME TACOS
GARLIC CRUMBED SALMON WITH COURGETTES AND YOGHURT
CREAMY PARMESAN CHICKPEAS WITH PICKLED CHILLIES
GREEK YOGHURT ROASTED STRAWBERRY ETON MESS

Food, to me, means joy. It’s a celebration, a memory, a moment. It’s not about counting calories; it’s about making every meal COUNT. Let every bite you take not only nourish your body but feed your soul with the simple delight of SO GOOD. Let’s bring the joy back to nutrition, back to our lives, back to our plates, and never forget that food, at its core, is joy.

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Develop best practice and improve your leadership skills with our second edition textbook (for the 3096-51 specification).

– Develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required with detailed coverage of all mandatory units
– Apply theoretical aspects of the Diploma in the workplace, and use our ‘Evidence Opportunity’ feature to test your understanding of the assessment criteria
– Build confidence reviewing and evaluating practice in Adult Care settings with ‘Reflect On It’ activities, and examples of reflective accounts
– Prepare a strong portfolio, with advice and activities on how to use evidence most effectively

This textbook has been fully updated to meet the requirements of the updated Skills for Care qualification criteria.

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