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Understanding Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to the concept of wellbeing and its relevance to areas of health and social policy.Understanding Wellbeing provides students, professionals and practitioners of health and social care with the essential resources for understanding and promoting wellbeing. The book includes case studies, activities and reflection points to engage the reader with both the theory and its practical application.The book provides an overview of the concept of wellbeing and its relationship with and role in health, including:

The Editors:The late Anneyce Knight, who died in 2021, had retired earlier that year from her role as Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University, where she was also the Programme Leader for the Return to Nursing Practice course.The late Allan McNaught was Principal Lecturer at the University of Greenwich.The authors are a multi-professional group of health academics with considerable national and international experience across the statutory and non-statutory sectors.

The concept of wellbeing is currently being explored globally, with policymakers debating how to use and measure wellbeing beyond the traditional meansthat focus upon material and economic indicators. This book details the contemporary research evidence base for health andwellbeing within the global context and discusses how this improved knowledgecan be applied to both healthcare policy and practice.  It discusses andanalyses the many different but inter-facing arguments around wellbeing and itsrelevance in the modern world.

Written by a multi-professional group of health and wellbeing academics whohave extensive national and international experience across the statutory andnon-statutory sectors, the book is essential reading for healthcareprofessionals and policy makers looking for a comprehensive and up-to-datesummary of the latest research and practice in the field of wellbeing.

Finding My Professional Heart is a short e-book by the author of the highly regarded Developing Reflective Practice.It provides a guide to compassion and mindfulness for health and social care students and practitioners and a roadmap for developing compassionate practice.Drawing on both neuroscientific research and the contemplative traditions, the book argues that compassion is not a competency that can be trained, but a way of practising care that can be cultivated and nurtured. It attempts to inspire the reader to become a compassionate practitioner by:

At the heart of health and social care is a healing encounter between people, and this book aims to put compassion and humanity back at the centre of care.

If you’re studying nursing, health, or social care, this book is your essential guide to understanding how research shapes real-world care—and how you can use it to improve your own practice.

Clear. Practical. Student-friendly.Designed to cut through complexity, this book helps you finally make sense of research and apply it with confidence in both academic work and clinical settings.

Why this book is a must-have

Whether you''re starting your first research module or preparing for your dissertation, this book helps you move from confusion to clarity—and from theory to practice.

A practical foundation for better learning, better assignments, and better care.

An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process.The Care Process is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students that covers the fundamental principles and practice of the care process.Using clear explanations, scenarios, activities, and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter, the book will help you to understand the four stages of the care process – Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Review and Evaluation.You will learn:

An Appendix provides a detailed mapping of the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses against each chapter.This concise and practical book will help you to understand the care process and to incorporate the skills and techniques you have learnt into your own care practice.Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:

Land Your Next Nursing or Midwifery Role with Confidence

Whether you’re preparing for your first interview, applying for a promotion, or planning your long-term career pathway, this practical guide gives you the tools, confidence and strategies to succeed.

Written by an experienced NHS Recruitment and Retention Lead with more than 30 years in nursing and education, this book helps you stand out in a competitive healthcare environment and take control of your future career.

Inside this book, you will learn how to:

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Why readers love this book:

✔ Practical, step-by-step guidance you can apply immediately✔ Real-world advice from NHS recruitment experience✔ Easy-to-follow templates, tips and interview planning tools✔ Encouraging support for building confidence and professional growth

If you’ve ever felt unsure about interviews, applications or the next step in your healthcare career, this book will help you approach opportunities with clarity, preparation and confidence — and give you the skills to progress further in your profession.