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Save the Date

Please save the date The next annual Healthcare Fatigue Forum will be held on the 5th November 2026 in the Great Hall at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

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Intermediate

Sleep, Fatigue, and Cardiovascular Health: The Hidden Risks and How to Combat Them

Sleep deprivation is more than just feeling tired; it can significantly impact your emotional wellbeing and cardiovascular health. Recent studies reveal that strategic behaviours, like on-shift napping and weekend sleep recovery, can mitigate these risks.

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Advancing Fatigue Management with the Healthcare Fatigue Forum

In the fast-paced world of health and social care, managing fatigue is crucial for the safety and wellbeing of our workforce. Fatigue not only increases error rates in patient care but also jeopardises post-shift driving safety and decision-making.

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Beginner

Look to the skies: What can aviation teach healthcare about managing workplace fatigue?

Effective fatigue management techniques in aviation can serve as a valuable model for maintaining vigilance and ensuring patient safety in healthcare. By collaborating and communicating efficiently, we can proactively mitigate errors and raise caregiving standards with confidence.

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Beginner

What is the difference between Fatigue and Tiredness?

Is there a difference between fatigue and tiredness or are they different terms used to describe the same thing?

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Beginner

10 tips for counteracting fatigue

Fatigue is generally considered to be a decline in mental and/or physical performance that results from long hours of work, sleep loss and/or disruption of the internal clock. Whilst getting […]

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Beginner

How much sleep do we need?

Sleep is an essential function that allows the body and mind to recharge, leaving the person refreshed and alert when woken up. But how much sleep do we need? Good […]

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Beginner

Why fatigue needs to be taken seriously

A poor night’s sleep, some bad shift patterns, it’s all manageable when you’re at work, isn’t it? Sleep is one of the most important factors in reaction time, concentration and […]

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