03/09/2021 09:05:34

The eleventh issue of BSA Today is now live!

The time has come - our latest issue of BSA Today is now live!Visit 'Find Out More' at the top of the page and select the BSA Today Banner to read the full issue.

Skin Deep: What is Maskne? We talk to Julie Van Onselen, Lecturer Practitioner for Dermatology Education Partnership Ltd, about the emergence of maskne (acne and irritant dermatitis caused by PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prevent and treat this condition. See page 11 to find out more.

Look Who’s Talking - The BSA Today Subscribers' Club. In July, we created a set of questions relating to changes during the pandemic and sent them to our Subscribers’ Club members – made up of health and social care professionals from across the board. So, here is what they had to say about their experiences of working during COVID-19. See page 14 for the full article.

A Spotlight On... Confidence Building, Being confident is something that many people find challenging or struggle with, especially at work. In the latest of our ‘Spotlight On…’ series, we look at the various ways to build, improve and, most importantly, maintain confidence with two of Blue Stream Academy’s newest eLearning modules: Confidence Building Awareness and Supporting Confidence Building in a Team. See page 18 for the full article.

Data Watch - The NHS Digital Database, The creation of a centralised NHS Digital database of GP records has proved to be highly contentious with its implementation once again being delayed. In this issue, Stuart Walsh, our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), looks at the benefits of sharing patient data and why the various attempts to do so have attracted so much controversy. See page 21 to read the full story.

Testosterone: Why it's So Much More Than Sex and Six Packs. Often referred to as the ‘male menopause’, more than 10% of men over the age of 40 in the UK have low testosterone levels. Dr Jeff Foster, a GP and men’s health specialist, gives his views about testosterone deficiency. See page 28 to read the full story.

BSA Today's Heavenly Hamper Competition. As autumn approaches, people are preparing for cosy nights in filled with good food and great company. To embrace the change in seasons, we’re proud to present our Heavenly Hamper competition, exclusive to our Subscribers’ Club members! See page 32 for the full details.

Coffee: Instant Versus Filter. For a lot of us, nothing beats a nice warm cup of coffee first thing in the morning. But can we be bothered with the hassle of preparing actual ground coffee beans, or will some instant coffee do for a quick fix? From a health perspective, aren’t they basically just the same? See page 38 to find out more.

Great Food with 'Two Greedy Gals'. Our recipes section has been a huge hit since the get-go. So, to take us to the next level, we have partnered with our local Instagram foodies, ‘Two Greedy Gals.’ The Gals have been challenged with creating a selection of delicious, yet nutritious, seasonal recipes exclusively for BSA Today. Enjoy! See page 40 for the full details.

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