Archive - Valerie Nelson Radical Practitioner

People or politics, who are we protecting?

'Seen something? Say something.' is the Scottish slogan to protect adults at risk of harm, so why were those who saw harm in care homes during lockdowns…

Feb 15 •

October 2024

Moving the goal posts on masks

It seems that too many of us are now aware that masks don't work which is a problem for governments who are determined to prove that they do.

Oct 7, 2024 •

My body, my choice - or is it?

The sanctity of bodily autonomy and our human rights are under threat so we have to take action before it's too late.

Oct 4, 2024 •

April 2024

Covid and the pandemic of moral injury

As the dust begins to settle on covid, we're in a better position to reflect on past events which may prove challenging for some.

Apr 9, 2024 •

March 2024

Remembering the forgotten

The death of a dear neighbour was the catalyst to finally reflect on the circumstances of the demise and death of my mum in the days prior to the…

Mar 23, 2024 •

February 2024

Updated. Masks in care homes: a benefit risk analysis for residents and their carers

Use of Surgical Masks in Care Homes to Control Respiratory Virus Infection: a formal benefit-risk analysis for people with dementia and other cognitive…

Feb 11, 2024 •

December 2023

Mask wearing in care homes: background leading to current work on risk-benefit analysis. September 2022

Following my open letter to CEOs, this follow up article was published by the Daily Sceptic who added the emotive title which generated a great deal of…

Dec 27, 2023 •

Mask wearing in care homes: background leading to current work on risk-benefit analysis. July 2022

Open letter to CEOs and board members of Scottish Health & Social Care organisations.

Dec 27, 2023 •

Mask wearing in care homes: background leading to current work on risk-benefit analysis. March 2022

Frustrated by the lack of action from colleagues in health and social care organisations, I wrote this piece which was kindly published by Inform…

Dec 27, 2023 •

Masks in care homes: analysis of risks for staff and residents

Face masks are no longer routinely required in health and social care settings but current guidance continues to recommend their use in the absence of…

Dec 14, 2023 •

October 2023

Open Letter to Professor Jason Leitch

It seems little has changed for the National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government despite his public expression of regret for the harms caused…

Oct 12, 2023 •

September 2023

A resource for all but especially for my health & social care colleagues

Sep 17, 2023 •

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