Pandemic Resources

Seven percent of the population in Britain — around 3.8 million people — currently rely on wound care services (Guest et al, 2020); a staggering, and surprising number. Wound care is often an unrecognised service, hidden away as part of the treatment for other conditions, such as diabetes. This lack of awareness led to a situation where variation in standards meant that patients were having mixed experiences of care across the country (Patients Association, 2021).

Like many organisations and charities, the Covid-19 pandemic hastened a rapid period of adaptation and diversification at ERIC, The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity. Here, Alina Lynden, ERIC’s communications manager explains how the charity has risen to the challenge.
The beginning of lockdown back in March 2020 meant we experienced a drastic drop in income from our shop and training programme. Most of the ERIC team were furloughed. But, with the help of generous donations from our service users, supporters and emergency funding from the Charities Aid Fund, we managed to keep our helpline open so that families could continue to access one-to-one support.

Bukola Kolawole reviews nursing practices during the Spanish influenza pandemic and looks at what modern day health professionals can learn from the experiences of care givers in the early 1900’s.

Bukola Kolawole RN, BScN, MN is the Chair Elect, International Nursing Interest Group of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Canada.

Article accepted for publication: May 2010