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Kindness in healthcare

Here we emphasise the importance of compassion and empathy in healthcare, highlighting their positive impact on health outcomes, with various resources, including videos, research articles and books.

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Kindness in health

Videos focusing on kindness in healthcare, from kindness in cancer care, to small acts of kindness, and much more.

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Kindness in healthcare

Resources include research and commentary articles, books, courses and more on kindness, from Kindness in Healthcare.

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The courage to be kind

Ben Thurman, The Carnegie Trust has written an article reflecting on the role of kindness in the healthcare response to COVID-19.

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7 Science-backed benefits of kindness

Women’s Health report on and explore the 7 science-backed physical benefits for you being kind, along with resources.

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The importance of kindness in nursing

Kindness in healthcare requires a conscious effort to step back and respect a patient’s feelings, needs, and predicament.

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  • -10 mins

The importance of kindness in nursing

Kindness in healthcare requires a conscious effort to step back and respect a patient’s feelings, needs, and predicament.

Learn more
  • 10-20 mins

Kindness in health

Videos focusing on kindness in healthcare, from kindness in cancer care, to small acts of kindness, and much more.

Learn more

7 Science-backed benefits of kindness

Women’s Health report on and explore the 7 science-backed physical benefits for you being kind, along with resources.

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  • 20+ mins

Kindness in healthcare

Resources include research and commentary articles, books, courses and more on kindness, from Kindness in Healthcare.

Learn more

The courage to be kind

Ben Thurman, The Carnegie Trust has written an article reflecting on the role of kindness in the healthcare response to COVID-19.

Learn more

WILD CARD | Whose shoes podcast

‘WILD CARD’ is a podcast dedicated to improving care for some of the most vulnerable in society through co-production.

Learn more
  • The Base

Kindness in health

Videos focusing on kindness in healthcare, from kindness in cancer care, to small acts of kindness, and much more.

Learn more

7 Science-backed benefits of kindness

Women’s Health report on and explore the 7 science-backed physical benefits for you being kind, along with resources.

Learn more

The importance of kindness in nursing

Kindness in healthcare requires a conscious effort to step back and respect a patient’s feelings, needs, and predicament.

Learn more
  • The Climb

Kindness in healthcare

Resources include research and commentary articles, books, courses and more on kindness, from Kindness in Healthcare.

Learn more
  • The Summit

The courage to be kind

Ben Thurman, The Carnegie Trust has written an article reflecting on the role of kindness in the healthcare response to COVID-19.

Learn more

WILD CARD | Whose shoes podcast

‘WILD CARD’ is a podcast dedicated to improving care for some of the most vulnerable in society through co-production.

Learn more
  • Written

Kindness in healthcare

Resources include research and commentary articles, books, courses and more on kindness, from Kindness in Healthcare.

Learn more

The courage to be kind

Ben Thurman, The Carnegie Trust has written an article reflecting on the role of kindness in the healthcare response to COVID-19.

Learn more

7 Science-backed benefits of kindness

Women’s Health report on and explore the 7 science-backed physical benefits for you being kind, along with resources.

Learn more

The importance of kindness in nursing

Kindness in healthcare requires a conscious effort to step back and respect a patient’s feelings, needs, and predicament.

Learn more
  • Video

Kindness in health

Videos focusing on kindness in healthcare, from kindness in cancer care, to small acts of kindness, and much more.

Learn more
  • Podcast

WILD CARD | Whose shoes podcast

‘WILD CARD’ is a podcast dedicated to improving care for some of the most vulnerable in society through co-production.

Learn more
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