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How Clinics GRP selected its 2027 graduate physiotherapists
From August to October 2026, we looked beyond academic results to understand clinical judgement, communication, openness to feedback and care for older adults.
16 Oct 2026 · Clinics GRP Team · 5 min read
When an older adult declines nursing care at home, what happens next?
A declined nursing task should prompt a conversation about the person’s reasons, understanding and options, with a clear record and proportionate follow-up.
15 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN
When pain changes at home, what should nursing review add?
A nurse can help make a change in pain visible, assess its effect, review the agreed plan and connect the person with the right treating clinician.
15 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN
Living with a new stoma at home: what should nursing follow-up cover?
A new stoma plan has to work beyond discharge: the person needs supplies, practical education, a specialist contact and a route for concerns.
15 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN
Pressure injury risk at home: what should a nursing review change?
Pressure injury prevention depends on an individual assessment and a workable home plan, especially when mobility or care arrangements change.
15 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN
When repeated nursing tasks are a sign that the whole care plan needs review
The important question is not how many visits have occurred, but whether repeated care still has a clear purpose, response and review point.
13 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN · 8 min read
What makes a useful nursing referral for an older adult?
A referral is most useful when it explains the change or clinical question, not simply the number of nursing visits requested.
13 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN · 9 min read
When a wound is not progressing as expected: what should be reviewed?
A wound that is not following the expected course calls for a comparison with the original assessment and a review of the whole plan, not just another dressing choice.
13 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN · 8 min read
What should happen after a medicine changes at home?
After a prescription changes, the practical safety question is whether the new instruction has reached the person, their current medicines record and everyone responsible for the care plan.
13 Oct 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM and Tamika Jones RN · 8 min read
What should a physiotherapy graduate program actually provide?
Choosing your first physiotherapy role? Use seven questions to assess supervision, workload, clinical governance and long-term graduate development.
7 Aug 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM · 8 min read
The Future of Clinics GRP: More Connected Care for Healthy Ageing
Clinics GRP is expanding into a more connected model of care for older adults, bringing together clinical services, home-based support, community programmes, residential care pathways and future digital tools under one clinically governed healthy ageing ecosystem.
21 May 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM
Introducing Clinics GRP: Connected Care Across Settings
How Clinics GRP connects care around the person, their everyday goals and the setting, with clear responsibilities across physiotherapy, nursing and rehabilitation.
20 May 2026 · Miles Browning BHMS, PGDipSc, BPhty, AdvDipAcu, DipRM
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