It's hard to believe that six months have almost passed since Vital was relaunched, and what a six months it has been!

Back in June, finally we sent Vital directly to the target DCP audience and were thrilled to launch a new website and CPD site concurrently. The response was instant; the feedback universally positive… and then the CPD site crashed and burned.

Use NLP for CPD. Page 38.

I would like to apologise to all DCPs out there who tried to navigate the Vital CPD website but encountered our technical problems. While the system was renovated it fell to me to check subscribers' CPD answers and issue certificates. Thank you so much to everyone for their patience and for bearing with us while we overcame our, aptly enough, teething problems. I am now pleased to report that the CPD site is fully functional. Turn to page 53 for full instructions on how to log on and subscribe.

Do you use IT to its full advantage in your practice? Page 40.

Though it's been a bit of a monumental year for us all, everyone needs to take time out to look after number 1. Turn to page 55 for a series of relaxation techniques designed to keep your mind and body healthy.

If you have a pressing issue or article idea on your mind and would like to share it with Vital, as ever, email me on vitaleditorial@nature.com. In the meantime, have a fabulous festive season!

Kate Maynard Editor