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3D Mammography
Mammography is x-ray imaging of the breast and it is the key tool used for routine breast screening in the UK. In most cases, 2D images are created. However, this month a new breast cancer...
World Down Syndrome Day: With Us Not For Us
This World Down Syndrome Day is all about taking a human rights-based approach to disability. A human rights-based approach views people with disabilities as having the right to be treated fairly...
The film An Irish Goodbye won this year's Oscar for best live action short film, as well as the Bafta in the same category. It stars actor and Mencap Ambassador, James Martin, who also happens to...
The complicated picture of obesity
The BBC report 'The Whale gives a voice to people like me' reminds us that obesity is a complex public health and personal health issue. The report introduces us to Sean, who experienced rapid...
Racist bullying in schools and child mental health
Research carried out in Scotland found that racist bullying of school children results in poorer mental health, loneliness and an increase in negative coping behaviours such as substance misuse.
Jason Arday is a sociologist and the youngest-ever black professor at the University of Cambridge. What is also remarkable, is that he did not speak until he was 11 years old and did not read and...
One short walk every day might extend your life!
This week the BBC reported that whilst most people do not achieve the government recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week, evidence from an analysis by Cambridge University suggests that...
The UK’s first LGBTQ+ affirmative retirement community
In February, The Guardian ran a feature on the UKs first LGBTQ+ affirmative retirement community, run by and for the community. Many members of the community contributed to the article, speaking of...
Stuck inside for 5 weeks due to a broken lift
The BBC have reported on a 76 year old man that has been stuck inside his housing association flat for 5 week so far, due to a broken down lift.
What is frontotemporal dementia?
This month we learned that US actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia (FTD). You may not have heard of this type of dementia, as it is less common.
The Cost of Living Crisis and Malnutrition
A group of GPs in Scotland are concerned about an increase in malnutrition amongst their patients, which they have directly linked to patients choosing cheaper, processed foods. You can read the...
More Funding Announced for T levels
Earlier this month the government announced a Funding boost to support T Level roll out
Menopause leave?
This week MPs rejected an idea put forward by the Women and Equalities Committee - a cross part committee of MPs - to pilot 'menopause leave' and make the menopause a protected characteristic under...
Regulator fails to protect children
The BBC have reported on the abuse of more than 100 of the UK's most vulnerable children living in residential homes in the Doncaster area, despite repeated safeguarding concerns being raised by...
Safeguarding the Love Islanders
Week two of the 2023 series of Love Island is underway but what are ITV doing to safeguard the islanders?
Keep the Cake Away!
Chair of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, caused controversy this week when she compared being surrounded by cakes in the workplace to passive smoking. The Professor explained that...
Brain Health Check-In
Yesterday, the BBC reported on a tool developed by Alzheimer's Research UK that acts as a brain 'check up' and provides tips on keeping your brain sharp and how to stay socially connected - factors...
The importance of language
'Doctors discuss my daughter like she's nothing' - the BBC are reporting on the importance of language for person-centred care. What we say and how we say it can have a huge impact on other people...
Health & Safety Risks for Maternity Staff
'Gas & Air' is a popular pain relief option during labour and birth. It acts quickly, has minimal side effects and is perfectly safe for the baby. But long-term exposure carries risks and at...
Why the decline in bees is linked to early human deaths
It has been estimated that the global decline of pollinators such as bees, is linked to around 500,000 early deaths per year!
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