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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.
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!
Community Living: The Key to Quality of Life?
The Old Hall community is a group of 44 adults and 15 children living cooperatively in Suffolk. One of its founding members lauds the project as a more economically viable and less stressful way of...
Guide Dog Shortage
You may have heard that there is a shortage of guide dogs. Whilst most people wait for a guide dog to be trained by an organisation such as Guide Dogs, it is possible for users to train their own!
What is bed blocking and why does it matter?
'Bed Blocking' is an unpleasant term used to describe the situation when hospital beds are occupied by 'patients' that don't really need them. In most cases, these are individuals that are...
Deprivation linked to poorer cancer outcomes
Research led by Cancer Research UK shows that cancer death rates are 74% higher amongst the most deprived populations in Scotland compared to the least deprived.
Diphtheria cases in people seeking asylum in the UK
This week we have learned that cases of diphtheria are rising amongst people seeking asylum in the UK. What is diphtheria?
Living with kidney disease: Dee's story
In 2018 Dee was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. Her initial reaction was despair but now she hosts a podcast and is sending out messages of support and hope to kidney patients everywhere.