Health
Help is on hand for Anxiety, Depression and other mental health problem sufferer
A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research shows that nearly half of South Asians put off seeking
UCLan leads pilot study into innovative digital stroke rehab tool
A pilot research study into a potentially quality of life-enhancing digital stroke rehabilitation tool has launched. The Virtual Engagement Rehabilitation Assistant (VERA) is a bespoke digital tool being developed by
Pfizer and BioNTech start trials of new Omicron-specific jab
Pfizer and BioNTech have started clinical trials of a new Covid vaccine which targets the Omicron variant. The companies plan to test the protection gained from the new vaccine as
Do you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 online first
The NHS is encouraging the public to use NHS 111 online to get urgent medical advice quickly – in addition to existing services – ahead of what England’s top doctor
Be an unsung hero by participating world first Covid-19 antiviral study
Public urged to sign-up to a world-leading study for antivirals if they test positive for COVID-19 Recruitment drive backed by charities including Kidney Care UK, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK
An eye opening experience
When the UK first went into lockdown in March 2020, Rahilah Bukhari had recently started her new role as Orthoptic Casualty Lead at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS
NHS food scanner app will help parents to improve children’s diet
Families will be given support to help to improve the diets of their children through a new campaign as new statistics reveal the number of parents giving unhealthy snacks to
NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED URGING PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET BOOSTED NOW
Pregnant women are being urged to Get Boosted Now in a New Year advertising drive New social media and radio assets highlight the risks of catching the virus and benefits
NEW CAMPAIGN TARGETING SOUTH ASIAN ADULTS REVEALS SIX MAJOR HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOSING WEIGHT
This January, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new Better Health campaign revealing six major health benefits of losing excess weight to encourage South Asian
TV doctors and medical experts share advice how to enjoy a safe Christmas
In a new festive video released on Tuesday 21 December, some of the nation’s favourite TV doctors and medical experts urge the public to enjoy a safe Christmas. Dr Amir Khan,
