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Yorkshire man running four international marathons for charity, in the space of just six weeks!
Father of two, Ash Wallace, set himself the epic task of running four international marathons in the space of just six weeks, these include: London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York (25th Sept to 6th November). Ash...2022-08-12 963 0 -
University teams up with football club on health and fitness programme to tackle effects of long-Covid
Researchers at Birmingham City University have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust to help people struggling with long-Covid symptoms improve their health and regain their fitness. Sports exercise scientists from the University have teamed up...2022-07-31 1611 0 -
P.E with Joe goes on the road with MINI this summer to improve wellbeing through exercise
The Body Coach, aka Joe Wicks, is taking ‘P.E with Joe’ on the road with MINI for the second year running to bring people together for wellness wins – staged as the ultimate event to get...2022-06-30 1223 0 -
NHS elective procedure waiting lists in England set to triple
The number of people in England waiting for an elective procedure in England is likely to triple by 2030 without urgent action to tackle ‘hidden’ waiting lists, a ‘postcode lottery’ and rising economic impact, a new...2022-06-27 1268 0 -
University to honour Chief Nurse and former Home Secretary
The chief nurse for England’s healthcare training body is to be honoured by Birmingham City University for his achievements, including the vital role he played heading the national NHS vaccine workforce programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic....2022-06-27 1143 0 -
NHS Launches Lifesaving Sickle Cell Campaign
19th June is World Sickle Cell Day, NHS England will launch a brand new campaign to boost public awareness of the genetic disorder which affects thousands across the UK. The campaign, dubbed ‘Can You Tell...2022-06-19 566 0 -
5 Things You Should Be Doing To Protect Yourself From The Sun
· 21st June marks the official start of British summer time · MET Office Issues Heat Warning – with temperatures set to reach over 34 degrees · 5 EXPERT TIPS to prevent damage from UV rays · 80% of premature ageing...2022-06-19 683 0 -
NHS Trust’s Green Plan to help cut 1m tonnes of C02 emissions
A West Midlands healthcare Trust has revealed how it is playing its part in helping the NHS to cut one million tonnes of C02 emissions. Sandwell and West Birmingham (SWB) NHS Trust has introduced a...2022-06-18 834 0 -
Funding secured to create awareness of organ donation across four major faiths
The University’s School of Art and the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies has secured the funding to continue raising awareness amongst the Sikh, Hindu, Jain and Buddhist communities across the region. The funding has been...2022-06-15 936 0 -
Commonwealth culture and cuisine served up at city-wide food festival
Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free, vibrant events in Birmingham. Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free,...2022-06-08 1861 0