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Majority of children are now experiencing mental health issues in the second lockdown
Children in the midlands and north east have been most impacted Demand for Child Mental Health training increases by over 500% Since coronavirus restrictions first came in to force in March 2020, over half of all children...2020-11-26 1112 0 -
New short film released by the Government shows how coronavirus lingers in enclosed spaces and how to keep your home ventilated
Research shows that being in a room with fresh air can reduce risk of infection from particles by over 70%1* The film is part of the Hands. Face. Space. campaign which urges public to adopt...2020-11-24 1332 0 -
300th patient recruited to crucial COVID-19 trial at Good Hope Hospital
The 300th patient to take part in Recovery-RS, a trial that is comparing the effectiveness of different ventilation methods for hospitalised patients with COVID-19, has recently been recruited at Good Hope Hospital. The Recovery-RS trial, led...2020-11-16 1408 0 -
UHB recruits first patient in world to pioneering gene therapy trial
The first person to take part in a industry-sponsored BMN 307 gene therapy study for Phenylketonuria (PKU) has been recruited at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The PHEARLESS study aims to investigate if a...2020-11-09 1369 0 -
NEW LOCAL TESTING SITE OPENED IN WORCESTER
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at the University of Worcester Arena Car Park, in Worcester as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the...2020-10-26 1231 0 -
NEW LOCAL TESTING SITE OPENED IN DUDLEY
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open for those with symptoms to book appointments at the Zone 2 Long Stay Car Park, Oakeywell Street, in Dudley, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to...2020-10-22 1246 0 -
Community voices and well-known faces get behind NHS push to urge South Asians to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes
Well known community voices including celebrity chefs Atul Kochhar and Anjum Anand and media medic Dr Ranj Singh have joined forces to get behind the inaugural campaign from the NHS to urge South Asians...2020-10-22 1282 0 -
OSTEOPOROSIS – THINK ABOUT THEM BONES, Early
WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY (WOD), on October 20 each year, marks a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. WOD aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global...2020-10-19 1290 0 -
5 Free Physicians for World Spine Day
On October 16 each year, World Spine Day describes the burden of spinal pain and disability for people, around the world. World Spine Day promotes the importance of spinal health and well-being. The goal is to...2020-10-16 2037 0