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Coaches can boost athletes’ mental health by being ‘authentic leaders’
Sports coaches could strengthen athletes’ mental health and protect them from mental illness – by adopting an ‘authentic leadership’ style. Researchers found when athletes perceived that their coach engaged in behaviours such as openly sharing information,...2024-03-06 1990 0 -
Quantum investment in brain imaging for dementia
University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics has been awarded £2m as part of £45 million government investment in the UK’s quantum sector for wearable brain imaging research to help detect early signs of dementia. ...2024-02-06 3094 0 -
Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB
A novel approach to studying the progression of tuberculosis (TB) from infection to disease has identified and treated people at increased risk of developing the disease that current methods of testing would not. A collaboration between...2024-01-27 3542 0 -
Founder of Jim’s Gym steps up to support nursing home guests to be active
Personal trainer James Hilton has pledged to ‘give back’ to his Cotswold community by donating time – and fundraising – for Horsfall House in Minchinhampton, a not-for-profit nursing home. James, who specialises in working with the over-55s...2024-01-25 1845 0 -
Vision for food partnership and a plan discussed at local summit
Over 60 attendees from more than 30 organisations came together to create a vision to promote good and sustainable food for a borough-wide food plan. An illustration of a new vision for good food in Walsall....2024-01-24 7075 0 -
Support strengthened for children with SEND
Families across England who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will soon receive further support with more short breaks, supported internship opportunities and better support for those with Down syndrome, the Department for...2024-01-20 1829 0 -
Measures announced to boost teacher recruitment and retention
New measures to enhance recruitment and retention in the teaching profession have been announced by the government. They include £1.5 million of new investment to deliver a three-year mental health and wellbeing support package for school and...2024-01-15 2048 0 -
Government seeks views on new pay scale for NHS nurses
The government has published a call for evidence to seek views on a new pay scale for nurses. It will collate feedback from across the health sector on the merits of a separate pay structure for nursing...2024-01-11 1934 0 -
Digital pathology to improve cancer screening and save lives
Screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer will be made quicker and more effective under plans to roll out the use of digital images to detect cancer. The Department of Health and Social Care is taking...2024-01-05 2122 0 -
Do not believe in myths and miracles: the promises that will not keep you fit in 2024!
Getting fitter and healthier is one of those new year resolutions that most of us have made and then quickly broken at some stage in life — maybe even on an annual basis! However, with rising...2024-01-02 1948 0
