health
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Cotswolds personal trainer launches virtual gym for the over 55s
James Hilton, a personal trainer from the Cotswolds, who is a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery, will be opening the virtual doors to Jim’s Gym, an online ‘space’ supporting people over 55 to lead a...2023-10-01 11505 0 -
Jill Scott and Daley Thompson join Government push to get millions more people active
Lioness legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in...2023-09-27 7459 0 -
Disadvantaged young people to enjoy more outdoor experiences away from home
Thousands of disadvantaged young people are to get access to outdoor learning opportunities away from home so they can develop vital life skills, build confidence and resilience. The Adventures Away From Home Fund, worth £1.5 million,...2023-09-26 2412 0 -
Tuberculosis (TB) cases continue to rise in England in 2023
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that cases of TB in England increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same timeframe in 2022, with 2,408 notifications compared to 2,251...2023-09-23 2136 0 -
Government and NHS to help tackle killer heart condition
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, has unveiled measures to tackle aortic dissection, a life-threatening heart condition that kills 2,000 people every year. Speaking at a research event to mark Aortic Dissection...2023-09-22 2026 0 -
Landmark survey seeks women’s views on reproductive health
Women across England are being encouraged to help shape future reproductive health policy by sharing their experiences of a range of issues, as the government launches a new landmark survey. Delivering on a key commitment in...2023-09-07 1587 0 -
Large mismatches between the funding different areas receive for public services and their spending needs
In 2022-23, day-to-day spending on NHS, local government, schools, police and public health in England amounted to more than £245 billion, equivalent to £4,310 per person. This is a huge sum, which makes it vital that this...2023-09-06 1913 0 -
Nottingham schools to try new toolkit to help children make healthy choices
A new education toolkit to encourage healthy behaviours in children is being trialled in schools across Nottingham. The Nutrition Advisory Team has created the ‘Nutri Kit’ with support from the University of Nottingham’s Food Innovation Centre. It is...2023-09-05 4557 0 -
NHS doctors to receive pay rise this month
This month, around 150,000 NHS doctors will start to receive a pay rise after the government accepted the recommendations of the Independent Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration’s (DDRB). As part of the award, doctors...2023-09-04 685 0 -
Consultation launched into unregulated cosmetic procedure
People and businesses are being invited to share their views on how to make non-surgical cosmetic procedures – including Botox, laser hair removal and dermal fillers – safer as thousands complain of ‘botched’ procedures. The government’s...2023-09-03 1484 0
