Bringing Communities Together
The NHS will visit thousands of people in England’s lung cancer hotspots with giant inflatable lungs this month, to raise awareness of potential cancer symptoms and help catch cancer earlier. The Let’s Talk Lung Cancer roadshow, run between NHS England and Roy Castle Lung Foundation, kicks off as new survey […]
Thousands of children and young people will receive earlier mental health treatment in a move to help save lives and ensure fewer youngsters reach crisis point, through early support hubs across the country. The government is making nearly £5 million available to provide earlier, open-access mental health intervention at 10 […]
Global satellite services currently support activity that contributes £370 billion to the UK economy, which is around 17.7% of our GDP. As the cost of accessing space continues to fall and the pace of innovation increases, a greater number of businesses now have the opportunity to harness the advantages offered […]
Perspectus Global and Comms Agency DAPS have collaborated on a newly released White Paper, reflecting on menopause in the workplace in 2023, observing midlife women from different cultures, the benefits they bring to an organisation and the challenges they face. The White Paper includes comments from a range of experts, […]
UK companies can apply for up to £400,000 in government investment from today to fund innovative new solutions which tackle bias and discrimination in AI systems. The competition will look to support up to three ground-breaking homegrown solutions, with successful bids securing a funding boost of up to £130,000 each. It […]
Patients across the country will benefit from a £30 million government investment in innovative medical technology (medtech) which will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter and could include the expansion of 3D checks that speed up cancer tests and novel logistics solutions such as the use of drones. Available […]
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 sport and physical activity by 2030. Scott, Thompson and Barber join rugby union legend […]
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, will allow more children and teenagers to enjoy activities they otherwise would not be […]
Drivers should be on the lookout for deer on the roads in coming weeks, as the nights close in and the mating season gets under way. Breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning drivers to be particularly cautious on road journeys at dawn and dusk, the times when deer are […]
Record high energy bills are taking a negative toll on the wellbeing of West Midlands billpayers, with six in 10 (61%) admitting to being worried about fuel poverty, and those the most concerned falling within the 25-34 age category. According to new research commissioned by heating expert […]
