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 […]
Health
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 in the first 2 quarters of 2022. While England remains a low-incidence country for […]
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 Awareness Day, the Health Secretary announced the formation of an NHS working group that […]
New data shows South Asian community aren’t confident they could spot the signs of a heart attack
A new survey published by NHS England has revealed a lack of confidence in the community in recognising the symptoms of a heart attack, with nearly half (44%) of South Asians saying they were not confident that they could recognise the signs. Furthermore, almost half (48%) claimed they would not […]
Amber heat health alert issued for West Midlands
The Met Office, in conjunction with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands from Tuesday 5 September until Sunday 10 September. “ Looking after yourself and others is key to staying well during periods of hot weather.Ensure you keep hydrated […]
New interim Director of Public Health Walsall announced
Nadia is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health with an MBChB from Bristol, and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Warwick. She joined Walsall Council at the end of November 2022 as a Consultant in Public Health, with a lead for inequalities, substance misuse and […]
Walsall salons targeted in underage Botox exercise
The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act, which came into force in October 2021, makes it illegal for businesses to so much as make arrangements for an under 18 to undergo the treatment, and any business found doing so can be prosecuted if caught. On 29 June 2023, a […]
Research gives new insights into fighting antimicrobial resistance
Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new study. New research from the University of Nottingham has modelled how antibiotic resistance genes build-up […]
New data shows seven in ten (71%) have never received blind cord safety advice
Eighty percent of the UK’s population have blinds in their homes, but over 70 percent have never received blind cord safety advice, that’s according to the latest research from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This comes after the recent National Child Mortality Database data revealed that […]
RAHAT COMPETES FOR A MORE IMPORTANT CAUSE: HIS FAMILY
After a two-year hiatus caused by a back and shoulder injury, Syed Rahat Ali Shah triumphantly returned to the stage. He took first position in back -to -back qualifying competitions. He’s now preparing for the Arnold Classic in Spain. Rahat Ali Shah, a remarkable athlete originally from Pakistan and currently […]