The Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay will today set out his plans to steer the health and care system through the upcoming winter and signal changes that will make the NHS better prepared for future “storms to come.” Addressing the NHS Providers conference in Liverpool, Steve Barclay will […]
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HEARTY RECIPES TO INSPIRE YOU IN THE KITCHEN THIS AUTUMN/WINTER FEATURING SEASONAL EUROPEAN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES!
HEARTY RECIPES TO INSPIRE YOU IN THE KITCHEN THIS AUTUMN/WINTER FEATURING SEASONAL EUROPEAN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES! As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, our thoughts turn to hearty, comforting food to warm and nourish us… and during autumn and winter, soups, stews and pasta dishes come into […]
Over 63% West Midlands Teens Unaware of Life-Saving Stroke Test
Stroke Association shares new research to mark World Stroke Day Over 63% of teenagers in the West Midlands are unaware of the FAST (Face Arm Speech Time) acronym, which helps people recognise the signs of a stroke and what to do when stroke strikes.1 Despite 50% of teenagers knowing a […]
I LOVE FRUIT AND VEG – FAST NUTRITION FACTS!
Choosing seasonal fruit and vegetables can be tricky, but if you’re looking to add a touch of colour to your diet, what better place to start than with Mediterranean produce? And the I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe campaign is here to help with everything you need to know… […]
Nutritionist reveals the key benefits of adding pumpkin to your diet this October
While they make a great Halloween decoration, pumpkins are so much more than just a spooky ornament, as they also come packed with a huge number of health benefits. In the last 90 days, there’s been a surge of internet searches for ‘pumpkin recipes’ with the term increasing by 192% on Google Trends, […]
Five of the best exercises to try without having to leave your home
With the winter months upon us, it can often be difficult to leave the house and brave the cold to head to the gym – not to mention, a membership can sometimes feel like a big commitment. However, there’s still opportunity to work out from the comfort of your […]
Launch of ‘Childhood’ – short film to raise awareness of the need for foster carers
In a ground-breaking national collaboration, 56 Local Authorities across England have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to raise awareness of fostering. It is aimed at finding more people who may be interested in becoming foster carers and providing nurturing, positive homes […]
Commemorating The Lifesaving Gold Standard Of Pre-Hospital Care
Deakin & Francis, world-renowned British family jeweller, is proud to launch a new limited-edition pair of cufflinks, now released in gold-plated sterling silver. The cufflinks were designed to help fundraise for the lifesaving pre-hospital emergency care provided by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The new gold-plated cufflinks, priced at £275 […]
Stoptober campaign to give smokers the confidence to quit
The annual Stoptober public health campaign is back this month and Walsall Council is reminding residents about the help that is available and urging smokers in the Borough to stub out the habit. Stoptober, now in its eleventh year, aims to empower people to give up smoking during the month […]
Patients To Benefit From New Critical Care Car In Shropshire, Stoke-on-Trent And Staffordshire
A new lifesaving service has been launched by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Following extensive research into patient need across the area, the charity has introduced a new critical care car service in the region which has already been dispatched to more than 80 incidents since May […]