Hundreds of volunteers across the country took part in #GlobalBloodHeroes Day in an attempt to break the world blood donation record and save 150,000 lives. The ambitious #GlobalBloodHeroes campaign is led by Who is Hussain, a British-based social justice charity who has partnered with NHS Blood and Transplant. The take […]
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NHS Rolls Out New Electric Vehicles To Help Patients And The Planet
New NHS electric vehicles are hitting the road this summer, helping to relieve pressure on ambulance services across the country while also helping the NHS cut its carbon footprint. Eight ambulance trusts are trialling 21 zero-emission vehicles of various types, with six of the new green vehicles dedicated to mental […]
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS’ SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEES THE RAIL OPERATOR AWARDED A RED BALLOON
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS’ SUPPORT FOR BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEES THE RAIL OPERATOR AWARDED A RED BALLOON West Midlands Trains (WMT) – operator of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway – is proud to announce it’s been awarded a Red Balloon by Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in recognition of their fundraising to support the hospital. WMT […]
University teams up with football club on health and fitness programme to tackle effects of long-Covid
Researchers at Birmingham City University have joined forces with Burton Albion Community Trust to help people struggling with long-Covid symptoms improve their health and regain their fitness. Sports exercise scientists from the University have teamed up with fitness coaches from the English Football League One Club’s Community Trust to design, […]
Funding secured to create awareness of organ donation across four major faiths
The University of Wolverhampton has secured almost £10,000 funding to create awareness of organ donation across four major faith groups across the West Midlands. The University’s School of Art and the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies has secured the funding to continue raising awareness amongst the Sikh, Hindu, Jain […]
Dentists call for NHS charge freeze as cost of living crisis bites
With inflation now at a 40-year high the British Dental Association has called on Health Secretary Sajid Javid to follow the precedent set with NHS prescriptions and freeze NHS dental charges for the foreseeable future.Commenting at the time of the prescription freeze, Javid said: “the rise in the cost of […]
Exercise Expert reveals the Most Effective Exercise to Burn Calories in 30 minutes
The Vertical Climber is the most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes, new research has revealed. The analysis by fitness experts breakingmuscle.com assessed a range of different exercises to discover the top ten that burn the most calories in 30 minutes for a 30-year-old 190 pound/86 kilogram male and 30-year-old 125 […]
Hay fever: Doctor reveals everything you need to know about spotting the signs and treatments
· Doctor shares tips on how to manage hay fever symptoms over the spring and summer period · Giving your dog a bath could help minimise irritation Now that it’s spring, the blooming flowers and warmer weather means that we’re officially in hay fever season. To support those who suffer from a […]
Get active during national Walk to School Week (16 to 20 May)
Walsall Council’s A*STARS Road Safety team is inviting the borough’s primary schools and their pupils to use active travel on their journey to school. The nationwide campaign for Walk to School Week is taking place between the 16 and 20 May encourages pupils and parents to use active and sustainable […]
Exercise expert reveals the best workouts to burn the most calories in 30 minutes
The Vertical Climber is the most effective exercise to burn calories in 30 minutes, new research has revealed. The analysis by fitness experts breakingmuscle.com assessed a range of different exercises to discover the top ten that burn the most calories in 30 minutes for a 30-year-old 190 pound/86 kilogram male and 30-year-old 125 […]