Durrington school teacher to run marathon for Sightsavers
West Park First and Middle School teacher, Emily Bradford, is encouraging people of all ages to join her in running a marathon for a charity,... read more
26.02.2015 • By Sightsavers
Energy Drinks Fuel the Obesity Epidemic
New research reveals huge and unnecessary amount of sugars in energy drinks Energy drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar (78g) per 500ml... read more
26.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
2.3 million under 18s know someone with dementia but lack understanding
2.3 million under 18s know someone with dementia but lack understanding Show of support from today's youth signals dawn of the first dementia... read more
26.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Access to GPs in Wales Continues to Improve
Good progress is continuing to be made in improving access to GPs for working people in Wales, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford... read more
25.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Counselling for Children and Young People with Eating Disorders
"The apparent increase in eating disorders among children and young people is deeply concerning," says Karen Cromarty, BACP's Lead Advisor for... read more
25.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Bupa Chooses Age Uk as UK-Wide Strategic Charity Partner
Age UK has been chosen as Bupa's strategic charity partner in the UK, integrating activity throughout all aspects of the Bupa UK business,... read more
25.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
"Fixing Dad" to Host Live Social Media Q&A for diabetes.co.uk on Sunday 1st March
Diabetes.co.uk is Europe's largest patient to patient forum which offers people with diabetes a platform where they can talk, support and help... read more
25.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Facing Difficulties: paralysed patients denied prompt care
As part of the first global 'Facial Palsy Awareness Week', figures from a new study have been released highlighting the difficulties patients... read more
25.02.2015 • By Facial Palsy UK
Prosthetic Hands, Robot Trousers and Biosensors - £5.3 Million for Healthcare Tech Research
A prosthetic hand controlled by the nervous system, robotic clothing to help people with walking, and biosensors to monitor how patients use... read more
24.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Alzheimer’s Society achieves one million Dementia Friends ambition
The biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia is today (Saturday 18 February) celebrating creating one million... read more
22.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Welsh Nurse Numbers Break Through 22,000 Barrier for the First Time
The number of qualified nurses working in the Welsh NHS has broken through the 22,000 barrier for the first time, Health and Social Services... read more
19.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Go vegan for the badgers, says The Vegan Society
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 18 February 2014 GO VEGAN FOR THE BADGERS, SAYS THE VEGAN SOCIETY Ahead of what is expected to be the biggest... read more
18.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
A molecule targeting inflammation in the brain could play a role in treating Alzheimer’s disease
A molecule targeting one of the sources of inflammation in the brain could play a role in treating diseases of the brain including Alzheimer's... read more
16.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
New study about 'skunk'-induced psychosis - Rethink Mental Illness response
A new study by the Institute of Psychiatry suggests that 24% of new cases of psychosis are resulting from use of high potency 'skunk-like'... read more
15.02.2015 • By Rethink
CQC publish information on the use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings
CQC publish information on the use of hidden cameras in health and social care settings The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will tomorrow (Thursday... read more
12.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Two out of Ten people feel businesses know their rights when it comes to Lasting Power of Attorney
Only 22 per cent of people affected by dementia feel that businesses and organisations understand a person's rights around Lasting Power of... read more
11.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Internet Safety Day 2015: Autism Campaigner subjected to vile trolling on Twitter
A leaked memo by Twitter's Chief Executive, Dick Costolo, has admitted that the company "sucks" when it comes to dealing with abuse and trolling... read more
09.02.2015 • By Kevin Healey
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, relationships are a hot topic of conversation at the moment. You may be in the midst of a blossoming... read more
09.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Love Your Gloves for Raynaud's Awareness Month!
Do you know someone whose hands always feel cold? Do their hands and fingers sometimes go blue or white and then red and sore? PLEASE DON'T IGNORE... read more
09.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Julianne Moore leads the way at BAFTA awards
Julianne Moore added a BAFTA to her collection of prestigious awards today (Sunday 8 February 2015), having been awarded 'Best Actress in a... read more
08.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Autism Campaigner hit's out at lack of support from Twitters C.E.O
Kevin Healey, Autism campaigner in the UK, is very frustrated by the lack of support from Twitter HQ after nearly a two year extended campaign to... read more
05.02.2015 • By Kevin Healey
BACP's reaction to yesterday's National Suicide Prevention Alliance conference
The National Suicide Prevention Alliance , a cross-sector coalition of organisations in England of which BACP is a steering group member, held... read more
04.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
1 in 2 people to develop cancer - Breakthrough Breast Cancer response to new figures from Cancer Research
In response to figures released from Cancer Research UK that one in two people will develop cancer during their lifetime, Dr Christopher... read more
04.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Vegan athlete in World Record attempt - in a cow suit!
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 3 FEBRUARY 2015 VEGAN ATHLETE IN WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - IN A COW SUIT Fiona Oakes, vegan and holder of three... read more
03.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
It’s Time to Talk about counselling and psychotherapy
Thursday 5 February 2015 is Time to Talk Day , when people across the UK are encouraged to take five minutes out of their day to have a... read more
03.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Tackle child obesity with plants, says The Vegan Society
Healthy weight as a vegan is not exclusive to adults. Plant-based diets can help children too, says The Vegan Society. The experts at the BDA -... read more
02.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
Rethink Mental Illness response to Monitor statement on NHS funding
Health regulator Monitor, which sets national prices for NHS services, has today announced it is postponing the introduction of a proposed 1.5%... read more
29.01.2015 • By Rethink
Cereals Still Stuffed With Sugar
Summary: Manufacturers claim to be improving the nation's breakfast but in fact the highest sugar containing cereals have either increased or... read more
28.01.2015 • By Pressat Wire
On This Day 76 Years Ago the British Polio Fellowship Was Formed
On 29 January 1939 The British Polio Fellowship was formed, meaning today the charity enters its 76th year helping and supporting those living... read more
28.01.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Water Birth Safety Initiative Launched
London January 27, 2015 For Immediate Release Water Birth Safety Initiative Launched Following recent reports of preventable water birth... read more
27.01.2015 • By Active Birth Pools
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