Revitalise during COVID-19
The team at Revitalise are continuing their hard work to ensure people receive the respite they require. Revitalise share with Enable the work they’re doing during COVID-19.
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Watch as the UK comes together to #ClapForOurCarers
Last night, thousands of us around the country came together to clap for those on the frontline of the Coronavirus outbreak: the medical staff treating people in the NHS, the carers, support workers and all key workers at this time.
The best at-home seated workouts
The NHS recommends each adult gets at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, but if you’re self isolating, it can be harder to get those steps or access the exercise that usually makes up your daily routine.
Medical emergency admissions for dementia increase by 35 per cent
A lack of social care is being blamed for the increase in the number of people with dementia admitted to hospital as a medical emergency, as figures are released by the NHS.
New guidelines on medicinal cannabis are an ‘important first step’
New guidelines on the use of medicinal cannabis have been described as an ‘important first step’, by a leading charity.
Create your plan for good mental health with new platform Every Mind Matters
A new platform has launched today (7 October) to support mental health, improve wellbeing and support others. Every Mind Matters was developed by Public Health England (PHE) in partnership with the NHS.
“Preventing suicide is everyone’s business” this World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is a topic that can still illicit whispers and misunderstanding. However, it is a subject that more people need to discuss to raise awareness, knowledge and prevent deaths. Together, we can all work to prevent suicide.
Bake Off judge joins hospital food improvement review
Great British Bake Off judge, Prue Leith, has joined a group of celebrity chefs who have come together to improve the quality of hospital food.
The benefits of Newlife specialist equipment on higher education
Going into further education is supposed to be an exhilarating time. But, for some disabled students it can be daunting. Now, Newlife are providing an equipment grant for disabled children and young people to further their prospects. One student shares his journey.
Everything you need to know about stroke
Actor Luke Perry died yesterday (4 March), after experiencing a stroke last week. In light of the sad news, what are the symptoms to look…
One third of young carers are experiencing stress, new research reveals
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
Cannabis-based medicine to be available through the NHS
From 01 November doctors in England, Wales and Scotland will be able to prescribe cannabis-based medicine to patients. Earlier today (Thursday) the Home Secretary, Sajid…
Autism assessment patients left waiting more than two years for referral
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that children and adults waiting on an autism assessment are being failed with timely waits. Facing waiting…
Happy 70th Birthday NHS
Our National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary today. We look at how far it has come and what’s next as Theresa May has announced…
Thousands march to protest an NHS in intensive care
Last Saturday, thousands marched in London to demand an end to the ongoing NHS crisis. Carrying placards saying “more staff, more beds, more funds” and…