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.
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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…
Would you use an ‘on-demand’ carer?
A new Uber-style service that allows families to book carers on demand is being rolled out nationally. Following the success of instant booking services such…
Lack of community services to support carers is piling pressure on NHS emergency care
Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published…
How would leaving the EU affect disabled people?
As the EU referendum fast approaches the debates between the Brexit and Votin camps continue to intensify. So far trade, immigration and the future of…
NHS announce care guidelines for learning disablities
The NHS have announced new draft guidelines to help transform the care of people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The new draft service model is the latest piece of…