Line of Duty star Tommy Jessop answers fan questions with Mencap
BBC One’s Line of Duty captivated the UK over the last seven weeks, and star of the show Tommy Jessop has answered fan questions.
Health
The future of cervical screening with self-sampling
In January, 10,000 women and people with a cervix across London were invited to trial self-sampling cervical screening kits. The trial looks set to modernise cervical screenings, providing an additional option to receiving a vital test.
EastEnders set to feature mental health and schizophrenia storyline, supported by charities
BBC One soap, Eastenders is set to air emotional scenes as character Isaac experiences schizophrenia and mental illness.
Mental health awareness week: mentally healthy in nature
In a year of shielding and staying indoors, the anticipation and apprehension that comes with restrictions lifting can impact our mental health. Near or far, venturing into the great outdoors can release endorphins to boost your mood.
Figures reveal thousands have been left waiting for a dementia diagnosis due to the pandemic
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on people living with dementia, with new NHS figures for England revealing that initial assessments and monitoring for dementia has decreased sharply.
Stroke awareness: Save research. Rebuild lives. this May
May marks Stroke Awareness Month, but this year the Stroke Association’s Make May Purple campaign has been replaced for an important reason: the damaging effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on stroke research.
FIRST HAND: One Mencap service user shares their experience in the lead up to their second vaccine dose
As more people throughout the UK are invited to get the vaccine against the coronavirus, Mencap service user and campaigner Brendan writes about getting his first dose and urges people with a learning disability to get vaccinated.
Research aims to better understand the risk of dementia in professional rugby players
A research project, funded by charity Alzheimer’s Society, is recruiting professional rugby players in hopes of better understanding the risk of dementia.
Interviews: Under 30, life with MS this MS Awareness Week
We speak to three women under 30 to discover what more people need to know about life with multiple sclerosis.
Medical cannabis: the power of plants
January 2021 saw the UK leave the EU; this move will soon mean families will no longer have access to medicinal cannabis to support children with chronic epilepsy. Lorne Gillies investigates the impact of Brexit and continued stigma around a vital medicine.
Research suggests COVID-19 can cause increased risks of developing depression and dementia
Researchers in the UK have revealed that people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last six months were more likely to develop new neurological conditions including dementia, depression, psychosis and stroke.
Going purple for epilepsy awareness this Purple Day
Turn the world purple and help raise awareness of life with epilepsy this Purple Day. We speak with one woman about the importance of the day to save lives.
Gain independence through the innovation and consumer centred products from Geberit
Boasting nearly 150 years of experience understanding and facilitating the needs of customers, Geberit is ensuring their expertise give people independence in the bathroom.
Scotland’s first medicinal cannabis clinic approved to support people with MS and severe epilepsy
Regulators have approved Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic set to be based in Stirling.
FIRST HAND: One Mencap service user writes for Enable Magazine about his experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Across the UK, thousands of people with a learning disability are slowly starting to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Here, Kyle, a Mencap service user writes about his experience of getting the first dose of a historical vaccination.