Could you be a Stroke Saver?
Would you know how to spot the signs and what to do, if someone you’re with is experiencing a stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency and every minute is … Read More
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Vital services at your fingertips, NHS urges the use of NHS 111 online
NHS 111 online connects you with medical advice quickly, conveniently and with the same experts you can expect to reach through the telephone service. That’s the message being delivered by … Read More
Senior NHS staff encourage Africans and Caribbeans to consider a career in nursing ahead of National Careers Week
This National Careers Week, the ‘We Are the NHS’ campaign is highlighting the inspiring stories of senior Black staff and the exciting and varied nursing roles available across the NHS. … Read More
Burnout. Reasons & Recovery
Traditionally, the first quarter of the year is renowned for personal and organisational goal setting, vision casting and planning. As noble as these are, the exclusion of buffers and safety … Read More
Alkaline water read and decide!
As ever, it’s a real privilege to share our monthly ‘write ups’ with you, we hope you like the new look and feel. This year we welcome your voice – … Read More
NHS launches cancer “bus-ting” tour as double-decker bus aims to drive up awareness of deadly disease
An NHS double-decker bus will be touring the country from Monday, to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and to encourage people to visit their GP … Read More
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the ‘Enough’ campaign tells us how to safely intervene
Ending violence against women and girls is everyone’s business. Whether it takes place in the home, workplace or in public, everyone has a role to play in ending abuse – … Read More
Let’s save more Black lives
‘Movember’, a campaign month to raise awareness of men’s health issues, has ended, but men’s health is not off the agenda. The NHS Help Us Help You campaign, in conjunction … Read More
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Dr Bakare urges Black community to recognise lung cancer symptoms
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in England with around 39,990 cases diagnosed each year Around 89% of those diagnosed with lung cancer are aged 60 and over … Read More
Getting your winter vaccines during pregnancy is just as important as ever
Pregnant women are eligible for both the free flu and Covid-19 booster vaccine this winter. Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet vulnerable time for any woman, but Covid-19 fears and … Read More