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
Category: Health
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
Black community encouraged to consider nursing career
New data reveals 85% of Black people surveyed said that nurses have made a positive impact in their life or the life of a loved one. 43% of Black people surveyed … Read More
Broaching Mental Health Conversations in Church: Why, What and How?
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority”. Hence, this is an opportune time to think about … Read More
Be kind to your mind
BLACK INFLUENCERS AND MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES BACK NEW BETTER HEALTH – EVERY MIND MATTERS CAMPAIGN CALLS ON THE COMMUNITY TO BE KIND TO THEIR MINDS New research reveals that 6 … Read More
Loneliness and Mental Health
A community approach to tackling loneliness to promote mental well-being The theme for the UK Mental Health Awareness Week in May was “Loneliness”. This was rightly so given the adverse … Read More
Stress Management: A scientifically proven and scripturally sound approach
Unmitigated stress is a killer that has been linked directly or remotely to many physical and mental ailments that plague modern man. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, “stress … Read More
Boris Johnson: ‘Thank you to Christians who prayed for me when I was ill with COVID-19’
The Prime Minister seized the opportunity of the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast meeting on June 30 to thank Christians who prayed for him when he was ill and hospitalised with … Read More
Leader of a group protesting for the United States to ease its coronavirus restrictions finds herself infected with COVID-19
Audrey Whitlock is the event organiser of a North Carolina group calling on the state to ease its coronavirus restrictions. Ms Whitlock has been unable to attend recent rallies because … Read More