Health & Beauty

Make Devon & Cornwall more dementia friendly

Alzheimer’s Society is this week launching brand new resources aimed at helping even more businesses and organisations to become dementia friendly.

A video which charts a day in the life of someone living with dementia and the challenges they face doing everyday tasks, such as going to the bank or shops, and aims to help people in customer facing roles understand how they can best...

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Blood test may predict obesity levels in children

Scientists have found that a simple blood test, which can read DNA, could be used to predict obesity levels in children.

Researchers at the Universities of Southampton, Plymouth and Exeter used the test to assess the levels of epigenetic switches in the PGC1a gene – a gene that regulates fat storage in the body.

Epigenetic switches take place through a chemical change called...

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Doctors raise blood pressure in patients

Doctors routinely record blood pressure levels that are significantly higher than levels recorded by nurses, the first thorough analysis of scientific data has revealed.

A systematic review led by the University of Exeter Medical School, and supported by the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care in the South West...

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Guide to contraception for people with learning disabilities

A new easy read guide to methods of contraception and information on local Sexual Health Services has been created for people who have a learning disability.

The guide has been developed for those working with people who have a learning disability to help initial discussions before referring on to a specialist service for further advice.

The information is presented in...

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Event for people with skin conditions

A public lifestyle event is being organised in Plymouth for people with long term skin conditions.

The event organised by Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group will be an opportunity for adults and carers of children with eczema and psoriasis to come together, share their experiences and meet with nurse specialists and representatives from the health industry...

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Mental health review fundings released

The findings of an in-depth report into mental health services across the city have been released today as part of Plymouth City Council’s ‘Caring Plymouth’ work.

The report set to be approved by Cabinet next week details the findings of a thorough city-wide review, which looked at all aspects of mental health services including how many people receive services, waiting times and...

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Campaign aims to help smokers ‘be there tomorrow’

A recently launched Public Health campaign asks smokers to give up smoking for the people they care about.

The ‘be there tomorrow’ campaign is aimed at smokers who want to increase their life expectancy for their friends and families, by quitting smoking.

Valentine’s Day and Easter provided people with the chance to send quit smoking e-cards to their loved ones, containing...

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Putting Healthcare Science under the Microscope

Ranging from diagnosis of blood disorders in the lab, to the design and manufacture of bespoke medical devices, Healthcare Scientists play a large and invaluable role in the patient care provided by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

This week the Trust we will be shining the spotlight on our Healthcare Science staff, as part of NHS Healthcare Science Week.

Jill Griffin,...

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Maternity team celebrate UNICEF UK accreditation

Staff at Derriford Hospital's Maternity Unit have been celebrating their achievement of full Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) accreditation with UNICEF UK.

The award is given to health facilities after an assessment by UNICEF has shown that recognised standards of best practice are in place to improve the care provides for all mothers and babies.

Taking just over four years to...

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