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University Hospitals Plymouth achieves Pastoral Care award for international recruitment

The international recruitment team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) have become the second trust in the region to achieve the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for international nurses and midwives.

The award was created in 2022 and is given to trusts who meet a set standard of pastoral care set by NHS England.

Darryl Newman, Nursing and Clinical Professions...

Unveiling the Heartbreak of a Dementia Diagnosis with David Shepherd

Alzheimer's is a heart-wrenching disease that inflicts relentless pain and sorrow on both you and your loved one. Witnessing the gradual decline of someone close to you can leave you feeling helpless and devastated. With each passing day, it feels as though you are not only losing a part of them but also a part of you.

One of the most agonising parts is the beginning before their...

Everyday noise exposure is a major public health issue

EXPERTS are warning people across Plymouth that they risk permanent hearing damage if they don’t protect themselves against excessive noise exposure.

This is the main cause of preventable hearing impairment, with more than a third of all cases of hearing loss in industrialised nations. [i] It’s estimated that more than 11 million people are affected by some level of hearing loss in the...

Plymouth’s high-tech eye health clinic is training tomorrow’s optometrists 

A sight-saving Plymouth clinic has stepped in to give 60 aspiring optometrists essential insights into the world of eye surgery.

Plymouth University has always sent its third-year trainee optometrists to NHS hospitals, where they were able to witness what happened to patients after referral to secondary care, usually a hospital.

This experience is important to ensure that...

Top Tips for Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle in 2023

In the evolving landscape of 2023, staying on top of your health and wellbeing has never been more important. According to a report by the World Health Organization, an estimated 80% of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes could be prevented if we made key lifestyle changes. Here are some top tips, supported by relevant tools and resources, to guide you on your journey to a healthier...

Headway launches Action for Brain Injury Week 2023: Every 90 Seconds

Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury – that’s a staggering 350,000 people per year.

Headway UK’s Action for Brain Injury Week is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury (ABI) and to help give survivors and their loved ones a voice.

This year’s ABI Week campaign entitled Every 90...

Dementia misdiagnosed as the Menopause

There are misconceptions that still exist around memory loss just being part of getting old and this can be a big barrier to accessing a dementia diagnosis.

This year's theme for Dementia Action Week is based around a timely diagnosis.

"It is vital to understand young people get dementia and there are around 40,000 people under 65 living with young onset dementia,” says Gina...

Place2Be begins to roll out in-school mental health support service across Devon  

10 schools across Devon will have access to Place2Be’s model of “whole school” support, providing mental health services for children, parents, teachers and school staff.

The UK’s leading children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, have launched their mental health support service across schools in North Devon for the very first time.

With over 28 years’ experience, Place2Be provides...

Over 3,000 workers in Devon and Cornwall to benefit from Mid-Life MOT

More than 3,000 workers in Devon and Cornwall are set to benefit from a new government-backed scheme helping over 50s approaching retirement.

Mid-Life MOTs were introduced in 2019 to encourage older workers to take stock of their work, wellbeing, and finances.

They act as a free review for workers in their 40s and 50s, enabling them to better prepare for their retirement by...

Medical Cannabinoid without Prescription? Try CBD

It is legal to use cannabis for medical purposes in the United Kingdom. However, this does not mean that you can avail of cannabis treatments from anywhere. You must obtain a prescription if you want to buy a cannabinoid-containing medicine. A specialist doctor will have to prescribe the treatment that is appropriate for you. You cannot arbitrarily decide on the dosage or kind of product to...

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