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“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

Progress has been made but people living with dementia and their families still face inconsistent, patchy support. It’s time for a joined-up national response.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a reminder to shine a light on dementia, which affects not only those diagnosed but also...

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Avoid Halloween ‘sight-mare’ from novelty contact lenses

WANNABE witches, warlocks, black cats and devils in Plymouth are being urged to avoid using spooky novelty contact lenses that could harm their eyes this Halloween.

An increasingly popular trend at this time of year is for people to wear coloured novelty contact lenses – but not knowing how to wear or care for them can also result in numerous eye conditions.

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Pregnant women in Plymouth will be first to be routinely tested for group B Strep, as part of major research study

Pregnant women and people receiving their maternity care from University Hospitals Plymouth will become the first in the UK to be routinely offered a test for group B Streptococcus (GBS), as part of an important new research study.

The study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme and sponsored by the University of...

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Confused about booster jabs and flu vaccines? Here’s what you need to know

People in Devon are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter.

The COVID jab does not protect against flu so it is vital to have both vaccinations to reduce your chances of becoming unwell and needing hospital treatment. Getting vaccinated helps you and the NHS, which is already facing...

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Choosing the right stretched ear hangers

Wearing earrings or hangers enhances the appearance of a person, so the earrings are one of the most common jewellery worldwide. There is a wide variety of jewellery available in different materials, designs for both women and men. Many people have body piercings, pierced ears and stretched ears. Individuals who have stretched ears cannot wear some popular styles of earrings especially ear...

Wellness routine to relieve pain and improve quality of life

A hot tub can be a great way to relax after a busy day. But this wellness routine has other benefits. People are finding that soaking in a hot bathtub can reduce stiffness, pain, muscle soreness, and temporarily relieve symptoms such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, and even help with sleep apnea .

Living your best life can be hindered by pain. Pain can be caused by injury, illness, or...

It’s not too late to have your Covid-19 vaccine first or second dose

People in Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to get their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 and the potential long term effects. After the second dose your chances of developing Long Covid halve; according to a study by King’s College London . It also...

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Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

Devon’s health and social care system is under extreme pressure due to high demand for services, sustained demand for Covid beds, pressure on staffing and the need for social care exceeding the available capacity.

Pressures are being seen across the system, in mental health care, primary care (GPs) and adult social care as well as our acute hospital trusts.

Dr Paul Johnson,...

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A guide to getting an antigen test at Heathrow

A rapid antigen test, also known as a rapid test or often simply a quick test, is an easy, non-invasive diagnostic test suitable for direct point-of-use testing which directly checks for the existence or absence of an antigen, especially a non-protein molecule.

It's most commonly used for the diagnosis of SARS -Canine Communicable Diseases, the virus which causes CPV.

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Quit smoking with VOOPOO this October, backing vaping

From Manchester, York, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, to Sheffield, Birmingham, London and Cardiff, the VOOPOO Bus is coming to the UK in October, with a series of stop smoking activities in city centre squares, specialist vape stores and wholesale outlets, pushing the concept of "Quitting Smoking" into the minds of UK public.

Stoptober is a national campaign launched by the Public Health...

Top tips for making a personal injury claim

After suffering an injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, making a claim for compensation can be a daunting process. In fact, most people are unaware of the key elements that could help you win compensation.

To help you make a claim, we’ve put together out top tips to help you get the best out of your claim.

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Health & Beauty

“Awareness Has Grown Now Dementia Support Must Catch Up”

Avoid Halloween ‘sight-mare’ from novelty contact lenses

Pregnant women in Plymouth will be first to be routinely tested for group B Strep, as part of major research study

Confused about booster jabs and flu vaccines? Here’s what you need to know

Choosing the right stretched ear hangers

Wellness routine to relieve pain and improve quality of life

It’s not too late to have your Covid-19 vaccine first or second dose

Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

A guide to getting an antigen test at Heathrow

Quit smoking with VOOPOO this October, backing vaping

Top tips for making a personal injury claim

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