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Ambulance service shares safety tips during school summer holidays

As the South West prepares for the start of the school summer holidays, the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is calling on residents and visitors to take simple, preventative steps to stay safe and well during the summer break.

The school summer holiday...

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Simple and Effective Ways to Improve Your Health

We have all pledged to improve our health and lifestyle in some format at some stage. However, it is often much more difficult than we had anticipated, which means you may have given up on the idea soon after. While we should always aim to accomplish our health goals, it’s important that they are both realistic and that there is a motive behind them, so that you are much more likely to stick...

Why Have People Become Obsessed With CBD?

People all over Britain are becoming obsessed with a little molecule called CBD. A quick look online finds tens of different companies in Devon selling or producing CBD, and it has penetrated beauty fanatics, those wary of their health and mental-health enthusiasts alike. What is it and is it worth its reputation?

What is CBD

CBD is one of over 100 cannabinoid chemicals that...

Steptember – The Plymouth Workplace Walking Challenge for 2020

Many of Plymouth’s businesses and organisations will be taking part in an innovative month-long workplace walking challenge throughout September.

The ‘Steptember’ challenge is all about how little changes make a big difference to individuals, businesses and the world around us. 

This walking challenge is for Plymouth Workplaces only and will be a great opportunity to use...

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South West patients to benefit from “Life-changing” Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Patients in the South West have welcomed news that hundreds of people with cystic fibrosis across the region might benefit from a ‘transformative’ treatment.

NHS patients will be among the first in Europe to be prescribed Kaftrio, which significantly improves lung function, helping people with cystic fibrosis to breathe more easily and enhancing their overall quality of life....

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Doctors in Devon issue urgent reminders: face-to-face GP appointments still available, only come to A&E in an emergency

People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E departments in an emergency.

With the danger of COVID-19 still very much present in Devon, GP practices have measures in place to protect patients and staff by reducing unnecessary contact and...

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Choose the right service for your needs over Summer Bank Holiday

Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell this August Bank Holiday weekend.

GP practices will be not be offering same-day appointments on Monday 31 August for the bank holiday, but other services are available for local people and visitors with urgent health needs over the holiday period...

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59% of the UK are self-diagnosing their health symptoms online before contacting their GP, leaving 16% with a condition undiagnosed

Online contact lens retailer and vision care experts, Lenstore , has conducted a survey finding out how often people across the UK are turning to Google when it comes to diagnosing their health symptoms

People in the UK worry about their health on average 1.6 times every week
59% of people in the UK Google their symptoms before seeing a doctor, with 30% admitting it’s

New membership scheme at The Box to give exclusive access to exhibitions and events

With the launch date for The Box fast approaching, Plymouth’s major new museum, gallery and archive has launched a membership scheme offering a range of benefits for individuals and households.

An individual membership costs just £25 per year. The package is for one adult who can then bring up to three children (aged under 16) with them.

For couples and larger families there...

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South West helps NHS COVID-19 vaccine register achieve 100,000 sign-ups in first month

People from across the south west have helped a new vaccine trial registry for Covid-19 research reach a milestone. Over 100,000 people have now signed up to the NHS COVID-19 vaccine registry, helping to speed up efforts to discover safe and effective vaccines. This includes thousands of people from across the south west, meaning they will be amongst the first in the world to be contacted...

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A guide for anyone struggling with life after lockdown: How to rebuild your self-confidence

Did your confidence take a serious knock during those long, arduous months of lockdown? Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that your self-esteem is going to be adversely affected forever. There are things you can do to reclaim your sense of self; you just have to give it time.

If you want to rebuild your self-confidence and enjoy a fruitful end to 2020, be sure to put the advice laid out...

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Health & Beauty

Ambulance service shares safety tips during school summer holidays

Simple and Effective Ways to Improve Your Health

Why Have People Become Obsessed With CBD?

Steptember – The Plymouth Workplace Walking Challenge for 2020

South West patients to benefit from “Life-changing” Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Doctors in Devon issue urgent reminders: face-to-face GP appointments still available, only come to A&E in an emergency

Choose the right service for your needs over Summer Bank Holiday

59% of the UK are self-diagnosing their health symptoms online before contacting their GP, leaving 16% with a condition undiagnosed

New membership scheme at The Box to give exclusive access to exhibitions and events

South West helps NHS COVID-19 vaccine register achieve 100,000 sign-ups in first month

A guide for anyone struggling with life after lockdown: How to rebuild your self-confidence

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