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Childcare providers urged to sign up for meningitis awareness

CHILDCARE providers are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to fighting deadly meningitis by signing up to the UK’s first Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark for the sector.

The resource, developed by charity Meningitis Now, aims to raise awareness of meningitis and meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) among staff, carers and parents, promote vaccine uptake and...

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5 Top Tips for Looking After an Unwell Relative

Caring for a sick relative can be difficult. Not only will you need to ensure they are both healthy and happy, but you will also need to take care of your own needs. If you are feeling a little overwhelmed when caring for a loved one, you’ll be happy to learn there are things you can do to improve the experience for both you and your family member. Instead of struggling to cater for your loved...

Dehydration Nation: Nine out of ten Brits don’t drink enough water

Tips on how to stay hydrated in the one of the UK’s longest heatwaves

With the consistently hot weather showing no sign of letting up, and the Met Office issuing an amber “heat health watch warning” urging people to either stay out, or avoid the sun - keeping properly hydrated should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. However, new research by Actiph Water reveals an...

“It is brilliant to have someone to talk to,” says local young cancer patient

Each year, around 20 teenagers and young adults are treated at the Derriford Hospital, Plymouth following a cancer diagnosis. Teenage Cancer Trust, the UK charity dedicated to supporting these young people provides a locally based service ensuring every patient can access age-appropriate care and support.

Teenage Cancer Trust has completed a roll out of its innovative Nursing and...

Bladder and Bowel event to take place in Plymouth

The eighth Bladder and Bowel Event (BABE) is set to take place on Friday 22 June 2018.

BABEs are aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems and are organised by staff from our colorectal, urological and gynaecological teams.

The event will take place at the Future Inn, Derriford and will include various talks by health specialists from University Hospitals...

Protecting Your Health: When to Ask for Help

Maintaining your health and wellbeing is one of the most important things you can do. After all, your health is what allows you to enjoy life to the fullest. Everyone has goals and aspirations they hope to obtain in their lifetime, and neglecting your wellbeing can get in the way of that. Thus, your health must be protected to the best of your capabilities. People do this by taking the...

Small Changes for a Healthier Life

The human brain is capable of incredible things. People are able to reach their goals by focusing on their priorities. As obvious as it might sound, creating a healthy routine and sticking to it is a quick way to change your life for the better. Nowadays it is actually possible to improve your health by making a few small changes in your life. They are not costly, and they don't require you to...

How to Kick Bad Habits Affecting Your Life

We all have bad habits. Some are habits that we hate that we do, but cannot seem to stop, and others are habits we love doing but know are bad for us. Beating these bad habits and improving is key for both our happiness and our health. Knowing where to start and how to go about beating them, however, is a bit trickier. Follow this guide, and you’ll know how to kick the bad habits affecting...

Dementia Action Week – 5 ways to get involved in Devon

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week has been renamed as Dementia Action Week.

It takes place from 21-27 May 2018 and Alzheimer’s Society is calling on everyone in Devon to unite today and plan actions, big or small, to make a huge difference to people affected by dementia.

There are estimated to be more than 13,800 people living with dementia in Devon and too many...

Funding boost for new older people’s exercise classes in Devon

A pioneering programme that helps to improve people’s experience of ageing has awarded Move it or Lose it, a specialist training provider of exercise classes for the over 60s, £25,000 to train 20 new instructors in Torbay and Exeter.

Endorsed training provider Move It or Lose It, which offers exercise programmes specifically targeted at older people and those with limited mobility, has...

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