Public Health

Stoptober 2018. Remember this date and improve your chances of quitting smoking for good! Stoptober is the most extensive campaign in the UK to help drive over 1 million quit attempts, based on the theory that if you can give up smoking for 28 days, your five times more likely to quit for good. What …

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The Heatwave Plan for England is intended to protect people from heat-related harm to health.  The Heatwave Plan for England has prepared for, alerted people to, and prevented, the major avoidable effects on health during periods of severe heat in England. Recommendations are a series of steps to reduce the risks to health from prolonged …

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Diabetes Week takes place in June every year.  It’s a time when supporters and those affected come together to share their stories and to raise awareness of diabetes. Diabetes UK is a charity, so they rely on fundraising events and donations during the week. Diabetes affects more people than any other serious health condition in …

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Smile Month 2018 National Smile Month runs from 17th May to 17th June is the largest and longest-running campaign to promote good oral health. Together, with thousands of individuals and organisations, it highlights five key messages. These of which go a long way in helping you develop and maintain a healthy mouth. They are: Brush …

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The campaign is to encourage more parents with young children to use community pharmacies for the treatment of minor ailments. It will run from 12 February to 26 March. The campaign will be targeted at parents of children, aged five years or under, aimed at building confidence and trust in the advice given by community …

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By joining the millions of people who are giving up alcohol this January, you can take control and bid the booze goodbye. By taking part you can save money and lose weight round your waistline, all in the company of others who are joining in the movement too! Why Take Part There are lots of …

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Everyday life with Type 1 diabetes for parents

The weather may be turning chilly but there’s no excuses for eating well and keeping warm this winter. Tips to keep your best Enjoy the outdoors Go outside as much as possible and soak up some natural daylight, local walks are a great way to get the whole family out and also gives the kid’s …

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Stoptober 1st October Remember this date and improve your chances of quitting smoking for good! Stoptober is the biggest campaign in uk to help drive over 1 million quit attempts, based on the theory that if you can give up smoking for 28 days your 5 times more likely to quit for good. Ways to …

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