Last month it was revealed that the UK Biobank (based on 500,000 volunteers) has released some of the data to Chinese researchers. Let us be clear, these are volunteers, and they agreed to their anonymised lifestyle information, biological samples and physical measurements to be taken and used in medical research. People aged between 40 and …
Food is more than nourishment it is entwined in all cultures as comfort, tradition and reward. It is often a meal with others, together with family and friends. Overeating is common and the physical consequences of weight gain, diabetes and heart disease are part of the NHS education to the public to raise awareness. There …
Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has experienced a disturbing trend: rising mortality rates and stagnating life expectancy. The UK has a long-standing public health system and significant medical resources, this is a cause for national concern. Life expectancy in the UK has plateaued. Last year, 2024, rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However, …
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Three leading charities – Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice – have seen a big increase in demand following the government’s welfare green paper. People are worried what the changes will mean and how they will cover the cost of living and how this will impact on their physical and mental health. The charities are urging …
Mental Health Crisis and Welfare Reform: Urgent Needs Read More »
The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working. Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related …
Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know Read More »
Yesterday was International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated every year on 8th March. It is a day dedicated to recognising achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. The theme for 2025 is “Accelerate Action”. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate …
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Assisted dying, is complex and contentious. While proponents argue it offers a compassionate option for those suffering unbearable pain, opponents raise serious ethical concerns. The UK Parliament is debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales this month with a vote next week, 29th November 2024. The i newspaper reported that 54% …
Assisted Dying Law Proposal in the UK: Key Issues Read More »
England has not banned smacking whereas it has been in Scotland and Wales. It was banned in Scotland on 7th November 2020 and 21st March 2022 in Wales. In Scotland this was a revision of The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 the law change removed the “reasonable chastisement”. In wales, (Abolition of Defence of …
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World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the WHO and World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being around the world. It serves as a reminder that mental …
Last Tuesday, 10th September was World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and promoting actions that can help prevent it. It reminds us that through compassion, support, and understanding, we can make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering. It is organised by the International Association for …
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