A fitness tool backed by the NHS has been adopted by thousands of people in the Midlands seeking to get in shape during lockdown. New figures show that downloads of Public Health England’s ‘Couch to 5k’ app skyrocketed over the last three months. From March until the end of June, there were almost one million […]
Powerful and personal portraits by acclaimed photographer Rankin of frontline Midlands NHS workers who responded to the COVID-19 pandemic have been unveiled today to celebrate the NHS anniversary. Anne Roberts and Claudia Anghel were selected to be photographed for the collection, which will be showcased at local bus stops, roadside billboards as well as iconic […]
New online tools for people living with diabetes in the East Midlands are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic. The new services have been launched on top of a package of measures already in place for people with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, including […]
New online tools for people living with diabetes in the West Midlands are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic. The new services have been launched on top of a package of measures already in place for people with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, including […]
Dental practices in the Midlands will begin to reopen from Monday (8 June) for face-to-face appointments that are pre-booked by phone or email. For many practices, the reopening is likely to be phased as they undertake the work required to prioritise the safety of patients and staff. Risk assessments are taking place which have identified […]
To mark Volunteers’ Week, volunteers in the Midlands have been thanked by the Duchess of Cornwall for their acts of kindness to support the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The first week of June is traditionally Volunteers’ Week, when we celebrate our unsung heroes. This year in particular, we owe a great debt of thanks […]
A regional NHS staff worker has recovered from Covid-19 and returned to the frontline at Birmingham’s Heartlands Hospital. Sarah Quinton is one of over 50 regional staff workers who have been redeployed to support the frontline teams fighting coronavirus. Sarah had been playing an important role as a Senior Clinical Manager in NHS England and […]
People who have diabetes in the Midlands are being urged by health leaders to access the support available to them, which includes a new dedicated helpline and online tools to help manage the condition during the pandemic. The plea comes as new NHS research has revealed that people living with diabetes face a significantly higher […]
People in the Midlands are being reminded to protect their mental health and to be vigilant for signs of ill mental health in others ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s campaign, which runs from 18 to 24 May, is ‘Kindness’ which can have a hugely positive impact on someone’s mental […]
People in the Midlands are being urged to ‘act FAST’ if they or a loved one has stroke symptoms and not put off seeking help because of coronavirus. NHS staff have worked hard to ensure anyone who needs stroke care can safely get it despite the biggest public health emergency in over a century. As […]