Health and Fitness

North East's Clarity Informatics Partners With Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Wallsend-based IT healthcare solutions provider, Clarity Informatics, has announced it is partnering with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to deliver their National Institute for Healthcare Excellence (NICE) accredited clinical guidance resource base to overseas healthcare professionals. The clinical guidance, which focuses on common conditions in primary care, will be available...
How a Home Care Provider Changed Ray Halton's Life
A DISABLED man who had given up on getting support after being failed by the adult social care system has now got his life back – thanks to a fast-growing home care provider. Ray Halton, who lives in Folldingworth, near Lincoln, was diagnosed with MS in 2007 but managed to...
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Leads the Way in Groundbreaking Firefighter Safety Research
A North East fire and rescue service has become the first in the country to support life-changing research that could help save the lives of its firefighters. Firefighters at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have undergone vital health monitoring to support research into firefighter safety. The monitoring is...
Celebrating 25 Years in the Catering Industry: Chris Reay Unveils a Unique Blend of Fitness, Healthy Eating, and Mental Well-being"
Chris Reay, a seasoned catering professional, is commemorating a remarkable 25 years in the industry by unveiling a novel concept aimed at promoting fitness, healthy eating, and mental well-being. Having forsaken his research position in television, Chris pursued his lifelong ambition of owning a catering enterprise. Initially starting in his...
‘Winter Pressure’ - Event to offer Advice and Support to Navigate the Cost-of-Living Crisis
A North East based mental health charity is calling for more action to help people with the rising cost of living, as the number of people accessing its crisis services with suicidal thoughts has doubled in 2022. Mental Health Concern helps people who are experiencing mental health crisis, through its...
Top Athletes Unite for Mental Health Awareness During World Suicide Prevention Month
Athletes from various sporting backgrounds have united with a common purpose: to promote awareness and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. This month (Sept) is World Suicide Prevention Month and North East based charity If U Care Share, is using the event to help promote the need for people...
Smoke-Free October: Gateshead Health's Effective Quitting Services
October is commonly known as "Stoptober," a month when smokers are urged to extinguish their smoking habit, at least for the duration of the month. Research has revealed that by refraining from smoking for 28 days, individuals significantly increase their chances of successfully quitting the habit permanently. Here's a look...
The People's Kitchen Newcastle Gears Up for Inspiring Great North Run Fundraiser
The People's Kitchen Newcastle, a charitable organization dedicated to serving meals to homeless and vulnerable individuals every single day of the year, is preparing for an upcoming and exhilarating fundraising event. A team of compassionate volunteers, friends, and supporters will be participating in this year's Great North Run, a half-marathon spanning...
Introducing the Cheviot Round: A 52-Mile Ultra-Route for Adventure Enthusiasts
This week the all-new ‘Cheviot Round’ has been launched. It is a 52-mile ultra-route which climbs 8,500 feet passing through the heart of the Cheviot Hills. This is a self-led challenge route for both walkers and fell runners. Interested parties download a digital copy of the route (a .gpx file) which...
The Ethics of Healthcare Innovation: Balancing Progress and Ethical Considerations
Healthcare is a human right and one which we are lucky to have provided for us by the state in the UK. While privatised healthcare systems are rarer than proponents on the other side of the Atlantic might have you think, there are still major threats to the sanctity...

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