Health & Wellbeing https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:18:15 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb WHO Prequalifies Shanchol oral cholera vaccine: ensuring global supply continuity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/who-prequalifies-shanchol-oral-cholera-vaccine-ensuring-global-supply-continuity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/who-prequalifies-shanchol-oral-cholera-vaccine-ensuring-global-supply-continuity

Shanchol, the oral cholera vaccine originally developed by Shantha Biotechnics, has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:41:20 +0100
Lilly and leading Alzheimer's Disease experts call for urgent action to close diagnostic gaps at Alzheimer Europe Conference https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lilly-and-leading-alzheimer-s-disease-experts-call-for-urgent-action-to-close-diagnostic-gaps-at-alzheimer-europe-conference https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lilly-and-leading-alzheimer-s-disease-experts-call-for-urgent-action-to-close-diagnostic-gaps-at-alzheimer-europe-conference

Eli Lilly and Company, in partnership with leading Alzheimer's Disease (AD) experts at this year's Alzheimer Europe Conference, have called for urgent improvements to diagnostic pathways to ensure people in Europe can benefit from new therapeutic innovation.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:15:36 +0100
Chelmsford housebuilder supports staff with mental health and well-being networks https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chelmsford-housebuilder-supports-staff-with-mental-health-and-well-being-networks https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chelmsford-housebuilder-supports-staff-with-mental-health-and-well-being-networks

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October, Essex housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes is highlighting the steps it is taking to support staff wellbeing across the business.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:53:09 +0100
Strike threat as plans to outsource Nuneaton health workers at odds with new government guidance, says UNISON https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/strike-threat-as-plans-to-outsource-nuneaton-health-workers-at-odds-with-new-government-guidance-says-unison https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/strike-threat-as-plans-to-outsource-nuneaton-health-workers-at-odds-with-new-government-guidance-says-unison

Plans by George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton to farm out hundreds of NHS staff to a subsidiary company is in direct opposition to new government guidance, UNISON said.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:49:36 +0100
Gift Aid powers 105 lifesaving missions for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gift-aid-powers-105-lifesaving-missions-for-midlands-air-ambulance-charity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/gift-aid-powers-105-lifesaving-missions-for-midlands-air-ambulance-charity

To mark Gift Aid Awareness Day on Thursday 9th October, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is showcasing the incredible impact of a simple tick box exercise, and how it can save lives.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:21:34 +0100
Council selected for national NHS Health Check Online pilot https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/council-selected-for-national-nhs-health-check-online-pilot https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/council-selected-for-national-nhs-health-check-online-pilot

The City of Wolverhampton Council has been chosen to help rollout the new NHS Health Check Online.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:12:21 +0100
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to open new shop in Tipton https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-to-open-new-shop-in-tipton https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-to-open-new-shop-in-tipton

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce its new shop is due to be officially opened in Tipton on Thursday 9th October at 10.00am.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:20:42 +0100
Don’t forget to check this Breast Cancer Awareness Month https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dont-forget-to-check-this-breast-cancer-awareness-month https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dont-forget-to-check-this-breast-cancer-awareness-month

Wednesday 1 October marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and people in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the importance of breast screening and of routinely checking their breasts for any changes.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:39:56 +0100
Hospitality Action launches 20km Walk for Wellbeing in Birmingham, with entries now open https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hospitality-action-launches-20km-walk-for-wellbeing-in-birmingham-with-entries-now-open https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/hospitality-action-launches-20km-walk-for-wellbeing-in-birmingham-with-entries-now-open

The UK’s leading hospitality charity, Hospitality Action, has unveiled its latest Step-by-Step guide focusing on Activating Wellbeing in Hospitality.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:10:39 +0100
Care home worker named charity Champion https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-worker-named-charity-champion https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-worker-named-charity-champion

Staff and residents at Harper Fields care home in Balsall Common are celebrating because their wonderful colleague, Amy Melia, has been named Foundation Champion for the Midlands and North West division in the Barchester Care Awards 2025.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:04:39 +0100
Collaboration launches groundbreaking medical academic training pathway https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/collaboration-launches-groundbreaking-medical-academic-training-pathway https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/collaboration-launches-groundbreaking-medical-academic-training-pathway

The University of Wolverhampton and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to launch a joint medical academic training facility, creating a transformative 6-year BS-MD pathway for aspiring medical professionals.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:01:29 +0100
Birmingham donors contribute to achievement: Over 2,000 NHS patients across the country now benefitting from life-saving treatments made from UK donor plasma https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-donors-contribute-to-achievement-over-2000-nhs-patients-across-the-country-now-benefitting-from-life-saving-treatments-made-from-uk-donor-plasma https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-donors-contribute-to-achievement-over-2000-nhs-patients-across-the-country-now-benefitting-from-life-saving-treatments-made-from-uk-donor-plasma

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and hospitals across the country are celebrating a significant milestone, with 2,221 NHS patients now treated with lifesaving immunoglobin medicines made from UK-donated plasma since the first patients began receiving treatment in March 2025.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:46:37 +0100
From Paralyzed to Purpose: TCI’s Martha Parker walks again after life-saving surgery at Health City Cayman Islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-paralyzed-to-purpose-tcis-martha-parker-walks-again-after-life-saving-surgery-at-health-city-cayman-islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/from-paralyzed-to-purpose-tcis-martha-parker-walks-again-after-life-saving-surgery-at-health-city-cayman-islands

Just months ago, Turks and Caicos Islands’ beloved community figure, Martha Parker, lay motionless in a hospital bed, paralyzed from the neck down and fighting for her life.

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:24:34 +0100
Cancer awareness bus returns to city centre https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cancer-awareness-bus-returns-to-city-centre https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cancer-awareness-bus-returns-to-city-centre

Residents are being invited to come along and find out about cancer services when the Black Country Integrated Care System cancer bus calls at Queen Square, Wolverhampton, next Wednesday (17 September, 2025).

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:31:38 +0100
Postnatal Pilates pilot success leads to rollout of more sessions https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/postnatal-pilates-pilot-success-leads-to-rollout-of-more-sessions https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/postnatal-pilates-pilot-success-leads-to-rollout-of-more-sessions

A pilot programme of postnatal pelvic floor Pilates has proved to be so successful that a regular programme for new mothers is now being launched at WV Active-Aldersley.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:27:22 +0100
KCHFT ranked among top-performing community trusts in England https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kchft-ranked-among-top-performing-community-trusts-in-england https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/kchft-ranked-among-top-performing-community-trusts-in-england

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is proud to share it has been ranked in the top 10 of community trusts in the country’s new NHS league tables.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:02:37 +0100