Health & Wellbeing https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:41:39 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb World Oral Health Day 2026: FDI urges governments to turn UN oral health commitments into action https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-oral-health-day-2026-fdi-urges-governments-to-turn-un-oral-health-commitments-into-action https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/world-oral-health-day-2026-fdi-urges-governments-to-turn-un-oral-health-commitments-into-action

On World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) is urging governments to translate the oral health commitments recognized in the 2025 United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health into concrete action.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:06:06 +0000
Care home Managing Director celebrates 20-year anniversary https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-managing-director-celebrates-20-year-anniversary https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/care-home-managing-director-celebrates-20-year-anniversary

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Harper Fields Care Home in Balsall Common are congratulating their brilliant Managing Director, Alison Donaldson, on her 20-year anniversary with Barchester Healthcare.

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Health & Wellbeing Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:07:35 +0000
The Cube invites Birmingham to relax with free yoga session for Stress Awareness Month https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-cube-invites-birmingham-to-relax-with-free-yoga-session-for-stress-awareness-month https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-cube-invites-birmingham-to-relax-with-free-yoga-session-for-stress-awareness-month

The Cube is partnering with Yoga Sweat 2.0 to host a free lunchtime yoga session this April, helping Birmingham residents unwind and prioritise their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:27 +0000
Former apprentice lands top job for latest West Mids fitness craze https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-apprentice-lands-top-job-for-latest-west-mids-fitness-craze https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/former-apprentice-lands-top-job-for-latest-west-mids-fitness-craze

A young Sandwell leisure enthusiast has quickly landed a plum job teaching the latest fast-growing fitness trend after completing her apprenticeship.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:16:06 +0000
Employers are failing to support neurodiversity at work https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/employers-are-failing-to-support-neurodiversity-at-work https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/employers-are-failing-to-support-neurodiversity-at-work

Over a third of workers (35%) think that their employer is ineffective at training managers to support neurodiversity at work, according to a new Acas survey.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:48:38 +0000
Dental charge hike: a kick in the teeth for millions on modest incomes https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dental-charge-hike-a-kick-in-the-teeth-for-millions-on-modest-incomes https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dental-charge-hike-a-kick-in-the-teeth-for-millions-on-modest-incomes

The British Dental Association has slammed the latest increase in NHS patient charges, stressing these ‘stealth cuts’ will not put a penny into the cash-strapped service.[1]

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:39:47 +0000
New Dementia Carers Café launching in Stourbridge to support local community https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-dementia-carers-cafe-launching-in-stourbridge-to-support-local-community https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-dementia-carers-cafe-launching-in-stourbridge-to-support-local-community

A new Dementia Carers Café is set to launch at Iverley View Care Home in Stourbridge, offering a welcoming and supportive space for people living with dementia and the carers who support them.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:37:05 +0000
Three winners of the Mayor’s big ideas challenge named to tackle health inequalities https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-winners-of-the-mayors-big-ideas-challenge-named-to-tackle-health-inequalities https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-winners-of-the-mayors-big-ideas-challenge-named-to-tackle-health-inequalities

Following seven months of development and testing, three local businesses have today been announced as the winners of the Mayor’s big ideas challenge.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:36:09 +0000
Lifesaving interactions at train stations rise as West Midlands passengers urged to chat https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lifesaving-interactions-at-train-stations-rise-as-west-midlands-passengers-urged-to-chat https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/lifesaving-interactions-at-train-stations-rise-as-west-midlands-passengers-urged-to-chat

Rail passengers are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions across the West Midlands has risen.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:13:39 +0000
Antlara Dental, a Turkish dental practice, is standardising clinical practices based on GDC principles https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/antlara-dental-a-turkish-dental-practice-is-standardising-clinical-practices-based-on-gdc-principles https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/antlara-dental-a-turkish-dental-practice-is-standardising-clinical-practices-based-on-gdc-principles

Antlara Dental has announced that it is standardising its clinical practices in line with the principles outlined by the General Dental Council (GDC). At the heart of these principles is a clear message: patient health must always come before financial, corporate or personal interests.

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:53:34 +0000
Tails from the rails: TPE launches children’s book starring therapy dog Nya to help young travellers stay safe on the railway https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tails-from-the-rails-tpe-launches-childrens-book-starring-therapy-dog-nya-to-help-young-travellers-stay-safe-on-the-railway https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/tails-from-the-rails-tpe-launches-childrens-book-starring-therapy-dog-nya-to-help-young-travellers-stay-safe-on-the-railway

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train.

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Health & Wellbeing Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:35:38 +0000
Competition to lead Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s 2026 Bike4Life Ride Out launches https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/competition-to-lead-midlands-air-ambulance-charitys-2026-bike4life-ride-out-launches https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/competition-to-lead-midlands-air-ambulance-charitys-2026-bike4life-ride-out-launches

Motorcycle enthusiasts are being given the chance to lead more than 3,500 bikes in one of the biggest and most popular biker events in the region.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:08:08 +0000
Baby in the US makes history as the largest newborn ever at a hospital https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/baby-in-the-us-makes-history-as-the-largest-newborn-ever-at-a-hospital https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/baby-in-the-us-makes-history-as-the-largest-newborn-ever-at-a-hospital

Terrica and Shawn, the parents of a newborn at Cayuga Medical Centre, were surprised when their baby boy, Shawn Jr., arrived weighing 13 pounds, making him the largest baby in the hospital’s history. Just hours later, another baby was born at the same hospital, a complete opposite in size at just 4 pounds.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:20:16 +0000
You Rock! Mental health campaign backed by Berkshire Housebuilder’s school art initiative https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/you-rock-mental-health-campaign-backed-by-berkshire-housebuilders-school-art-initiative https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/you-rock-mental-health-campaign-backed-by-berkshire-housebuilders-school-art-initiative

A housebuilder has empowered schoolchildren in Berkshire to champion positivity and take a stand against bullying through art.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:45:50 +0000
Bereaved man back in the swim of thing through regular exercise https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bereaved-man-back-in-the-swim-of-thing-through-regular-exercise https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/bereaved-man-back-in-the-swim-of-thing-through-regular-exercise

A local man has rediscovered his zest for living through the physical and mental release of swimming – at Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick – and the community feel of the facility.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:46:45 +0000
Birmingham leisure facilities launch weight loss medication support programme https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-leisure-facilities-launch-weight-loss-medication-support-programme https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-leisure-facilities-launch-weight-loss-medication-support-programme

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has launched a new support programme across its leisure centres in Birmingham, offering tailored guidance for customers using GLP-1 weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Semaglutide.

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Health & Wellbeing Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:52:21 +0000