Health & Wellbeing https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:46:12 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb 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
North London health system partners react to latest measles figures https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/north-london-health-system-partners-react-to-latest-measles-figures https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/north-london-health-system-partners-react-to-latest-measles-figures

Some of the agencies leading a response to a measles outbreak in North London have responded to the latest figures issued by the UK Health Security Agency confirming increased numbers of cases.

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Health & Wellbeing Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:43:59 +0000
Parkinson's UK and the British Wheel of Yoga announce new national yoga and wellbeing partnership https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/parkinson-s-uk-and-the-british-wheel-of-yoga-announce-new-national-yoga-and-wellbeing-partnership https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/parkinson-s-uk-and-the-british-wheel-of-yoga-announce-new-national-yoga-and-wellbeing-partnership

Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) to help more people with Parkinson's access yoga classes throughout the UK.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:09:38 +0000
Year 9 pupils offered vital vaccinations in school https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/year-9-pupils-offered-vital-vaccinations-in-school https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/year-9-pupils-offered-vital-vaccinations-in-school

Year 9 pupils across Wolverhampton are now being offered vaccinations in school by Vaccination UK.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:52:55 +0000
Self-weigh baby service available across Wolverhampton https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/self-weigh-baby-service-available-across-wolverhampton https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/self-weigh-baby-service-available-across-wolverhampton

Parents and carers across Wolverhampton are being reminded that the city’s self-weigh baby service is available at a range of Best Start in Life Family Hubs and libraries, following a fantastic response to its launch last year.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:02:41 +0000
AGCO marks two years of lifesaving support for Midlands Air Ambulance charity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/agco-marks-two-years-of-lifesaving-support-for-midlands-air-ambulance-charity https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/agco-marks-two-years-of-lifesaving-support-for-midlands-air-ambulance-charity

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating two years of incredible support from global agricultural machinery and precision leader AGCO Corporation, whose UK team has gone above and beyond to help raise vital funds and awareness for the charity’s lifesaving missions.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:47:28 +0000
Yoga studio takes holistic wellbeing to The Cube https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/yoga-studio-takes-holistic-wellbeing-to-the-cube https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/yoga-studio-takes-holistic-wellbeing-to-the-cube

The Cube has welcomed Yoga Sweat 2.0, a well-established community yoga studio, which officially opened its doors at the world-class destination at the end of January.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:44:00 +0000
Mayor shows how easy HIV testing can be https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mayor-shows-how-easy-hiv-testing-can-be https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/mayor-shows-how-easy-hiv-testing-can-be

Ahead of this year's HIV Testing Week, the Mayor of Wolverhampton has demonstrated how quick and simple it is to use a HIV self-test kit at home.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:04:57 +0000
Birmingham people urged not to be caught out by the ‘silent thief of sight’ https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-people-urged-not-to-be-caught-out-by-the-silent-thief-of-sight https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-people-urged-not-to-be-caught-out-by-the-silent-thief-of-sight

A Birmingham ophthalmologist is calling for more awareness of a condition often dubbed the ‘silent thief of sight’.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:47:58 +0000
Indian parents in UK aborting baby girls reach record high https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indian-parents-in-uk-aborting-baby-girls-reach-record-high https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/indian-parents-in-uk-aborting-baby-girls-reach-record-high

Data reveals a record number of baby girls are being aborted by Indian parents living in Britain because they prefer boys.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:42:30 +0000
Finding out more about NHS App at free drop-in https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/finding-out-more-about-nhs-app-at-free-drop-in https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/finding-out-more-about-nhs-app-at-free-drop-in

Residents are being invited to discover the benefits of the free NHS App at a special drop-in session at the Civic Centre next Monday (2 February, 2026) from 10am-3pm.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:28:19 +0000
Two-thirds of NHS doctors cut hours or change careers due to childcare crisis, new survey reveals https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/two-thirds-of-nhs-doctors-cut-hours-or-change-careers-due-to-childcare-crisis-new-survey-reveals https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/two-thirds-of-nhs-doctors-cut-hours-or-change-careers-due-to-childcare-crisis-new-survey-reveals

New survey findings indicate that childcare pressures are significantly influencing how doctors participate in the NHS workforce, with many reducing their working hours or reconsidering career paths as family responsibilities clash with medical working patterns.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:19:41 +0000
Community clinics breaking down barriers to liver screening https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-clinics-breaking-down-barriers-to-liver-screening https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/community-clinics-breaking-down-barriers-to-liver-screening

The City of Wolverhampton Council has teamed up with Recovery Near You and the Service User Involvement Team to host a series of Fibro-scan clinics, bringing non-invasive liver health screening directly into the local community.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:48:59 +0000
Health City Cayman Islands performs first robotic cardiac surgery, marking a major milestone for health care in the Cayman Islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-city-cayman-islands-performs-first-robotic-cardiac-surgery-marking-a-major-milestone-for-health-care-in-the-cayman-islands https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-city-cayman-islands-performs-first-robotic-cardiac-surgery-marking-a-major-milestone-for-health-care-in-the-cayman-islands

Health City Cayman Islands has successfully completed its first robotic-assisted cardiac surgeries, marking a major breakthrough for advanced heart care in the Cayman Islands and the wider Caribbean.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:19:44 +0000