Health & Wellbeing

The Belgrade Theatre and the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance have announced that they are joining forces with the aim to improve and support the health and well-being of their local communities by offering monthly drop-in social prescribing sessions this autumn.

A national defibrillator and CPR training scheme for grassroots football clubs has opened to new applications this week, after Fabrice Muamba’s ‘thank you’ video to a small heart charity sent applications soaring to almost 4,000 for just 100 life-saving defibrillators.

The new, state-of-the-art Health City Cayman Islands Radiation Oncology Centre in George Town is spearheading a transformative era in cancer care in the Caribbean.

The heart teams at the Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA, USA, successfully performed the first two implantations in the US of the Trisol Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement as part of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Early Feasibility Study (EFS), led by Principal Investigator Isaac George, MD.

Known to his neighbourhood as ‘Mr Handsworth’, Hector Pinkney MBE worked as a security officer at Handsworth Library, but his countless duties and network of contacts made him the go-to man for people across the area and beyond.

And now, not so long after he stopped working there, Hector is back at his beloved library – only this time he’s inviting senior-led members of the local community to make a visit there, for just an hour every Tuesday, for a gentle fun and free over 50’s exercise and keep-fit session, and above all, get out of their homes and meet people in similar situations.

A 10-minute MRI scan could be used to screen men for prostate cancer, according to a new study. The scans proved far more accurate at diagnosing cancer than blood tests, which look for high levels of a protein called PSA.

Warwickshire’s Disability Access team have been crowned Super 9s champions after they rounded off a flawless campaign with victory in the regional final. They topped the Midlands Division with an unbeaten record before beating Derbyshire Disability CC in the decider at Melborne Town Cricket Club, Derbyshire, on Sunday (20 August).

It’s the first time since 2005 that a Warwickshire disability team – featuring players with both physical and learning disabilities – have lifted a trophy. The Bears set Derbyshire a total of 186/4 from 30 overs with Dean Wattison – who lost a leg in a motorbike collision six years ago – top scoring with 51.

People from Birmingham are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn.

The UK Wide Cycle Ride runs throughout the 31 days of October. It is a perfect opportunity to take your fitness up a gear, while raising money for Diabetes UK’s work in funding life-saving research and making sure everyone living with the condition gets the care and support they need.

TikTok has revolutionised the hair and beauty industry. With a constant flow of new trends, undiscovered hacks, and tips for achieving the hottest looks, TikTok is the go-to place for uncovering what’s happening in beauty and wellness. 

Experts at beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha have collated some of the hottest ‘#hairtok’ trends from 2023, giving all the insider knowledge on achieving these looks. 

A new West Midlands Military Veterans Football League is being set up with the ethos being that any military veteran or member of the armed forces can apply and play football regardless of gender, age, ability, or which service they served in. All are welcome to join!

The aim is to offer a place where fellow Veterans who love football and love/or want to play can just be themselves. In turn it will promote physical and mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation by recreating the camaraderie and friendship many enjoy whilst serving in the forces.

Brand new research conducted by Qunomedical reveals some of the most misunderstood medical terms patients continue to question. 

A team of doctors associated with Qunomedical have compiled a list of frequently misunderstood or unknown medical terms as reported by their patients. From veneers and rhinoplasty to breast and hair transplants, the experts have debunked misunderstood medical terms, helping to separate ongoing myths from the real facts. 

A pioneering NHS recruitment programme in Birmingham and Solihull, which has created over 400 job opportunities, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. NHS Birmingham and Solihull’s ‘I Can’ programme has been shortlisted for a ‘Workforce Initiative of the Year’ HSJ award for the second year in a row, which this year received a record-breaking number of entries.

Nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental health disorder, according to the World Health Organisation. Rates of depression and anxiety shot up 25% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. government works at home and abroad to advance the response to mental health challenges around the world. Mental health is a building block for healthy organisations and communities, says the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, America’s public health spokesperson.

Menopause is something that half of the population are likely to experience, and something that The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) are regularly asked about.

Menopause impacts people from different backgrounds, those with different lifestyles, health challenges or gender experiences differently, and this perspective isn’t always at the forefront, or easily available. Because of this they are working to find a progressive, different, and accessible, way to provide that information and support.

The United States’ $100 billion investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS has empowered partner nations to better respond to disease threats and improve people’s lives.

Launched in 2003, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved over 25 million lives and helped 5.5 million babies be born HIV-free. HIV-related deaths have dropped 68% since their peak in 2004, thanks in large part to PEPFAR.

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, a leading mental health and wellbeing charity, is proud to announce the return of its "Chat4Change" campaign for the second year. Designed to promote open and honest conversations about mental health, the initiative aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage positive change in individuals, families, and communities.