News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:55:00 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Celebrate the Festive Season with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Santa Experience https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrate-the-festive-season-with-midlands-air-ambulance-charitys-santa-experience https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/celebrate-the-festive-season-with-midlands-air-ambulance-charitys-santa-experience

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce the return of its popular Santa Experience, taking place over an entire weekend on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December at the charity’s Cosford airbase and Headquarters in Shifnal, Shropshire.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:40:56 +0000
Galway medtech SymPhysis Medical wins $1.25 million US grant to advance cancer care device https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/galway-medtech-symphysis-medical-wins-$1.25-million-us-grant-to-advance-cancer-care-device https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/galway-medtech-symphysis-medical-wins-$1.25-million-us-grant-to-advance-cancer-care-device

Galway medtech company SymPhysis Medical has been awarded a $1.25 million non-dilutive grant from the Rhode Island Life Science Hub to support the US development of its releaze Drainage System, an at-home device designed to help late-stage cancer patients manage life-limiting fluid build-up in the chest.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:38:14 +0000
Chancellor to double down on drive to cut NHS waiting times and rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-to-double-down-on-drive-to-cut-nhs-waiting-times-and-rollout-of-new-neighbourhood-health-centres https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-to-double-down-on-drive-to-cut-nhs-waiting-times-and-rollout-of-new-neighbourhood-health-centres

The Chancellor will double down on the government’s commitment of continuing to slash NHS waiting times in this week’s Budget - confirming the investment for hundreds of new Neighbourhood Health Centres that will deliver healthcare direct to people’s doorsteps across the country.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:05:44 +0000
Black Country Councils paving the way for social care reform welcome UK Government ministers https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/black-country-councils-paving-the-way-for-social-care-reform-welcome-uk-government-ministers https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/black-country-councils-paving-the-way-for-social-care-reform-welcome-uk-government-ministers

Two Black Country councils recently met with UK Government ministers Josh MacAlister, Minister for Children and Families, and Jess Phillips, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office, visited Wolverhampton’s Graiseley Family Hub.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:15:05 +0000
Chancellor urges investigation into hidden dentistry costs https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-urges-investigation-into-hidden-dentistry-costs https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-urges-investigation-into-hidden-dentistry-costs

As part of the government’s drive to bring down the cost of living, the Chancellor has written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging them to launch a market study into private dentistry costs and practices. 

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:09:29 +0000
Health leaders issue flu vaccination appeal https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-leaders-issue-flu-vaccination-appeal https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-leaders-issue-flu-vaccination-appeal

As flu cases rise across the region, health leaders in Wolverhampton are urging everyone who is eligible to come forward for their flu vaccination as soon as possible.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:23:59 +0000