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Let’s Chalk About Mental Health

Princesshay will transform Princesshay Square into an interactive wellbeing space this May, bringing together local organisations for its annual Let’s Chalk About Mental Health event.

Taking place on Thursday 14th May from 11am–3pm, the event aims to highlight the importance of talking, sharing and listening to others.

Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to include a wide range of partners offering activities, guidance and opportunities for visitors to the centre. These include creative workshops, mindful crafts, movement sessions and interactive experiences...

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Cybersecurity and the NHS

On average, NHS England helps over one million patients every 36 hours. Like the majority of organisations, most of its data is stored on computers. This is largely sensitive information.

For this reason, cybersecurity is imperative – for service users and providers. Hacks can be highly damaging. The so-called WannaCry incident, which occurred in May 2017, demonstrated this.

Hackers managed to shut down computers across the world, demanding high ransom payments. The global attack affected a third of NHS England hospitals and eight per cent of GP practices.

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Exeter University Research Reveals Link Between Trees and Mental Heath

The location and size of urban trees plays an important role in providinghealth and wellbeing benefits, according to a new study by Exeter University. Using National Tree Mapdata, created by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the study assessed the role of 600,000 individual trees in providing nature experiences. Those trees that are experienced by more people, more frequently, have the potential to provide greater health and wellbeing benefits.

With urbanisation emerging as one of the most important human health issues of the 21st century, the study concluded the contribution of...

What makes an ideal nursing home? 5 qualities to look out for

Did you know that over one million people in the UK will have dementia by 2025?

Some of those patients will have family members to take care of them. But most will have to go to nursing and care homes.

It wouldn't be a problem if all nursing homes high standards of care. But the shocking truth is, abuse and neglect are present in 9 out of 10 senior care facilities.

Before you lose all hope though, it's important you know that there is an ideal nursing home for your loved one. You just have to look a little bit harder for it. To make your search easier, here are...

Doing Business in the Beauty Industry: The Basis of Success

Could you imagine modern life without beauty salons, barbershops, boutiques? I think nobody will argue that the beauty industry is one of the most perspective industries because everyone wants to keep himself in shape and look his best. Appearance is the way to success. To look well, it is enough to go to the nearest beauty salon, relax for a moment and get out of there completely new.

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It is easy to realize the income of the industry just looking at the number of spa centers in big cities and their prices. Their quantity can be compared with dairy...

Efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance must take account of fourfold difference in use across Europe, report says

Global efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance will be more effective if they focus on the cultural context for the fourfold difference in total antibiotic use and consumption across Europe, according to a new report.

Understanding how regional variations in economy and lifestyle affects the use of the drugs will help to improve the fight against antibiotic resistance, argues a new WHO policy brief written by University of Exeter academics.

Instead of being “one-size-fits-all” policies must be tailored to take account of the different ways medicines are prescribed and used...

Farmers open up about their experience of depression and the battle for their own mental health

Living well is the key to farming well and leading farm safety charity, the Farm Safety Foundation, is highlighting the importance of farmers looking after their mental health in the second Mind Your Head week which takes place from 11-15 February 2019.

There are a number of mental health risk factors associated with agriculture. Farmers work long hours, often in isolation. They can be under significant financial pressure, often required to take on significant debt just to purchase the land and equipment required to operate. And in most cases, a farmer’s place of business is also...

Maternity services at the RD&E rated highly by local mums

Maternity services at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust have been rated highly by local mums in the 2018 National Maternity Survey.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey asked women about their experience of antenatal care, care during labour and birth, and postnatal care. Across the country, responses were received from more than 17,000 women who gave birth in February 2018 in services run by 129 NHS trusts.

157 mothers who were cared for by RD&E midwives gave their feedback on maternity services provided by the Trust at Wonford Hospital, Tiverton,...

How to feel confident in any outfit

As fashion is subjective, it can be difficult to feel 100% confident in an outfit. Working your way through racks upon racks of clothing can be a challenging task, as you will want to wear a look that not only looks great to others, but boosts your self-esteem.

If you are tweaking or overhauling your wardrobe in 2019, here are some top tips on how to feel confident in any outfit.

Understand the difference between cheap and inexpensive

Believe it or not, there is a big difference between cheap and inexpensive. The expense is related to the pound amount attached to a...

To Supplement or Not: What to Know About Different Types of Health Insurance

In 2017, more than 90% of the US population had some form of health insurance coverage.

The majority of insured Americans have health insurance benefits through their employer. But the benefits of those plans don't always cover everything you or your family needs from health insurance.

The good news is, there are many different types of health insurance to choose from. You can supplement what you're currently getting with the services of other top health insurance companies.

Keep reading to learn more about the types of health insurance and whether it's worth adding...

Advice ahead of cold weather warning

Paramedics at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust are reminding people to take care over the next week as another yellow weather warning has been issued for the South West.

The Trust sees an increase in cases of slips, trips and falls during icy conditions as well as an increase of road traffic collisions due to black ice and people driving too fast in the cold weather. If you do need to go out, try and wear the appropriate footwear and warm clothing and make sure you take care and respect the roads.

It is also time to stock up on any prescription medicines...

Health & Beauty

Let’s Chalk About Mental Health

Cybersecurity and the NHS

Exeter University Research Reveals Link Between Trees and Mental Heath

What makes an ideal nursing home? 5 qualities to look out for

Doing Business in the Beauty Industry: The Basis of Success

Efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance must take account of fourfold difference in use across Europe, report says

Farmers open up about their experience of depression and the battle for their own mental health

Maternity services at the RD&E rated highly by local mums

How to feel confident in any outfit

To Supplement or Not: What to Know About Different Types of Health Insurance

Advice ahead of cold weather warning

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