A new group which offers support and education for people who have ongoing health challenges is starting in Exeter this month. The group is facilitated by an accredited Chrysalis Effect Practitioner/RGN who assists people with chronic health conditions, and specialises in supporting people in recovery from CFS/ME.
Long term illness, ongoing stress or health conditions can be very isolating and frustrating for anyone who is experiencing them, and issues including chronic exhaustion, pain, reduced mobility, and anxiety can prove difficult to manage over time. We aim to provide an...
As admission to colleges and graduate schools becomes even more competitive, there is increasing importance placed on the essay as part of the admissions process. Most of the colleges and graduate schools have different requirements and publish these in their guidelines. However, there is a basic approach to admission essay writing that you should use.
Your essay should be original and unique and make a good impression on the selection committee. In addition, your essay should reflect your analytical skills and your ability to deal with different situations, whilst also giving...
The Alzheimer’s Society has announced the launch of a new dementia-focussed Doctoral Training Centre at the University of Exeter.
The centre will support eight PhD students to investigate the effect of dementia on the brain’s neural networks.
Nationally, the dementia research community is one sixth the size of the cancer research community and Alzheimer’s Society aims to attract new people to dementia research from a range of different academic and clinical backgrounds, bringing fresh ideas and talent to help expand the boundaries of dementia science.
The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance has now been established in Exeter with the aim to develop awareness of dementia and dementia support within businesses and other organisations across the city.
Over the next 10 years dementia will increase significantly from the existing 850,000 people nationwide currently with a diagnosis.
Community initiatives like these aspire to raise awareness across the city. Currently there are 26 alliances across the South West.
This work will be guided by needs based strategies which will involve the voices of those with dementia and...
THE Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is supporting a national campaign to encourage NHS staff to introduce themselves to patients.
The ‘Hello My Name Is...’ campaign is being led by Dr Kate Granger, a 33-year-old hospital consultant from Yorkshire who is terminally ill with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Kate started the campaign on social media three years ago after becoming frustrated with the number of staff who failed to introduce themselves to her when she was in hospital.
She wants to remind staff to go back to basics, build trust and make a vital...
Strength and balance classes have been launched at Moretonhampstead Hospital and are already proving a hit with patients.
The weekly classes, which started in November, are designed to boost the health, wellbeing and confidence of people who suffer from falls or are afraid of falling.
The sessions run for 12 weeks and include a range of exercises aimed at improving balance and preventing falls, with advice from therapists on how best to manage them when they do happen.
Falls account for over half of hospital admissions for accidental injury, and about a third of...
Physical inactivity may be associated with twice as many deaths as obesity, according to research.
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that just a modest increase in physical activity, such as a brisk 20 minute walk, could have significant health benefits.
Researchers, from University of Cambridge, studied data from 334,000 European men and women, and measured height, weight and waist circumference, and measured levels of physical activity using self-assessment.
Using data on European deaths, they estimated that 337,000 of the 9...
Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years
There are two donor sessions - 1.15pm-3.30pm and 4.45pm-7.30pm.
To book an appointment call the Blood Donor Line on 0300 123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk
For more information about Sandy Park visit www.sandypark.co.uk
Penni Ball, who runs a Slimming World group at America Hall, Exeter every Thursday and Friday, was thrilled to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he co-hosted the Slimming World Awards with the organisation’s chair and founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.
Penni said meeting the Mysterious Girl and Insania singer was a wonderful way to round off what’s been a great 12 months for the Exeter (Pinhoe) Slimming World group, as well as the perfect way to kick start another successful year: “I’m so proud of all of the members of the Exeter (Pinhoe) group. They’ve lost a staggering...
Devon health bosses are backing a new campaign which encourages parents to reduce the amount of sugar their children consume by making some simple swaps.
The new Change4Life campaign, which launched nationally today, and Devon’s Director of Public Health and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing are encouraging people to make the change, as data reveals over 30% of children in their last year of primary school in Devon are already overweight or obese.
Dr Virginia Pearson, Devon’s Director of Public Health, said: “Too much sugar can lead to complications such as Type 2...
