Former agricultural land has been transformed into new public park space for Plymouth, marking a significant expansion of the National Trust’s estate at Saltram. The 32 hectares (79 acres) of green space now open to visitors significantly increases the size of the trust’s land in the area and includes a brand-new 2.5km (1.5 mile) multi-use…
Flip-flops have long been the go-to choice for keeping feet cool and comfortable during scorching summer days. Now, they’ve received a stylish upgrade, but questions about their impact on foot health remain. Are these breezy staples secretly harming your feet, or can you wear them without worry? The Flip-Flop Debate: Are They Really Bad for…
A pioneering charity initiative is transforming the rehabilitation journey for prisoners by giving them the chance to express themselves through art—and even earn from their creations. The Prison Art Project, supported by the homeless charity ALABARÉ, is helping inmates at HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire and beyond to channel their creativity into meaningful work that builds…
For many women, the days leading up to their period can bring a wave of physical and emotional changes that are hard to ignore. You might notice your skin breaking out, feeling more irritable than usual, or experiencing a sudden dip in confidence. This collection of symptoms has a name: the ‘luteal uglies’. While not…
A mental health trust that holds the highest rating from the health watchdog has announced it must find £24.1 million in savings this financial year — roughly 2% of its total budget. The East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), which serves around 1.8 million people across east London and Bedfordshire, says the cuts are necessary…
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, and early detection is widely recognized as a critical factor in successful treatment. For decades, mammograms have been the gold standard for screening, but questions are increasingly being asked about whether these checks are truly adequate. Are current breast cancer checks good enough?…
Twenty-week-old Grayson easily could have become one of the tens of thousands of British babies left unvaccinated against polio. His mother, Lily, agrees with the principle of immunisation. But overwhelmed by the early weeks of motherhood, and suffering from post-partum depression after a traumatic birth, she was daunted by the prospect of a long journey…
New research has uncovered a significant gap in the UK’s approach to breast cancer detection for younger women. The current NHS criteria used to determine which women under 50 are at higher risk are so narrowly focused that they may be failing to identify up to 95% of those who will actually develop the disease….
Independent investigations and reviews into Guernsey’s health services have racked up a bill of nearly £188,000 over the past five years, according to newly released government figures. The States of Guernsey’s Health & Social Care (HSC) Committee has confirmed that 20 separate reviews were commissioned either by or on behalf of the committee between 2021…
A Jersey charity has invested in new equipment and opened a dedicated clinic to help more families overcome breastfeeding challenges, aiming to remove financial barriers and extend the support available to mothers across the island. Family Nursing and Home Care has purchased ten hospital-grade breast pumps along with single-use pump kits, and has added a…
