Health and Wellbeing – Page 23

New NI air ambulance will be tribute to tragic campaigner Dr John Hinds

By The Press Association22nd March 2016News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s first air ambulance will inherit the call sign of the tragic motorbike doctor who long campaigned for the service before his death. Dr John Hinds, known as one

Report: Changing models of health and social care – Audit Scotland

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2016News Scotland

A lack of national leadership and clear planning is preventing the wider change urgently needed if Scotland’s health and social care services are to adapt to increasing pressures. The increasing

Rise to the top with an Apprenticeship in healthcare sector

By Iain MacDonald16th March 2016New To Care

The ninth annual National Apprenticeship Week is underway and hundreds of events taking place across England to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, organisations and the

NI Health Minister announces mutli-million pounds healthcare investments

By Iain MacDonald8th March 2016News Northern Ireland

Over the past week, Northern Ireland Health Minister Simon Hamilton has announced several multi-million pound investments which he hopes will have a major impact on areas such as waiting lists

Only quarter aware healthy lifestyle can help reduce risk of dementia

By The Press Association8th March 2016News England

Three-quarters of people are unaware that they can help reduce their risk of dementia, figures suggest. The survey, commissioned by the charity Alzheimer’s Research UK, found that only 25% of

New five-year research study to explore health of people living in Wales

By Iain MacDonald1st March 2016News Wales

The largest research project of its kind, designed to better understand the health of people living in Wales, was launched yesterday. HealthWise Wales is a five-year confidential research study, which

Ten areas in England to become anti-obesity, dementia-friendly ‘healthy towns’

By The Press Association1st March 2016News England

Ten areas across England have been picked to become “healthy towns” in a bid to tackle the nation’s obesity crisis. NHS England has outlined plans to help create the new