NEW NHS Diabetes prevention programme
EMBARGOED TO 00.01 14 NOVEMBER 2017 – WORLD DIABETES DAY
Mrs Baldev Ahluwalia, who lives in Sandwell, is just one of 7,485* people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the West Midlands.
But thanks to the NHS diabetes prevention...
Study Reveals Rise in Dementia Amongst Asian Community
Figure is Expected to Significantly Rise
Public Health England and a leading health charity have joined forces in a new campaign to tackle one of the biggest health issues facing England and a growing issue for ethnic minority communities. Alzheimer’s...
Blood in your Urine?
Dr Jyoti Sood warns South Asians “If you notice blood in your urine, even if it’s just the once, you must tell your doctor straightaway”
Dr Jyoti Sood, who features in the latest Public Health England (PHE) Be Clear on...
Namaste Cardiff!
First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will lead celebrations to mark this year’s International Yoga Day with the UK’s biggest ever yoga class.
Up to 1,000 people are expected to turn up to the free yoga class on Sunday 19th...
Home Remedies for Winter Ailments
The Art of Ancient Healing by Mita Mistry Over eating is very common during the cold dreary winter months when many of us reach out for rich, scrumptious warming food to comfort and lift our spirits. This is ok....
Ethnic Minority Women Urged to Talk About Breast Cancer
National Campaign By NHS With Comedian Meera Syal
Mother’s Day is a world-wide celebration honouring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is also a day to say thank you to the influential women in our...
Iconic buildings to light up blue to celebrate the NHS’ 70th birthday!
Iconic landmarks and buildings across East of England and the Midlands will be lighting up in blue on the evening of 5 July to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to the NHS and to recognise its special place in our lives.
As well...
Breast Cancer Awareness – How We Can Beat it.
Every year around 60,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK alone, that’s the equivalent of one person every 10 minutes. At Sipsey, being specialists in mastectomy fittings, we have been working hard to raise awareness about looking...
Overseas Patients Leave NHS With £29m Bill
The NHS has been left with bill amounting to £29,520,378 due to unpaid bills racked up by overseas patients. These patients, not entitled to free treatment, are able to travel to the UK to receive treatment but are expected...
Stoptober is Back This October
Sarah Stables On The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Stoptober is back this October encouraging people to take up the 28-day stop smoking challenge. If you are a smoker, this may be the perfect time to think about giving up.
Around 100,000...
