Many people with asthma could cut their carbon footprint and help save the environment by switching to “greener” medications, UK researchers say. Making the swap would have as big an “eco” impact as turning vegetarian or becoming an avid recycler, they say. It’s because some inhalers release greenhouse gases linked to global warming. But the […]
This year for BBC Children in Need we wanted you to Do Your Dance. Thank you to everyone who got involved – we loved them all. Here’s a selection. Watch how people are getting involved and dancing for Children in Need on the BBC website
Leading local and national organisations supporting adults with learning disabilities will be showcasing at a Learning Disability Open Day drop-in event on Saturday 2 November 10-3pm at Oasis Academy School Lord’s Hill. The free event aims to bring together adults with learning disabilities, as well as their carers, paid or unpaid, to find out more […]
POTENTIALLY deadly face-down restraints are still being used at the Southern Health NHS Trust, figures reveal. Charity Mencap, which supports people with learning disabilities, says vulnerable patients locked in “modern day asylums” across England are being “put at risk of abuse and neglect”. Staff at the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust (SHFT) reported physically restraining […]
Anxiety can affect people’s ability to participate in activities, including attending health appointments, work, education and social events. Anxiety can impact anyone, and is particularly common in people with health conditions and autism. Healthwatch Southampton worker, Rebecca Kinge, has created this anxiety buster. It has been well received, with hundreds of shares and plenty of […]
UHS have now developed an online form which patients (or their carers) can complete to let us know if they have any accessible information needs when coming in to their hospital (such as interpreters, letters in braille/large print etc). This can be found on their Trust website here: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/PatientsAndVisitors/Patients-with-additional-needs/Preparing-for-your-visit.aspx Once the form is completed, an […]
This feature tells the deeply in-depth personal story about postpartum psychosis and its affect on one mother and her family. It delves into the symptoms and their complex affects on the emotional state of the sufferer. Read more here
The BBC has written an article about how genome sequencing will affect families who have a child with a previously undiagnosed medical condition. It tells the personal stories of two families interweaving medical information relevant to each particular case. Read more here
#MillionsMissing is a global campaign for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) who are demanding health equality and funding for biomedical research that reflects the number of patients with ME around the world. In May, towns and cities around the world will participate by filling their local squares with shoes representing those with ME who are […]
Canadian researchers have developed a treatment for Parkinson’s by using an implant to boost the brain signals in the spine. This new treatment, still in the early stages, has so far yielded positive results with helping peoples’ mobility. Read more here
