How technology use has changed over the years (72% of adults now consider smartphones their most essential device) The impact of COVID-19 on screen time use and digital behaviours (smartphone usage in the UK surged by 30% during lockdown) Understanding screen addictions and how our devices affect our brains and change our behaviours (e.g. dopamine-driven […]
Healthwatch Hampshire is running a health priorities survey to find out what matters to the people of Hampshire when it comes to health and social care services for this year. Now that there is a road map out of the pandemic, and the vaccine roll-out is well under way, they want to know what […]
More than four million people in the UK have had at least one dose of a vaccine to protect against Covid-19. When will I get the vaccine? Vaccines are being given to the most vulnerable first. A list of nine high-priority groups – which covers about 32 million people including 90-99% of those most at risk of […]
There has been lots of national and local media coverage about the troubles of NHS Track and Trace. People have reported difficulties booking a test and experienced other frustrations with the system. We would love to hear your experiences as we are collating community perspectives: Is the NHS Test and Trace system working for you? […]
More than 6,650 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, but the actual number of cases is estimated to be much higher. The number of deaths is now 335, according to the latest figures available. More than 77,295 people in the UK have been tested for the respiratory infection but were found not […]
This is a rapidly evolving situation where information is being gathered and assessed daily by Public Health England. Based on the current available evidence, the risk to the UK is considered to be high. As a University, the wellbeing of our staff and students is always of utmost importance, and never more so than in […]
More than 110 countries have now reported coronavirus cases and the World Health Organization has declared the spread of the virus a pandemic. 1. What is the incubation period for the coronavirus? – Gillian Gibs It takes five days on average to start showing the symptoms, scientists have said, but some people will get symptoms […]
The decision to delay closing schools and introduce other strict measures to combat coronavirus has been defended by England’s deputy chief medical officer. Dr Jenny Harries said experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a “balanced response”. She told BBC Breakfast new measures could follow as UK cases begin to rise […]
Calls to the NSPCC about children witnessing the most serious forms of domestic abuse have jumped 25% in a year, the charity has warned. The number of reports that were referred to the police or local authorities rose to 6,642 in 2018/19 – up from 5,322 the year before. The children involved were at “huge […]
The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Scotland has increased by 40% over a decade, according to a new study. Diabetes Scotland figures show cases rose from 190,772 to 267,615 between 2008 and 2018. There are also an estimated 26,347 people living with the condition who have yet to be diagnosed. People […]
