Courses available for adult learners aged 19 or older in Norfolk, Suffolk and online. The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education in England and Scotland. The WEA is a charity … Read Article about WEA Eastern Region Courses from June 2022 onwards
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Eyesight and Down’s Syndrome
People with Down's Syndrome are more likely to experience eye problems than the general population, and 50 percent of people with Down's Syndrome have some type of eye disease. There are many ways to treat the eye issues commonly seen in people … Read Article about Eyesight and Down’s Syndrome
Suffolk User Forum is recruiting!
A message from Suffolk User Forum "Join our Healthy Together team and make a difference to the lives of people living with severe mental illness." "We are seeking one highly motivated and enthusiastic Project Coordinator and two Peer Support … Read Article about Suffolk User Forum is recruiting!
Better Health Food Scanner App
Nationwide campaign launches to help improve people's health with a few simple swaps The NHS Food Scanner App is part of its first ‘Better Health’ nutrition campaign. The App is the ideal health hack for help to swap food and drink that are … Read Article about Better Health Food Scanner App
Jumpstart January.
Start the new year happy and healthy with Jumpstart January. Regular activities and exercise not only improve your health — they help you feel better and meet new people. Suffolk Libraries will be working in partnership with Wellbeing Suffolk … Read Article about Jumpstart January.
Happier January 2022
January 2022: Daily actions to help you make yourself and others happier. A calendar from Action for Happiness. … Read Article about Happier January 2022
NHS pharmacies in England to offer over-40s heart check-ups
Blood pressure health checks will be available from October at all NHS high street pharmacies in England. High street pharmacies are to start offering heart health check-ups in a move that could save thousands of lives every year. From … Read Article about NHS pharmacies in England to offer over-40s heart check-ups
Know your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Every two minutes someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes, a potentially serious health condition that can cause long-term health problems. It can lead to sight loss, kidney failure, loss of a limb, and makes you at least twice as likely to … Read Article about Know your risk of Type 2 diabetes
Seven in 10 adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19
Better Health campaign This January, lots of us are thinking about what we can do for a boost. So, if there’s something you’d like to change in your life right now, like losing a bit of weight, getting active, sleeping better/improving your … Read Article about Seven in 10 adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19
Guide to having your flu jab during the coronavirus pandemic
Cold weather and flu can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition. The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a flu vaccine, which is … Read Article about Guide to having your flu jab during the coronavirus pandemic
Fitness Studio exercise videos
The NHS website now includes some exercise videos, made by fitness experts, InstructorLive. Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories. The workouts range … Read Article about Fitness Studio exercise videos
Flu vaccination: easy-read flu resources
What is flu? Isn’t it just a heavy cold? Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly. Colds are much less serious and … Read Article about Flu vaccination: easy-read flu resources
Update on COVID-19 testing in social care
This is an update to information issued on Wednesday 29th April 2020 on COVID-19 testing in care homes. Testing arrangements for care workers and care home residents with COVID-19 symptoms are set out below. Testing for care workers with … Read Article about Update on COVID-19 testing in social care
Guidance and updates for Coronavirus at-risk patients
A letter has been sent to a group of people whose physical health conditions mean they are at the greatest risk from Coronavirus. Please help us to share this with people who may be in the highest risk group and have received the original letter. … Read Article about Guidance and updates for Coronavirus at-risk patients
NHS Long Term Plan
About the NHS Long Term Plan The NHS is one of Britain’s greatest achievements and for 70 years its dedicated staff has been there for us. A lot has changed since it was created in 1948, and today the NHS is responding to changes in society … Read Article about NHS Long Term Plan
