LIONESS legend Jill Scott MBE, Olympic gold medalist Daley Thompson CBE, and former No10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber are joining the Government’s National Physical Activity Taskforce to help get millions more people involved in sport and physical activity by 2030.
THE average age of death for people with learning disabilities in Essex has fallen to a figure described as “shockingly low” by the director of public health for Essex.
A MUM from Thurrock made a special promise to her dying daughter after she was unable to donate her kidney to save her child, because she wasn’t a match.
A HEALTHCARE assistant has been recognised for her work to enhance patient and staff safety.
Azer Pogmore has been leading work to introduce the Safewards model into...
ONE in 15 people in the UK have diabetes, so it’s important to know how to spot when someone is suffering hypoglycaemia (also known as hypo) and what to do.
IF you are struggling with your mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts, please tell someone.
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FIVE million disposable vapes are thrown away each week in the UK, a fourfold increase over the past year, according to research from recycling campaign group Material Focus reports the BBC.
THE third week of September is National Eye Health Week. In this annual event opticians, charities, and health providers work together to promote the importance of regular sight tests and the ways in which you can keep your eyes healthy.
A CALL to “stop” the Mayor of London’s Ultra Loaw Emissions Zone (ULEZ) expansion and “oppose” future road charging plans received cross-party support at Havering town hall yesterday (30th August).
