Sudden Cardiac Death in young people
Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) occurs when the heart abruptly stops beating, causing immediate loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. Every year, countless lives are lost to this critical public health issue, often without warning. Supporting affected families and increasing awareness of SCD are essential to saving lives. Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to the […]
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Sarcoma Awareness Month runs for the whole of July. Sarcomas are rare cancers. There are 2 main types of sarcoma: soft tissue sarcoma bone sarcoma (also called primary bone cancer). Each year, about 4,300 people in England are diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma. About 550 people are diagnosed every year with primary bone cancer […]
The importance of cervical screening
This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Cervical cancer can occur anywhere in the cervix. Women under the age of 45 are most likely to be affected by this disease. Anyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the womb (uterus). It’s part of the reproductive […]
Common causes of paediatric accidents
Being Child Safety Week this week we thought it would be helpful to highlight some common causes of paediatric accidents. In this blog we will discuss the following; Falls Poisoning Scalds and burns Choking and Button batteries Children are frequently so preoccupied with their own immediate interests that they are unaware of their surroundings. They […]
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. Around 13.6 million people in the UK are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It’s a serious condition that can lead to other health problems sometimes called diabetes complications. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented. Research has shown that for some […]
What is whooping cough and why are cases rising?
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious problems. It’s important for babies and children to get vaccinated against it. What are the symptoms? A runny nose and sore throat are typically the first symptoms of whooping cough, but after about […]
Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection that affects the meninges – the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be bacterial or viral. Bacterial meningitis is rarer and usually more severe. Children and young people are more likely to develop meningitis than adults. What causes Meningitis? Coughing, sneezing, and contact with surfaces or skin can […]
Maternal Mental Health Week
With it being Maternal Mental Health Week we wanted to give you some support and advice on mental health during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues are common. There are some women who have previous mental health conditions that can be exacerbated during pregnancy or by having a baby. Others may be experiencing […]
Hay fever
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction caused by your immune system overreacting to airborne allergens. Pet dander, pollen, house dust mites, and mould spores are common triggers. Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, itchy throat or ears, coughing, and fatigue caused by […]
Stress
Stress is the body’s response to pressure. Life events and situations can cause stress in many different ways. A sense of anxiety is often triggered by new or unexpected experiences that threaten our sense of self. It is also triggered when we feel powerless over a situation. Stress affects us all differently. Our ability to […]
