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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent A moving tribute unfolded on Thursday evening as a new community defibrillator was officially unveiled in memory of Roy Chell, the beloved husband of Christina Chell. The device is part of the Defibrillator Legacy Programme, which places life-saving defibrillators across the region while
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By Health Correspondent A new toolkit to support babies, children and young people in healthcare access high quality health play services was launched at UCLH last week with UCLH chief nurse Vanessa Sweeney welcoming visitors from NHS England and the play charity Starlight. Therapeutic play helps safeguard children against the
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By Community Correspondent After nearly two decades behind the wheel as a Bristol bus driver and with a background in policing, Carlos Santos saw firsthand how quickly a life-threatening emergency can unfold. But it was the sudden death of a fellow bus driver from cardiac arrest in late 2024 that
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By Health Correspondent A major milestone in creative health was reached today as the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) unveiled the UK’s first comprehensive web-based guidance for hospital arts programmes at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The NAHN Arts in Hospitals Guidance offers practical, evidence-based tools to help
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By Health Correspondent Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare has announced an exciting new collaboration with Physiology & Simulation Teaching, marking a significant step forward in their mission to save lives through innovation and education. This partnership brings together clinical expertise and advanced simulation-based learning to improve public
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By Mental Health Correspondent Breathing happens around 20,000 times a day, but how many of those breaths are truly effective? According to recent research published by National Geographic, the way you breathe profoundly impacts your brain and body, influencing everything from heart health and mood to memory and sleep.
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By Health Correspondent Food and drink brands that champion natural ingredients and stay clear of ultra processing (UPF) are being officially recognised for the first time with the launch of The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards. Founded by industry veteran Pip Martin, The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards recognises outstanding
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By Health Correspondent In a landmark breakthrough for gene therapy, researchers from UCL have reported the longest-known follow-up of any treatment for haemophilia B, confirming its safety and effectiveness more than a decade after initial administration. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, follows 10 adults with
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By Business Correspondent As summer fast approaches a trusted Weston-super-Mare dental clinic in Somerset is encouraging people to prioritise their oral health—before a toothache ruins their well-earned break. DentalSpa25, a well-loved private clinic run by husband-and-wife team Ronald and Gloria, is marking 20 years of transforming smiles and calming
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By Health Correspondent A new research project is bringing experts and families together to develop solutions to improve the lives of very preterm babies. Every year, thousands of babies are born very preterm (VPT) - before 32 weeks of pregnancy. Many of them face unique health challenges that can last
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By Health Correspondent London Ambulance Service’s response times for reaching the most serious emergencies in April were the fastest they have been for several years, according to figures released today (Thursday 15 May). Ambulance crews reached ‘Category one’ patients – people with life-threatening conditions such as those who are not
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By Health Correspondent Newcastle Hospitals has been re-accredited with ‘Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence’ status in recognition of the research-led, science informed treatment and care patients receive for brain tumour. The prestigious status is awarded after a rigorous assessment process and in recognition of the quality and range of treatment
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By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent In an exciting development for community health and emergency education, the Donate For Defib W-s-M Project proudly welcomes Dr Richard Helyer, Senior Lecturer in Physiology & Human Simulation at the University of Bristol, to its team of clinical experts. Dr Helyer joins a distinguished panel
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By Health Correspondent Published in The Lancet, the Big Baby Trial—led by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, the University of Warwick, and the Perinatal Institute—offers vital new evidence to help women decide how to safely deliver babies suspected to be large for their age. Large
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By Health Correspondent A wave of generosity and determination has swept through Weston-super-Mare this year, as the Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare Project proudly launched its heartfelt Defib Legacy Programme — a new initiative offering families and friends the chance to fund life-saving defibrillators in memory of their loved ones. One such