Pharmacies play a vital role

Community pharmacies play a vital role in keeping local communities healthy, and for some people, the local pharmacy will be their first point of contact,...

Breastfeeding call to action

This week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek.  This Unicef Video highlights the issues behind the UK’s low breastfeeding rates, and calls on the UK and devolved governments to take...

Dog walking to ward off decline

Dog walking boosts levels of physical activity in old people and can ward off decline in later life, according to recent research published in the...

Menopause misery for millions

Millions of women are suffering menopause misery because simple steps are not being taken to alleviate common symptoms including panic attacks, palpitations, hot flashes, and...

NHS doctor shortages – Obs & Gynae

This week, figures released showed that the NHS faces an 'unprecedented workforce crisis' with NHS doctor shortages, as vacancies rise 10 per cent in the...