The Stroke Research Team at UCLAN are having a community engagement event ‘Stroke Matters’ on: Sunday 17th November 2024 10am – 2pm Catherine Beckett Centre, Deepdale Road   They will have different interactive stations in the hall with ‘just one thing’ to support reducing the risk of stroke, including being active (they have drumming, walking […]

  There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well this winter. This includes getting your winter vaccinations.   This autumn and winter the NHS is offering free vaccines to those most at risk of being unwell if they catch COVID.   Those at increased risk from severe illness can get the […]

  World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well being.   The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause Hormone Therapy.   The top 9 symptoms of menopause are: […]

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a special moment to reflect, remember and reach out. We know the pregnancy journey can be difficult and can sometimes feel hopeless, confusing and even isolating. At times, this path can seem impossible and often unpredictable, leaving you unsure of where your journey will take you next. Some steps can […]

  Every October, communities around the country come together to recognise Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast cancer awareness, education, screening, fundraising, and more. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a time to honour those who have been treated for breast cancer or are living with metastatic breast cancer.   The […]

October is National Cholesterol Month which is all about raising the awareness & importance of maintaining a health cholesterol level.   High cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Yet despite around half UK adults having raised cholesterol, many do not realise they have it. In fact, recent research showed that almost a […]

  World Mental Health Day is happening on Thursday 10th October 2024. The official theme set annual by the World Federation for Mental Health is: It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace World Mental Health Day is an annual awareness day observed every 10th October. It is the World’s Federation for Mental […]

  Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.   Over 5 million adults in England still smoke. Smoking causes 64,000 deaths a year, making it the biggest cause of preventable illness and death. Quitting smoking is one of […]