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Report reveals mental health impact of sitting down too much
During the pandemic, people spent significantly more time sitting down due to isolation or remote working - but what is the mental health impact?
Recently, studies have looked at how COVID will shape public health responses in the future. The UK's National Health Service is burnt out, struggling to meet...
2,820 secondary schools sign up to host summer schools
2,820 eligible secondary schools have signed up to host a summer school to help children catch up on lost learning time due to the pandemic.
Canadian study says 28% of adults who attempted suicide now thriving
The study, peer-reviewed and published in Archives of Suicide Research, finds that 28% of adults who attempted suicide now have excellent mental health.
The isolation epidemic: How tech can combat loneliness in care homes
John Ramsay, founder and MD, Social-Ability, discusses how technology can improve wellbeing and combat loneliness in care homes.
How to hang on to your workforce in a post-Covid environment
Nick Greenston, CEO of Retinue Talent Solutions, advises how employers can hang on to talent in the new normal working environment.
How to safeguard the future of the marine and coastal economy
Six new research projects have received funding to investigate how to safeguard the future of the marine and coastal economy.
New projects to explore how air pollution in indoor spaces affects human health
Three new research projects have received a share of £9 million to investigate how air pollution in indoor spaces can affect human health.
Living near woodlands improves young people’s mental health
Living near woodlands has been found to improve cognitive development and lower the risk of emotional and behavioural problems in young people.
British Medical Association say NHS “already under immense pressure”
The British Medical Association (BMA) today (7 July) responded to UK 'unlockdown' plans - labelling the suspension of all protective measures as "incoherent", with the NHS under "immense pressure".
NHS digital publishes data on the health of LGB adults for the first time
National representative data on the health outcomes and health behaviours of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in England has been published by NHS Digital for the first time.
Science should be for everyone
Open Access Government take a look at the British Science Association’s work to foster inclusivity in science, creating community cohesion and engagement.
How a focus on prevention can improve the nation’s health in the wake of...
Anna Nightingale, VP Head R&D, EMEA at GSK Consumer Healthcare, argues that we need to start focussing on prevention - empowering citizens to take ownership of their health by being health literate if the UK is to overcome the bleak state of the nation’s health
It’s a well-known fact that...
UK SMEs embrace shift to hybrid working
Myles Leach, MD, NFON UK, discusses the future of SME business models as companies shift to embrace hybrid working.
Female health & wellness should be a priority as the NHS rebuilds following COVID-19
FemTechLab brings together experts to discusses why female health and wellness should be a top priority as the National Health Service (NHS) rebuilds following COVID-19.
Misinformation has become a public health issue – here’s how to tackle it
Joe Dos Santos, Chief Data Officer, Qlik, discusses why misinformation has become a public health issue and explores how it can be tackled.
Hospitals of the future: The importance of digital transformation skills
Here, Fraunhofer Germany discuss how COVID-19 has driven the adoption of digital health technologies, and offers solutions aiding healthcare professionals to keep up.
Katrina Delargy – TIYGA Health
Dr Katrina Delargy's background is in R&D where she initially specialised in microscopy and microanalysis of complex engineering materials, becoming a Rolls Royce Research Fellow
She continued to work in R&D in the oil industry where her skills in innovation and problem-solving were applied in multi-functional and multinational teams. After...
Assessing children’s post-lockdown reading development
Pamela Hanigan and Rachel Gelder, founders of Lancashire Dyslexia Information Guidance and Support (LDIGS), explain how teachers and SENDCos can assess children's post-lockdown reading development to give the best support to their learning back in the classroom.
Towards a long-term Mental Health Strategy
Chairs of the Parliament’s Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing demand immediate action to address the growing mental health crisis and the creation of a long-term Mental Health Strategy.
Property at the heart of COVID-19 recovery
We stand at a critical moment in the changing nature of work and our relationship to it. PLACEmaking takes a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on how and where we work.
