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Managing wellbeing in the workplace
Louise Aston, Workwell Director, Business in the Community, gives her views on why a positive culture of wellbeing is vital for all organisations
Supporting employees to be happy and healthy at work is one of the most important ways that an organisation can ensure sustainable high-level performance, and there is...
EU funding for health, demographic change and wellbeing projects
Sarah Collen-Godman, Senior Policy Manager – NHS European Office at the NHS Confederation discusses how the Horizon 2020 programme will help to address major societal challenges
Horizon 2020, Europe’s research and innovation programme, was launched at the beginning of 2014 and will run until 2020. It is the EU’s overarching, multi-disciplinary...
Mental wellbeing significant factor to overall health
According to a Public Health England (PHE) North West Mental Wellbeing Survey, significant changes in key factors can influence mental wellbeing.
The PHE survey found that whilst there has been an increase in people within the region reporting to be in ‘very good’ health (increase of 18.2%), and more people with...
Cancer backlogs: Why money alone isn’t the answer
As the UK’s healthcare system continues to struggle with care and cancer backlogs, Gareth Jenkins of Changeology Group Ltd explains how the company can assist healthcare teams in making positive operational changes that enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.
Laura Tristram – Lumii.me
Laura Tristram is a teacher, mum, and mental health and wellbeing lead at Lumii.me
Gilles Comeau – University of Ottawa, Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal
Gilles Comeau is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a senior scientist at the Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal, the founding director of the University of Ottawa Music and Health Research Institute, the director and principal researcher of the Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory, and...
IT solutions to support local communities and digital inclusion for a range of cohort
Sian Computers is a local IT company based in Wolverhampton, UK. We hear how the company has been providing valuable IT-based solutions for the local community and has recently been recognised for its achievements in digital inclusion.
PETRI-MED: Enhancing marine phytoplankton diversity monitoring in the Mediterranean
Preserving biodiversity is crucial for sustaining life on Earth. Unfortunately, it is facing growing threats. Marco Talone and the PETRI-MED Team discuss their objectives for the PETRI-MED project and explain why it is urgently necessary.
Tracey Wade – Flinders University
Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor Tracey Wade has worked as a clinician and researcher in eating disorders for over 30 years
She is the director of the Blackbird Initiative, and the Flinders University Services for Eating Disorders (FUSED)
She has cowritten 3 books on cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders and perfectionism...
Signs and symptoms of Monkeypox and how to prevent it
Symptoms of Monkeypox can take 5 to 21 days to appear, so it's important to be aware of the signs during this time and remain in isolation as it is contagious.
Blackbird Initiative – Effective research to combat disordered eating
Flinders University’s Blackbird Initiative exists to conduct high-level research and develop effective, evidence-based interventions to improve the lives of people affected by eating disorders.
Warming waters and nutrient overload threaten freshwater ecosystems
Recent research has revealed a concerning trend in the world’s rivers and lakes, revealing that a dangerous combination of warming water temperatures and nutrient overload is a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems.
Advancing the narrative and approaches to population ageing
Dr Jane M Barratt, Global Advisor at the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), spoke to Lorna Rothery about healthy population ageing, the benefits this demographic shift can bring and the need for countries to work together to combat ageism and nurture age-friendly environments.
Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management
In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.
Cleaning protocols for infection prevention
Delia Cannings, Chair of the British Cleaning Council, discusses the importance of implementing and respecting robust cleaning protocols across different settings and why the UK Government must do more to make cleaning and hygiene a core part of the national agenda.
L&R Medical UK Ltd: Inspire People, Improve Health, Transform Care
Our purpose at L&R Medical UK Ltd is,"Inspire People, Improve Health, Transform Care". This moto forms the basis of all we do.
Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe
From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.
The need for holistic approaches to care for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
Despite affecting a significant portion of the population, the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is often underestimated, with many people living with RMDs, and their families, in need of greater care and support. Lynne Woolley at Versus Arthritis spoke to Lorna Rothery about the physical and psychological challenges of RMDs and what can be done.
Non-invasive blood glucose sensor will transform diabetes care
Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology Ltd, describes the company’s innovative Glucowear™ — the world’s first non-invasive, real-time, and continuous blood glucose sensor.
How smart fleet electrification is driving towards net zero
Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, explains how to meet the challenges of transitioning local authority fleets from diesel to electric.