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The future of the smartwatches: Kids champion eco-friendly gadgets
Smartwatches are already capable of tracking health and fitness, monitoring sleep, receiving messages and much more than we ever could have imagined a decade ago. So, with that in mind, what could the future hold for wearable tech?.
How are smart cities around the world impacting workplace trends?
As cities around the world are set to transform into ‘smart cities’, John Williams, Head of Marketing at Instant Offices, looks into what smart workplace trends are emerging from these innovation hubs.
What can schools do to spot and avert mental health issues?
Schools across the UK are dealing with a mental health epidemic, with both primary and secondary school leaders reporting a rise in stress, anxiety and panic attacks in their pupils as well as depression, self-harm and eating disorders.
NHS mental health programme to be rolled out in schools nationwide
Education Secretary Damian Hinds sets out new plans to bring specialist NHS mental health services to UK schools for young people.
Flexible workplaces to improve employee mental health
Nearly 40% of people employed at flexible workplaces claim it has significantly improved in their mental health, Wildgoose survey finds.
Beyond pain relief and mental health: The science behind CBD oil
Snoring? Dry skin? Sleeplessness? Eczema? Inflammation? Studies continue to explore the benefits of CBD oil, the cannabis plant extract.
£150 million funding for AI research at University of Oxford
A £150 million pound donation has been given to the University of Oxford, funding for AI research into ethical implications and a centre for the Humanities.
Men’s Health Week: Raising awareness about male breast cancer
During Men’s Health Week (10-16 June 2019) Breast Cancer Haven aims to raise awareness of breast cancer amongst the male population and remind the public that the charity’s services are available to anyone affected by the disease.
What workplace benefits do our employees expect?
To understand where the UK stands on workplace benefits, Aviva surveyed 2,000 employees and over 500 employers from varying business sizes to get their thoughts on what really matters to them.
Focusing on the Smart Council
Richard Godfrey, Account Director at Arcus Global discusses why we need to focus our attention on the 'Smart Council' to utilise the wealth of data that councils hold.
Body image during pregnancy can define relationship with baby
Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women’s relationship with their body image during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.
Toddlers are spending less than 3 hours outside per week
A recent study, by Kiddi Caru, has revealed that parents said their children get 3 hours or less outside per week.
Students now offered “quieter halls” of residence
A student accommodation search engine has today announced that it will award a Quieter Hall accreditation badge to student halls, in an effort to meet student culture changes.
Presenting flu vaccinations as a “positive and healthy lifestyle choice”
A report published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK), supported by Sanofi Pasteur, suggests that efforts to increase vaccination coverage need to present immunisation as a positive and healthy lifestyle choice.
£10 million government fund awarded to plant over 130,000 trees
A new £10 million plan will see more than 130,000 trees planted across England’s towns and cities, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Instilling confidence and stability in your staff
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s important to focus on positive mental wellbeing and promote confidence and stability in the workplace.
National work from home day: Embracing flexible working
To mark National Work from Home Day, Emma Bullen from MHR explores how organisations can manage and engage their teams from afar.
Changing the doctor-patient conversation about IBD
Nurse. Researcher. Pioneer. Lesley Dibley gives a voice to a marginalised group and has changed the way doctors talk to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The NHS Long Term 10-Year Plan: Why technology is the key
Wayne Miller, Healthcare Director EMEA at Zebra Technologies discusses why technology is the key to a successful NHS Long Term Plan.
How digital enablement frees up time and money for front-line services
James Cherry, CTO of Northdoor, explores how modernising the NHS data estate can free up time and save money, which ultimately benefits front-line services.
