March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and we are supporting The Eve Appeal to help raise awareness.

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women, yet research shows that awareness of its signs and symptoms remains alarmingly low.

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board’s Chief Executive Fiona Edwards has announced she will be taking on a new role in the North East having been appointed to the role of NHS England Regional Director - North East and Yorkshire. 

This week (24th February - 2nd March) marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and the theme is “eating disorders can affect anyone”.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, and the chance of getting breast cancer increases as you get older.

Being kind to people makes us feel good, it reduces our stress levels and boosts our mental health and emotional wellbeing. 

With half-term coming up next week, parents are encouraged to support their children to stay active.

The Health Survey for England in 2022 found that almost a third of all children were either overweight or obese.

From 1 February, the Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Programme has been rebranded as Lung Cancer Screening as plans are underway by NHS England to extend lung health checks to all eligible patients by 2029.

The importance of apprenticeships in the health and care sector is being highlighted this week as organisations across the country mark National Apprenticeship Week.