World Mental Health Day October 2021
“It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week experienced a common mental health problem” (http://content.digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB21748/apms-2014-full-rpt.pdf) October 10th is recognised by the […]
World Suicide Prevention Day September 2021
With World Suicide Prevention Day taking place on 10th September 2021, we thought it would be a great time to explore the day in which […]
Can Aerobic Exercise Improve Cognitive Function and Decrease Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
Alzheimer’s Disease affects the brain and is the most common source of dementia. Dementia is a group of symptoms, including memory loss, and trouble with […]
Food and Mood
Last week was Healthy Eating Week. The message of the week was ‘Find your healthier you’ which was supported by five main messages: Know the […]
20 Mental Health Leaders Promoting Wellbeing
For Mental Health Week, Positive News collated a list of 20 people who are promoting wellbeing in a variety of different ways, from apps to […]
Lateral Flow Tests at Home
Meeting up with friends? Going for an appointment? Then help keep everyone safe by taking a test before you go. Get one at your nearest […]
How to Spot Wellbeing Red Flags at Work
We continue to live through challenging times as the effects of the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns has meant we have all had to make […]
The Great North Care Record
The Great North Care Record will provide a means of sharing patient information between health and care staff. The system covers 3.6 million people in […]
National Stress Awareness Month 2021
Stress Awareness Month has taken place every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about the modern stress epidemic in the UK. The ongoing […]