Category : Health Campaigns


Half in South West use unhealthy coping for stress

New data from the Mental Health Foundation reveals half of South West residents used harmful coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, or low mood in the past month, including overeating and isolation.

Birmingham Woman's £100k Codeine Addiction Nearly Killed Her

Caitlin Atkins, 32, from Edgbaston, developed a £100,000 addiction to codeine and tramadol prescribed for PCOS, leading to heroin and crack use. She nearly died, but after falling pregnant in 2022, she got clean and now urges others to seek help.

Johnny Nelson Joins Yorkshire Cancer Walk

Sheffield boxing legend Johnny Nelson joins the We Walk for Yorkshire campaign, carrying the Baton for Yorkshire to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.

Students Award £5,000 Grant to Kent Food Charity

Canterbury Christ Church University students have awarded a £5,000 grant to Kitchen Social and Cookery Club, a charity supporting families facing food insecurity and health inequalities in Kent.

Withdraw £1 to Save £3,100 Tax Overcharge

State pensioners are urged to withdraw £1 to avoid emergency tax and save £3,100. Nearly 14,000 reclaimed overpaid tax in Q1. Also, Pension Credit offers free TV licence and other benefits.

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