Portsmouth’s Pride Trust announces bid to host UK Pride in 2025
“We are on a mission to make Portsmouth the city for UK Pride in 2025” – that’s the message of volunteers behind Portsmouth Pride which celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community in the city. The bid shall soon be submitted to the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON) and will showcase why Portsmouth should host this […]
Movember
Download a PDF version here. The Movember initiative was started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. Travis Garone and Luke Slattery started the trend getting 30 ‘Mo Bros’ involved, more than 6 million men across the world now take part to raise money. The money raised goes towards men’s health projects and research.The aim of Movember […]
A Guide to Menopause
Download a PDF version here. What is the menopause? The menopause is the time is a female’s life when periods stop. This happens because of loss of ovarian reproductive function, and the ovaries producing less oestrogen. Usually this occurs between the ages of 45-55 and a female is classed as officially being in the menopause […]
Imposter Syndrome
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Mental Health Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 Power of Community 875,000 workers in the UK experience work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. This costs UK Employers over £42 billion each year This is a chance to talk about mental health issues and help improve the mental health of our friends, family, and colleagues.This […]
Sleep: How does it affect us?
Download a PDF version here. SLEEP How does it affect us? It’s recommended that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Everyone dreams even if you don’t remember them and on average someone can have 3-5 dreams per night When you’re unable to move or speak temporarily when falling asleep or waking up […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Download a PDF version here. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are injuries or disorders that aff ect the musculoskeletal system of the body which is responsible for human movement. The structures affected can include bones, joints, tendons, muscles, nerves and connective tissue. This can result in conditions of the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs and […]
HIV & AIDS
Download a PDF version here. What is HIV and AIDS? Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus which attacks the immune system, which is the body’s defence mechanism against infectious diseases. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the mostadvanced stage of HIV and is life threatening. If HIV is caught early enough, and treated, it […]
Testicular Cancer Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Risk Factors Unlike many cancers, there are few strong risk factors for testicular cancer. To reduce your risk of developing cancer take a look at some of the general lifestyle factors below: Stopping Smoking Drinking alcohol in moderation Eating healthily Keeping active Main Symptoms 1 Change in shape (lump) or […]
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Download a PDF version here. The most up to date government report on the average cost spent per person per week was released in 2022. The report shows the average person spends £41.11 on food and drink on a weekly basis. That’s the equivalent of over £2000 per year per person. With the cost-of-living crisis and the […]