Rare Diseases
Download a PDF version here. World Health Organisation: Rare diseases are a global health priority for equity and inclusion 1 in 2000 AFFECTED What is a rare disease? A specific health condition affecting 1 in 2000 individuals or fewer in the general population There are currently over 7000 known rare diseases impacting more than 300 […]
Veganuary
Download a PDF version here. Veganuary was a campaign started in 2014 to encourage people to try a vegan diet and hopefully move to a vegan diet permanently. Highlighting how this diet will help to improve your overall health as well as protecting the environment and preventing animal suffering. Why take part in veganuary? There […]
Disability Awareness
Download a PDF version here. A disability is “a physical or mentalimpairment that has a ‘substantial’ and‘long-term’ negative effect on your abilityto do normal daily activities.”(Equality Act 2010) Types of Disability A visible disability is one thatyou can see e.g. the use of awheelchair or an amputation A hidden disability is notimmediately obvious e.g.chronic illnesses […]
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 […]