Back Care Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What makes up the back? The back is made up of several different structures including the neck, middle back and the lower back. Each of these parts are made up of bones called vertebra. The bones in the neck are referred to as Cervical Vertebra, the bones in the middle […]
Urology Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What is urology? Urology is the part of health care that specifically deals with disorders affecting the urinarysystem and male reproductive organs. This includes: Bladder Kidneys Male reproductive organs – testicles, scrotum, penis, prostate 1 in 2 of us will get a urology condition at some point in our lifetime […]
Communicating Change
Download a PDF version here. Introduction Communication is key. It becomes especially important at times of change. When we go through periods of change it is vital we feel kept up to date with new information. Explaining clearly what is happening can help someone to feel less anxious. There are four main types of communication […]
Deaf & Hearing Loss Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Protecting your hearing It is important to protect our hearing as much as we can and a few ways in which we can do this are: Avoid prolonged exposure to loud noise Consider your exposure in day to day life including while using transport or undertaking social or leisure activities. […]
Men’s Health
Download a PDF version here. Introduction Mental health is a complex subject which can affect anyone and is a completely different experience for each individual. This guide focuses on mental health in men, strategies to cope and support networks which can be accessed for those requiring support. Statistics around mental health: In 2021 74% of […]
Stroke Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Introduction A stroke is when a part of the brain is damaged because of a problem with blood flow. Strokes are common and according to stroke.org.uk in the UK alone, a stroke happens every 5 minutes. They can occur in both adults and children. When someone has a stroke, they […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Improving digital accessibility and inclusion in the workplace
This article was originally posted by Cordell Health and is shared with permission. Our vision at Cordell Health is to change the focus in the workplace from disability to ability. And yet the conversation around disability is too often focused on the hurdles disabled people have to overcome – rather than the abilities they bring. […]
Solent Mind campaign for the Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 asks for local businesses to play their part
Solent Mind is marking Mental Health Awareness Week in Hampshire – The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Solent Mind is asking local businesses and organisations to highlight the small things their staff and customers can do to […]
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What is the bowel? The bowel plays a crucial role in our digestive system for our overall health and wellbeing. It forms the lower portion of our digestive system, composed of a small and large bowel. It is a long muscular tube running from the stomach through to the back passage (anus). […]
The Harbour mental health service now closed – information on other services which offer mental health support
The Harbour, an urgent out-of-hours mental health support service, closed on 20 January 2023. The service was set up as a pilot in September 2021, but the decision has been made to close the service as the demand was not high enough. Charlotte Hope, Head of Unplanned Care at Solent NHS Trust, said, “Whilst feedback […]
