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With the news, this week, that secondary school pupils in some areas in England will have to wear face masks in certain parts of their schools when they go back in September, now is as...

Now that in the UK we have to wear face masks in shops, on public transport and when in enclosed public spaces, we have had to adjust to this new way of life and find...

On May 29 we published a news article examining whether we should be wearing a face mask or not. The jury was certainly out in May, however now, middle of July 2020, it’s been made...

Love Them, Or Hate Them, Face Masks Are Back! Mandatory face mask wearing has returned to shops and public transport in England, as the Government take action to tackle the Omicron coronavirus variant that recently arrived...

Let’s examine the medical advice to see if wearing a face mask will help protect us from catching Covid-19, the devastating respiratory illness which is currently sweeping around the world. Although the arguments for and...

You will probably have heard the term “PPE” mentioned in many news broadcasts recently. In fact, it’s become a common term within the last few weeks, when it was hardly heard before in mainstream media. PPE stands...

In just a few months our way of life has changed dramatically and what were once simple everyday tasks now need to be planned before we even leave the house. For example, going shopping can...

This week, starting from the 2nd of October is National Hygiene Week, which is dedicated to promoting good hygiene practices and raising awareness about the importance of personal and public hygiene. This week-long campaign encourages...

It’s the beginning of the Festive season, and regardless of if you’re more of an Ebeneezer Scrooge than a Buddy the Elf, one thing stands true. What am I going to give my friends and...

Photo by RECSTOCKFOOTAGE from iStock You might think the Coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns had thrown enough at us already this year. However, we’ve now got to face up to the alarming reality of a...

  Now that the kids have gone back to school and we head into Autumn, there’s a lot of confusion between the symptoms of normal bugs that everyone gets at this time of year, and...

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Every year from 8 to 14 June, a national campaign, “Carers’ Week”, is held to raise awareness of the role carers have in our society – how important...

  Photo by Hush Naidoo on Unsplash If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s this — we can’t take anything for granted, especially access to healthcare. How can I see a doctor during the Coronavirus...

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If anything positive can be said about COVID-19, it is that a certain amount of community spirit has emerged with neighbours helping each other and many families getting even closer. We forget that our harsh...

Do you need some form of walking aid and find the choice overwhelming? Or, are you just not sure exactly what would help you remain independent and be able to get out and about? Walking...

It’s almost embarrassing to admit how many times in a day the doorbell rings with a parcel laid neatly on the doorstep. Now, just to be clear, these are not gifts sent to me by...