Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
- 24th November 2014
Being a carer comes with huge responsibilities! People often give up their jobs and many enjoyable aspects of their lives to look after a friend, relative or neighbour. It's an ultimate act of human kindness.
There may be times of the year when you want to take stock on what you really are drinking. You might be surprised at how many units there are in few glasses of wine after work, a bottle of wine with dinner at home or a couple of pints in the pub. It can really add up! So here’s a few tips from Alcohol Concern on watching what you drink.
- 20th October 2014
At 2am on the last Sunday in October the clocks will turn back an hour, making the mornings slightly lighter and evenings darker. The date the clocks go back, 26th October, also signifies the official end of British Summer Time. The clocks went forward by an hour on 30th March this year to give us lighter summer evenings.
- 20th October 2014
Look Good, Do Good! An inspiring motto for this charity event on 24th October that helps to fund research, develop treatments and save the lives of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- 20th October 2014
The younger generation, particularly, may be interested to know that this is not about I-pods, Mac's and I-Pads! It's is a day to recognise the wealth and variety of apples available in the United Kingdom. The day was first started in 1990 by Common Ground in Covent Garden.
- 6th October 2014
October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Unfortunately for many women and men out there domestic abuse is a regular occurrence in their household. Re:Store Charity Shop in Barnstaple operates to fund the charity work of North Devon Against Domestic Abuse (NDADA). All confidential calls to 01271 370079
Samuels Solicitors in Barnstaple can help you deal with any Personal Injury Claim and ensure that you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. More than three million people are injured in accidents each year - at home, in their cars, at work, or outdoors. In many cases, someone else is at fault and the accident victims have a right to compensation.
- 22nd September 2014
Since 1990, Macmillan Cancer Support have been organising a coffee morning to raise funds for the charity. The event has grown from a local fundraising event to a countrywide event. In 2013 an amazing 154,000 people registered their coffee morning and a record £20 million was raised - that is quite staggering! Let's make it bigger and better this year!
- 22nd September 2014
Running from 22-28 September, World Reflexology Week aims to bring reflexologists around the world together to raise awareness and promote reflexology. Use this excuse to have a pampering session and include a Reflexology session - you may be surprised!
- 9th September 2014
National Eczema Week takes place from 13-21 September 2014 and the National Eczema Society will be holding events throughout the country. Unfortunately the impact eczema has on an individual can be overlooked by those that don't have or understand the condition.