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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + The LGBT+ community is a vibrant one! It represents and embraces diverse identities regarding gender and sexual orientation which may fall outside societal norms and expectations. Society is generally shaped around heterosexuality (attraction to the opposite gender) which poses numerous challenges and discrimination towards those of the LGBT+ community. Pride […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more men died compared to women, despite similar levels of impact. Genetic differences may play a role, but societal pressures and unhealthy behaviours also contribute. Men often engage in behaviours like drinking and smoking to conform to masculine ideals, while career pressures may cause them to neglect their health due to

You’re looking for your next career steps and after hours of searching, you find your perfect role: “Healthcare Assistant, Birmingham – Mere Green Healthcare… send us your CV.” No need to panic! It can be daunting to create a CV but at the end of the day, think of it as a tool which outlines

Summer is around the corner, the weather is improving, and it’s time to get outdoors! You may have heard of how getting outside with the power of nature can boost our mental health. Some facilities are already including nature therapy in their treatment for anxiety and depression…But are there any other advantages? This is the

The use of animals to improve a person’s well-being is known as pet therapy. It can be employed in a variety of settings by a variety of people because it does not require any special qualities to be effective; merely having the animal around can suffice. According to one study, contact with animals promotes happy

Dementia. We have all heard the term, whether it be from personal experience or through someone else. Dementia is a general term; not relating to a specific disease but referring to a chronic illness which affects memory and cognitive ability. With the increasing ageing population, the number of dementia cases is on the rise, with

With the increased popularity of AI (Artificial Intelligence) platforms such as Chat GPT, there has been increased discussion around AI among the media, especially regarding how it can be utilised among different job roles. So, what are its capabilities in the healthcare setting? Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence by a machine, it

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, a condition where the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body, which in this case is the brain and spinal cord. It is the most common cause of disability in younger adults, with diagnoses as early as their twenties. The impact on a person’s life is determined

Did you know that the healthcare industry is responsible for 18 million tonnes of CO2 emissions? There is no question as to focus on resolving this will have a big impact on the environment. Climate change affects both environmental and public health with an increased threat of extreme weather, disease and natural disasters all raising