Physical Health & Lifestyle
Provides guidance and practical tips to help members maintain overall physical health, fitness, and healthy daily habits.
The True Cost of Prescription Charges in England
On 1 May, prescription charges in England will climb to £9.90 per item, making it the only UK nation still charging patients for medications. While Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland abolished f...
Why Sleep Matters
Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy, but research continues to show just how essential it is for our overall health and wellbeing. From physical health to emotional stab...
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Homeopathic Lifestyle Ruled a Protected Characteristic
Paul Bailey, a former ambulance operations manager, was dismissed from the NHS after declining the COVID-19 jab. A tribunal has now ruled that belief in a homeopathic lifestyle and bodily autonom...
Protecting Children's Health
You may be aware that the Government is planning to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to our children soon. This is already happening with over-16s in Manchester, despite safety and efficacy trials be...
Working in Winter: Health & Safety Tips
The shortest day may be over, but with several months of winter still to come, cold temperatures, rain, hail, wind, snow and fog remain a daily reality. How will these conditions affect your health...
Lanyard Safety for Drivers
Police are warning drivers about the dangers of wearing lanyards around their necks when driving. In certain collisions, the force of an airbag deploying can press a lanyard and attached ID badge o...
Could a Croydon Tram Accident Happen?
In the aftermath of the Croydon Tram incident, many questions emerged. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report states: “The RAIB’s investigation concluded that it is probable that the ...
Do You Have a Stammer?
We have been asked by Shiver (part of ITV Studios) to help promote a documentary following people with stammers as they undergo an intensive four-day course designed to help manage their stammer.
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Did You Know You Could Die From Heat?
5 Ways to Recognise a Heat-Related Illness
Heat Rash: Presents as clusters of red pimples or small blisters.
Heat Cramps: Painful muscle spasms in the arms, legs or abdomen.
Heat Syncope (Faint...
WEU: Protect the NHS
Workers of England Union is dedicated to defending the NHS from further cuts, privatisation and underfunding. Our campaign aims to:
Raise awareness of the threats facing our national health serv...
