Supporting people with Learning Disabilities There are many ways in which YOU can help people with learning disabilities. Here’s how! Through active engagement By encouraging and supporting new hobbies and interests, such as art, music, dance, trips, social engagements and so on (it all depends on the individual, remember!) Through more therapeutic means, such as […]

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Staying cool in the heat is very important to protect your health. If you’re outside, it’s important to stay out of direct sunlight and have plenty of water with you. Wearing lightweight clothing can also help you to stay cool, and regularly applying suncream is important, even if it doesn’t seem sunny. Staying cool inside

 During the summer months, it’s important to make sure you’re staying safe whilst using BBQs. Never leave a BBQ unattended, keep sand and water nearby in case of an emergency, keep children and pets away from the BBQ, and always make sure it has cooled down before you attempt to move it. It isn’t just

A brain aneurysm is caused by a bulge in a blood vessel, which is caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall. Blood passing through this weak area then causes a bulge, and these can cause some serious problems if they rupture. Symptoms of a brain aneurysm include a sudden headache, vomiting, a stiff

Vitamin D is very important as it helps to regulate calcium and phosphate in the body, which are used for bones, teeth and muscles. You can get vitamin D from oily fish, red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified foods such as breakfast cereals. You can also take a vitamin D supplement, particularly in the

 Back-to-work blues are a real thing! Returning to work after time off or a holiday can be hard, and it can be difficult to get back into the swing of a regular routine again. It’s important to take steps to try not to overwhelm yourself while getting back to work, and there are tips and

 Organ donation saves people’s lives on a daily basis. It’s easy to register your decision on the NHS page, and there’s a lot of information on the process of organ donation and whether it’s right for you. On the NHS website, there are stories about people who have given organs, and about those who have

Mindfulness is a technique that’s used to help with stress and self-awareness. Mindfulness can help you feel more aware of what’s happening in the present moment, and it can help you to feel calmer. It also aims to help you to become more self-aware, to feel more able to choose how you respond to your

 Wearing suncream in the sun is very important for your skin’s health. If used properly, suncream will decrease your risk of skin cancer and help to prevent premature skin aging. Everyone over the age of six months should use suncream, to give your skin the highest chance of protection. The type of sunscreen you use

Making sure you have a GHIC (Global Healthcare Cover Abroad) is very important if you’re going to be travelling this summer. Applying for a GHIC is free of charge and fairly easy, as long as you make sure you’re using the correct websites. Having a GHIC will allow you to access medically necessary healthcare abroad,

The more you know about your pregnancy and your options, the more you are likely to feel in control. The information given here is based on The Pregnancy Book, which your midwife should give you at your first appointment. Before you are pregnant All about conception Thinking about the next baby? Your pregnancy and labour 37