Category: Wellbeing

Jennifer Gilmour is a local author and advocate for women in abusive relationships, she suffered several years of a controlling partner and now raises awareness to help others.

Maritime outreach activities for people with dementia

by editor10th May 202110th May 2021

Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack.

Wellbeing

Connect with nature and the environment this Mental Health Awareness Week

by editor8th May 20218th May 2021

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind will be using Mental Health Awareness Week to encourage local people to connect with nature.

NHS campaign asks Hull and East Riding to ‘check in’ with their feelings this Mental Health Awareness Week

by editor7th May 20216th May 2021

The campaign aims to raise awareness of how you can access support for your mental health and wellbeing – whether that’s by contacting your GP or by using one of the self-referral options offered locally, which do not require a GP appointment.

Revolutionary new app dispenses music as medicine to reduce anxiety and pain in patients and NHS staff

by editor6th May 20216th May 2021

New trial starts today of 40 NHS staff working in critical care to help combat work stress.

Helen Gibson, Managing Director of Agencia.

Buddy system helps health workers cope with Covid-19 pressures

by editor27th April 202127th April 2021

Primary care workers in practices across the UK are feeling the benefit of wellbeing sessions delivered by a business from East Yorkshire to help them […]

Wellbeing

Brand experts provide colourful new platform as Daisy Appeal launches next campaign phase

by editor20th April 20214th May 2021

A charity which is working to improve accuracy and detection rates for cancer, heart disease and dementia across the Hull and Humber region has unveiled […]

Wellbeing

Helping people with cancer and Covid-19

by editor20th April 202119th April 2021

Hospital staff on a Covid ward have spoken of their work to care for patients with cancer who develop the virus. Ward 30, an oncology […]

Wellbeing

Charities join forces to support individuals affected by eating disorders

by editor19th April 202119th April 2021

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has joined forces with SEED Eating Disorder Support Services to help individuals affected by eating disorders. […]

Wellbeing

Hull researchers in new trial to test mixed vaccines for Covid-19

by editor16th April 202116th April 2021

Hull University Teaching Hospitals are to take part in a new trial to understand what happens when people receive different vaccines to protect them against […]