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Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer

Wear it Pink Friday 24th October 2025 is Wear it Pink day, raising money and awareness for breast cancer and breast cancer research. Symptoms of breast cancer There are several signs and symptoms that could indicate breast cancer. If you develop any of these symptoms and are concerned, please see your GP: Checking your breasts […]

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Health Promotion Spotlight Physical Health

Stopping Smoking

Who is Smoking? Current figures suggest that approximately 11.9% of the adult (16 and over) UK population smokes – this translates to about 1 in 8 people. Within the four countries that make up the UK, England has the lowest proportion of smokers at 11.6%, followed by Wales at 12.6%, Northern Ireland at 13.3% and […]

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Banded Strength Workout

If you want to exercise but you don’t have much space, or don’t want to spend lots of money on gym equipment or memberships then resistance bands may be your answer. Resistance bands come in different sizes with different strengths of resistance, they are very portable and can get you through a great strengthening workout! […]