Thousands of people are putting themselves at risk of a stroke by dismissing their passing symptoms as ‘just a funny turn’, and are unaware that they are having a mini-stroke, according to a new report launched by the Stroke Association. If mini-strokes (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic attack) are treated in time, around 10,000 strokes could be prevented annually and the NHS and...
Plymouth’s new public health brand, Livewell, which was designed by a local brand and digital design agency has been unveiled to the public for the first time.
Ivybridge based Logo Marketing & Design completed the brand concept, logo and graphics for Plymouth Community Healthcare’s landmark public health initiative, Livewell, which went on public display for the first time at the...
Patients, staff and members of the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund (PDLF) celebrated last night (Monday 14 April) as they officially opened the new Bracken Ward and Birch Day Case Unit which is part of the Stem Cell Transplant Unit.
The official ceremony took place after the Annual General Meeting of the PDLF, with more than 60 people in attendance, and was marked by the pulling...
A senior Plymouth scientist is to play a role in a new business which is developing a new, 10-minute test which could indicate to a doctor if a patient requires an antibiotic and, if so, which one.
The formation of Spectromics is the result of three years of research by Professor Roy Goodacre of the Institute of Biotechnology and School of Chemistry at The University of Manchester,...
Visitor access to medical centres across Plymouth including Mount Gould Hospital has been improved thanks to the launch of a new external wayfinding system.
South Devon based brand and digital design agency, LOGO, has worked closely with Plymouth Community Healthcare to create a simplified, consistent signage system to improve ease of access for patients and visitors to its 18 centres...
A Devon-wide project which hopes to save the NHS time and money while ensuring patient safety has been shortlisted for a national award
The scheme simplifies the process under which trained staff such as nurses or pharmacists can give medicines or vaccinations without the need for a GP prescription.
Until now, there have been a whole range of different processes (known as...
Colleagues from The Co-operative Pharmacy in Ham Green, Plymouth, were calling for local voices to be heard loud and clear as they took to the streets with a giant megaphone on Thursday (20 February) to encourage local people to help shape the future of the business.
The team posed with the super-sized device to mark the launch of The Co-operative’s pioneering “Have Your Say” campaign...
Stoke Library is hosting a special event on Friday 28 February where you can get advice on how to keep your heart healthy.
The Hearty Lives event, which runs from 11am-2pm, will also include free exercise taster sessions and blood pressure checks, as well as advice about weight management.
The aim of the day is to highlight factors associated with an increased risk of heart...
Plymouth councillors are calling on Government for a fairer amount of cash to tackle major public health issues in the city.
Despite the significant health challenges Plymouth faces, the city receives just £43 per person, £12 per person less than the Public Health England target figure of £55.
A Motion set to be discussed at today’s Full Council from Councillor Sue McDonald,...
With millions of people in the South West making well-intended pledges just over a week ago, a survey of the nation’s willpower commissioned by one of the UK’s leading motorway operators, Welcome Break, has revealed the region to be the one that most wants to lose weight and give up fatty foods this year, with 58% of people in the South West area of the country committing to living a healthier...
