Health

Novel research identifies fresh ‘mixers’ in river pollution ‘cocktail’

Water quality in rivers is affected by underpinning ‘natural’ hydrogeological and biogeochemical processes, as well as interactions between people and their environment that are accelerating stress on water resources at unprecedented rates. Pollutants can move at different speeds and accumulate in varying quantities along rivers where the mix of the […]

Changes to PCR testing following positive Lateral Flow Tests introduced

Changes to PCR testing following positive Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) have been introduced from  11th January), affecting Walsall residents. Under the new guidance, anyone in England who receives a positive LFT result regardless of their vaccination status should report their result on gov.uk or by calling 119. They must self-isolate immediately, […]

NHS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of South Asian frontline workers  Christmas is an exciting time of year but as the weather gets colder, more and more people are admitted to hospital between now […]

Movember: GP reveals five things you should know about prostate cancer 

·         One in eight UK men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime  ·         Dr Rhianna McCylmont explains the main symptoms and treatment options  Movember aims to raise awareness of the key health issues impacting men, helping them to identify symptoms and get diagnosed whilst their conditions are still treatable.   […]