A small trial has suggested that short ‘activity snacks’ could be beneficial for those who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that taking short, 3-minute breaks to walk around every 30 minutes helped to reduce blood sugar levels in those with type 1 diabetes. These brief breaks are known as activity snacks. Type 1 […]
Nurses are set to strike over the May bank holiday after the Royal College of Nurses rejected the latest pay offer from the government. Members of the Royal College of Nurses Union voted against the pay offer, which was accepted by members of the Unison union. The ongoing dispute means that RCN nurses will go […]
Health bosses have suggested that a new wave of strikes could lead to the cancellation of up to 250,000 appointments. The NHS Confederation has warned that the strikes, which involve junior doctors and begin on Tuesday 11th April, will cause widespread disruption to patients. The strikes will last for four days. Dr Layla McCay, director […]
NHS England is launching a spring Covid booster programme to protect the most vulnerable. From April 5th 2023, people with the highest risk of developing serious symptoms will be eligible for a spring booster injection. It is estimated that around 5 million people in England will be invited to have a booster dose, including those […]