UK-wide report finds savage cuts in funding to tackle country’s growing health and obesity problem. AN influential obesity charity is calling for the new Government to establish a Department of Obesity to tackle the “epidemic” facing the UK today. The UK Charity HOOP UK (Helping Overcome Obesity Problems) made the call following shocking new figures […]
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The Brain Tumour Charity to increase survival and reduce brain tumour harm
The Brain Tumour Charity has unveiled its ambitious five-year strategy, pledging to work ‘relentlessly’ towards a cure for the disease. Defeating Brain Tumours sets out priorities including earlier and more accurate diagnosis of brain tumours and greater access to clinical trials for brain tumour patients. It also calls for increased collaboration between charities fighting brain […]
Mental health awareness with ‘Walking Out of Darkness’ event
Mental health charity CLASP (www.claspcharity.com) are organising the second ‘Walking out of Darkness’ event on May 16th to bring mental health out of the shadows and into the spotlight right in the heart of London. The 10 mile walk takes place during Mental Health Awareness Week (11th to 16th May) to inspire people across the […]