Health

Green-fingered cadets lend a helping hand at retirement living scheme

A group of sea cadets have been making waves at a retirement living scheme in Stafford where they’ve helped residents bring a communal garden back to life. Members of the Stafford and Rugeley Sea Cadets have been visiting the scheme, which is managed by Care Plus, a Housing Plus Group company, for the last three months and

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Call for better understanding of severe mental illness as new poll shows a third of all adults in the West Midlands would not be comfortable sharing a diagnosis with a friend.

New campaign urges people in West Midlands to rethink mental illness stigma.   BBC Garden Rescue presenter, Chris Hull, is backing a new national initiative to encourage more people in the region to rethink their preconceptions and stigma towards people severely affected by mental illness[1], as a new poll reveals a third of all adults

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Solar power will keep Staffordshire care home residents warm this winter

A family-run care home in Staffordshire has been awarded a grant to cut down their energy bills – and they are urging other local businesses to reap the benefits of Green Solutions funding before time runs out. HR Care Homes, which operates The Old Rectory care home in Fradswell, applied to the Green Solutions Scheme managed

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ReConnected project celebrates one year of bringing people and communities together in Staffordshire

An initiative supporting active living for older adults is celebrating a successful first year. Developed by Care Plus, part of the Housing Plus Group, the ReConnected project hosts a variety of free events for people aged 55 and over, fostering community engagement, physical activity and social interaction in Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire. Since its launch

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Olivia Rose Pilates: Your Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Wellness this Autumn

From 1st September 2024, embark on a transformative journey of wellness with Olivia Rose Pilates, the only wellness platform you’ll need to stay healthy, balanced, and strong. Founded by sisters Jessica and Lucie Nelson, Olivia Rose Pilates has been carefully crafted to be more than just a Pilates program—it’s a complete wellness hub designed to

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First Doctor-led Clinic in Staffordshire to Launch NeoGen Plasma Technology Dr M.Sha Wellness and Aesthetics Clinic

Our Ethos: Consulting with an aesthetic doctor transcends not just merely in skin treatments, it is about aging gracefully and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Dr M.Sha (MBChB, MRCGP UK), an NHS GP and the Medical Director of Dr M.Sha Wellness and Aesthetics Clinic, is proud to launch her first Doctor_led Skin Clinic in

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Central Co-op announces new charity partnership with Samaritans

This Samaritans Awareness Day, Central Co-op is thrilled to announce Samaritans as its new charity partner. As voted for by its Members and colleagues, Central Co-op will officially begin raising funds and awareness for the charity from October. In March this year, Central Co-op began its search for a new charity partner. Committed to creating

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Toiletries Amnesty issue call to Staffordshire charitable groups in need of hygiene product donations

Toiletries Amnesty was the first organisation in the UK to tackle hygiene poverty and is the UK’s only public directory that allows individuals and businesses to see exactly where their donations are making an impact in their communities and beyond. We currently support several organisations in the area but know that there are more people

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