Health

Engaging with community networks, being socially active, and accessing expert guidance are the cornerstones of caring for loved ones with dementia, says Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme as the leading dementia specialist marks the return of Dementia Action Week encouraging the uptake of support options available to local people.   With the national campaign raising awareness condition underway, the […]

Starting a weight loss treatment is an important step, and it requires more than motivation alone. For many people, the decision comes after months or years of trying different approaches, adjusting diet, increasing activity, or following structured plans, with limited results. Knowing what the process actually involves, from eligibility to monitoring, helps set realistic expectations

From breathtaking Scottish Highlands to charming Cornish coastline, stunning Alpine lakes and far-flung Thai temples, older people at care village, Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme are fulfilling their wanderlust wishlists thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology facilitating trips of a lifetime.   Racking up air miles from the comfort of their Lower Street home, the senior globetrotters – often purported to be technophobes – are instead embracing the opportunities on offer, taking themselves and their loved ones to dream destinations.   Meanwhile, academics at Keele University are researching the long-term effects of VR when used by those residing in care environments, measuring impact on participants’ mental health, their views on life, and

Relationships no longer follow a tidy script. You probably feel that shift in your own partnership. You meet people through apps, friends, work, or chance conversations, and each connection brings its own shape and pace. You might live together before marriage, building a partnership that doesn’t fit your parents’ expectations. Instead of aiming for a

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are proud to name Hospice UK as its Charity Partner of the Year, marking a nationwide commitment to support vital end-of-life care. Across its 53 garden centres, Blue Diamond will roll out a year-long programme of fundraising initiatives, in-store activities and customer engagement campaigns, encouraging teams and visitors alike to get

Specialist dementia care village operator Belong, which has a location on Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been listed as a Top 20 Mid-size Care Home Group by leading online review site Carehome.co.uk. The rankings are based on verified customer reviews, with Belong achieving an average review score of 9.8 out of 10 from residents and their relatives

Stafford-based organisation Baby Bank supports hundreds of families with essential items for babies and young children for free. The group relies on volunteers and donations from residents and businesses. Family Hubs provide one-stop-shop for a variety of services. Hundreds of families are getting vital support thanks to the county council’s family hub and Staffordshire Baby

If you want to safeguard your overall mental well-being, then feeling good about your physical self is more or less essential. But what are the best ways to build up body confidence? Let’s consider a few worthwhile strategies. Focus on What Your Body Can Do Body confidence can often be improved immediately with the help

Walking down a busy high street or checking out the latest fashion magazines, you immediately notice that the most compelling outfits rely on more than just well-cut fabric. The modern wardrobe prioritises the small, deliberate details that pull a look together from head to toe. While clothes provide the necessary foundation, your choice of additions