Health

New Vic Borderlines have recently launched Chapter 2, a free weekly creative workshop designed to support mental wellbeing in young people aged between 13 to 19 years. Funded by the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, Chapter 2 is designed to increase wellbeing by developing a supportive space where individuals can feel more connected to

Cold Water Therapy & Contrast Bathing    Cold water immersion has become 2026’s most talked-about wellness practice, backed by science for boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, and building mental resilience. At Manor House Alsager, guests can safely experience this practice with its Ice bath or cold water plunge pool featuring a cascading waterfall, perfectly positioned alongside

Just over a week after pupils returned to school, parents and carers are being urged to check their teenagers are up to date with meningitis vaccinations, amid a rise in local cases. Anyone can get meningitis, but babies, children, teenagers, and young adults are at the highest risk. While rare, meningitis and septicaemia can be

Residents in care homes across Staffordshire are celebrating healthier smiles thanks to the NHS-backed Care to Smile programme. Delivered by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust’s Healthy Smile Team, 19 care homes were recognised with an award for outstanding commitment to oral health last year. Maureen, a resident at Crispin Court in Stafford, is one of

It’s the beginning of January and Staffs gym floors are packed, supermarket shelves are stripped of “healthy” foods and social media is awash with promises of transformation. Every January, thousands of Staffs folks vow that this will be the year they finally get fit, lose weight and feel better. Yet by the end of the

Weight loss does not respond the same way for everyone. Many people follow balanced diets, remain physically active, and still struggle to see meaningful change. During demanding life phases, especially career transitions, stress and disruption can weaken the effect of lifestyle measures that once worked. Medical weight management has evolved to address these situations. New

A successful, fulfilling life is often one that’s built around small moments and gestures. While we might devote considerable thought and attention to the big, eye-catching events, like lottery wins and wedding proposals, the truth is that our happiness more often depends on a stream of tiny ones, to which we rarely devote all that

Comfort shapes the way you unwind, and the small choices you make throughout the day influence how deeply you settle at night. You might notice that even when you feel tired, your body still struggles to switch off because your mind keeps racing, or your space feels cramped or overstimulating. When life moves quickly, rest

The number of people using the NHS app to link up with their GP practice in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent continues to rise. More than 500,000 people across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, around half of all registered patients, have downloaded the NHS App which marks a significant milestone in supporting patients to manage their health conveniently and