Health

Local charity wins Swizzels grant to keep the community moving

MHA Communities North Staffordshire, a charity that runs over 15 activities and clubs for older people in the community, has been awarded a £1,000 grant from British sweet maker Swizzels as part of its Great Community Refresh competition. Launched to celebrate 70 years of the iconic Refreshers sweets, the nationwide initiative attracted over 1,500 entries

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Black Friday Spa Deals

THE PERFECT BLACKOUT BLACK FRIDAY SPA SHOWCASE FROM HOAR CROSS HALL, EDEN HALL + GROWN ALCHEMIST Award-winning Barons Eden Spa & Hotel collection; Hoar Cross Hall, a Spa retreat in Staffordshire and Eden Hall – a day Spa in Nottinghamshire has partnered with Grown Alchemist, the bio-tech skincare, bodycare and haircare brand to present The

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Time Out Tuesday at Manor House Alsager: A Midweek Escape That Delivers

By Chrissie Woodward Staffordshire Living In a world where burnout has become all too common, the idea of a midweek wellness break sounded almost indulgent. But after experiencing Manor House Alsager’s Time Out Tuesday package last week, I can confidently say this isn’t just indulgence—it’s essential self-care that every stressed professional deserves. My friend Valerie

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Two St Giles Hospice Nurses Selected for Prestigious National Research Programme

Two talented nurses who work at St Giles Hospice have been selected for a prestigious national research programme, marking a significant achievement for the local charity. Samantha Doody, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Prescriber) in the Community team, and Ruth Abell, Inpatient Unit Sister, are among the first cohort of nurses chosen for the National Institute for

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Black Friday at Moddershall Oaks: Invest in Yourself, Not Stuff

This Black Friday, Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat in Staffordshire is encouraging people to shift the focus from material consumption to personal enrichment. Why invest in yourself at Moddershall Oaks? Wellness Experiences: A wellness centre designed to refresh your mind, body, and spirit Nature: Guided walks through beautiful gardens, peaceful woodland trails, and serene outdoor

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The ‘Tired Tax’: The Hidden Cost of Fatigue Draining Britons’ Wallets Each Month

Exclusive research from wellbeing brand feeling. reveals the average Brit spends over £390 a month on convenience because they’re simply too tired to cope. Britons are paying a new kind of tax, and it’s not from the government. It’s the “Tired Tax” – the hidden cost of being too drained to cook, walk, or return

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Cheshire Spa Achieves Top Industry Award and Opens Luxury Changing Room for Guests Calm & Comfort

Family-run spa joins UK’s elite with 2025 spa developments and enhanced facilities Cheshire’s Manor House Alsager is marking a milestone year after being awarded the prestigious Five Bubble Luxury rating from The Good Spa Guide for 2025, making it one of only two spas in the North West to achieve this exclusive accolade. The milestone

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Belong Crowned Operator of the Year at HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards

Not-for-profit care village operator Belong has been named Operator of the Year at this year’s HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards, recognising the company’s innovative approach to integrated retirement living that challenges traditional models of older people’s housing. Belong’s Newcastle-under-Lyme village, as well as sister locations across the North West, all operate as community hubs specially designed to welcome local people to join its customers, with amenities open to the public.

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