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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Exercise for the body and the mind

January 2, 2024

Words by Kemptown-based health and fitness personal trainer PatDPersonalTrainer. I became a health and fitness personal trainer because of how good exercising made me feel. For as long as I can remember fitness and good mental health has always been and still is a very challenging and essential part of my life. My physical training […]

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Inclusive cervical screening campaign aims to remove the doubt and save lives

Graham Robson July 24, 2023

Remove The Doubt, a dedicated cervical screening awareness campaign created by and for LGBTQ+ people, has been launched to help address the inequalities and misinformation around cervical screening. Over the summer, phase 2 of the campaign is being launched, running for eight weeks from July 10. 

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LGBTQ+ health network for nursing and midwifery academics set up to tackle gaps in knowledge when delivering care to LGBTQ+ people

Graham Robson May 26, 2023

A research project, funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, involving collaborators from Schools of Nursing and Midwifery across the UK and Ireland, identified views and experiences of academics in relation to LGBTQ+ health within nursing and midwifery pre-registration programmes. The aim was to identify current content, identify best practice, and develop content for a Best Education Practice Guide. 

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Winter wellbeing: Advice and tips to stay positive when things seem bleak

Graham Robson November 22, 2022

Holding on to small moments of joy and positivity is going to be particularly important this winter, say the British Psychological Society (BPS), with the cost of living and energy crises likely to continue making things difficult for people across the UK.

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New report reveals most LGBTQ+ doctors hide their sexual orientation or gender identity at work

Graham Robson November 2, 2022

Most non-heterosexual and trans doctors do not feel comfortable being open at work about their sexual orientation or gender identity because of prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ+ within the medical profession, shows a British Medical Association (BMA) report.

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