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Warning over measles risk during school holidays

6th June 2025

Source: Warning over measles risk during school holidays Parents are being urged to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles ahead of the summer holidays as an outbreak continues to spread…

Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect the pill

5th June 2025

Source: Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect contraception – BBC News Women using weight-loss jabs have been warned by the UK’s medicines regulator that they must use effective contraception. The…

Disposable vape ban begins – but will it have an impact?

5th June 2025

Source: Disposable vapes ban begins – but will teens quit? – BBC News The ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes will come into force on Sunday across the…

‘My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world’

27th May 2025

Source: ‘My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world’ – BBC News A man with a rare form of blood cancer has travelled 10,000…

‘I feel forgotten after 100 weeks on urgent surgery list’

27th May 2025

Source: Ovarian cyst surgery: ‘I feel forgotten after 100 weeks on urgent list’ – BBC News Tracey Meechan’s pain from an ovarian cyst is so severe she can’t bend over…

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

21st May 2025

Source: West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time – BBC News West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health…

Supporting students in crisis: how we’re supporting students with their mental health and suicide prevention

21st May 2025

Source: Supporting students in crisis: how we’re supporting students with their mental health and suicide prevention   – The Education Hub Warning: some people may find the content of this article…

How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health and wellbeing

19th May 2025

Source: How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health and wellbeing  – The Education Hub Poor mental health and absence from school are impacting the education of children and in…

Helping Girls Sleep, Study, and Shine – La Suzy’s Wellness Period Bed Mat Empowers Teens at School, Home and Travel #advert

15th May 2025

Periods should never be a source of shame—but for many school-aged girls, the fear of leaking through clothing or bedding can impact their confidence, attendance, and wellbeing. That’s the problem…

Children turning to Childline to seek help with anger

14th May 2025

Source: Children turning to Childline to seek help with anger | Glasgow Times New data from Childline revealed that the service provided 2,895 counselling sessions to young people struggling with…