March 29th has come and gone – the first milestone in the roadmap out of lockdown, you can now meet 5 other people or another household outdoors. Making the most of the warm weather, (snow is forecast next week!?), my daughters and I sat with my elderly parents in their garden, the first time I
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HEALTHY EATING TIPS FOR RAMADAN
Today marks the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and an event which many Muslims will take part in globally. Those taking part will fast (not eat or drink anything) during daylight hours for 29-30 days, and will only eat one meal just before dawn (‘suhoor’ or ‘sehri’) and one meal
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Autism Awareness Week
Autism Awareness Week 29th March – 4th April Autism is a hidden developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact. One in every one hundred people has autism and whilst it can affect individuals in a variety of different ways, it is often characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours and speech and
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Will you observe Ramadan this year? Muslim smokers who fast during Ramadan refrain from food, drinks and smoking during the daytime to fulfil their religious obligation of fasting during this month. Fasting alone is hard but doing it at the same time as nicotine withdrawal is even harder. So instead of avoiding cigarettes why not
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Are you ready for Sofasize?
Ready for a workout that involves nothing but you and your sofa? Try our sofa exercise plan to keep healthy whilst indoors. This means no equipment is necessary except for a chair, meaning that you can work out whilst watching TV. Note: If you are struggling with any of these exercises, try reducing the amount
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What is the cost Smoking?
The cost of smoking to the UK Government is approximately £12.6 billion a year, made up of £1.4 billion spent on social care for smoking related care needs, £2.5 billion spent on NHS services and £8.6 billion of lost productivity in businesses*. But what is smoking costing you personally? The cost of smoking on your
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Health Benefits of Walking
Walking is great! It is free, no equipment is needed, it is good for the body and mind, and, with doctors advising at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day, it is one of the easiest activities to add into everyday life. If you are thinking of getting more active, here are the
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Daily Pockets of Joy
As we hurtle towards 21st June, Boris’s proposed day of freedom, our thoughts are turning to all of the things we have missed over the last year and what we will soon be able to once again enjoy; a drink with friends in the local pub or a trip to the cinema maybe? At the
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Blog – How I stay well while working from home
I usually work from an office and as a social outgoing sort I like the camaraderie I share with my colleagues. However working from home was at first somewhat of a novelty, PJ bottoms and the radio for company but as my children and husband joined me and we juggled space we all needed to
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Blog – How I manage my Mental Health during Covid
The last year has been like no other, and as we observe the anniversary of the first lockdown we need to take a minute and try to understand how Covid has impacted our mental health. Like many others our work has moved online, with most staff working from home, this has seen a blurring of
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