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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing October 15, 2009
click poster to enlarge Cycle Gillingham to Reedham17th October 2009a Beccles Cycle Strategy Event01502 470796
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NHS Suffolk rated “good” in national report Patients in Suffolk have received a “good” service from their local NHS over the past year, according to a national report published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Suffolk was rated as “good” in both categories – for the quality of the services provided and for financial […]
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Mental health trust rated among the best of all NHS Trusts in the country The Norfolk and Waveney Mental health NHS Foundation Trust (NWMHFT) has been rated among the best of all Trusts in the country by the CQC – and is one of just only four in the eastern region recognised nationally. The Trust […]
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BIG RESEARCH DAY HANDS OUT HOT TIPS Tips on how to run a successful mental health research project will be revealed during a special ‘Big Research Day’ at the UEA Sportspark on November 13 2009. “Speakers will be focussing on how good ideas for research projects can be successfully brought to fruition,” said Brenda Jones, […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing October 12, 2009
Rotary Club of Bungay A Big Thank-you to everyone who turned up and had their blood pressure checked at the Rotary Stand at Bungay Rainbow Store last Saturday. Blood Pressures became high just as we were finishing at 12pm when everyone was evacuated from the store as alarm bells rang out, and the Fire Service […]
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TRUST TRIATHLETES RAISING CASH TO HELP YOUNGSTERS Staff from Norfolk’s mental health trust will be running, cycling and canoeing for good causes during a mini-triathlon which will take them into the heart of Broadland. Around 15 teams of three from Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are expected to take part in the […]
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World Mental health DayOctober 10th www.nwmhft.nhs.uk
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No more waiting for ADHD treatment Suffolk children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can now access the treatment they need without having to wait. In April this year NHS Suffolk announced it had invested extra funds to reduce waiting times for children with ADHD in the county – so that they get the treatment they […]
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SINGING FOR YOUR WELLBEING Anyone with an interest and basic talent in signing can learn how to run highly therapeutic singing workshops. A one-day introduction about the training available to become an accredited Sing Your Heart Out (SYHO) facilitator will be held on 2nd November. The day will include personal case histories of the positive […]
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World Sight Day! Looking after our eyesight is one of the most important things we can do to protect our general health and wellbeing. Today, 8 October 2009, is World Sight Day, when we are reminded of how equal access to eye care around the world could substantially reduce blindness in poor countries. Fortunately for […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / walks / Wild Birds / Wildlife October 6, 2009
Special Event at Pensthorpe Guided Autumn Walkwith Head Gardener Imogen Checketts & Warden Edward Bramham-JonesTuesday, 3rd November 200914:30pm – 16:30pm £2.00 per person on top of normal entrance price to be paid in full prior to the walk Join this guided tour of our Gardens, Wildflower Meadow, Wader Scrape and the Great Eurasian Forest. Identify […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing October 5, 2009
Rotary Club of Bungay FREEBLOOD PRESSURECHECKJOIN USSATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2009 ON THEBUNGAY RAINBOW STORECAR PARKFROM 10 AM to 12 NOONCHECKS TODAY . . .COULD SAVE A STROKE TOMORROW!ROTARY CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY click images for information about Blood Pressure Bungay Rotary Club wishes to thank Mrs Lesley Hand of the Bungay Medical Centre for her […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / walks / Wild Birds / Wildlife October 5, 2009
Pensthorpe holds a Fungus Foraywith Dr. Tony Leech 29th October 200910am and 1.30pm Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens, near Fakenham in Norfolk, famous for hosting BBC Springwatch, is running two Fungus Foray workshops with local expert Dr. Tony Leech at 10am and 1.30pm on 29th October 2009. This popular workshop will teach you how to […]
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NHS Suffolk rated first in the East for managing finances Independent auditors today have ruled NHS Suffolk as the best primary care trust (PCT) in the East of England for its use of resources and financial management. Julian Herbert, director of finance at NHS Suffolk said: “Sound financial management of healthcare resources means better and […]
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Introducing Health and Wellbeing Suffolk! Next week sees the official launch of Health and Wellbeing Suffolk, a fantastic new partnership dedicated to keeping the county healthy. The joint venture will begin its work by leading the way in World Mental Health Day celebrations. Health and Wellbeing Suffolk sees VASP (a Voluntary and Statutory Partnership of […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing / Waveney Valley September 26, 2009
Five Ways to Wellbeing Event October 4th 2009 With thoughts of the recession on everyone’s mind, it’s not hard to understand why depression is on the rise. Evidence suggests that small changes in your everyday routine can improve your mental wellbeing. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Foundation Trust Clinical Psychologist, Gillian Bowden, MBE believes The […]