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Category: Health
Richmond Park warns visitors not to feed birds during UK avian flu outbreak
Richmond Park has asked the public not to feed or touch wildlife after numerous avian flu outbreaks across Britain. In late October, testing confirmed a
“I feel embarrassed and like I’m just not doing enough”: Social media is exacerbating mental health struggles
Concern over the impact of social media on mental health is nothing new, but the issue has been thrust back into the limelight since the Facebook whistle-blowing scandal.
NHS vaccine mandate: Kingston community shows support
Kingston residents have shown support for the government’s new NHS vaccination mandate, though some were concerned about delays in healthcare and violation of personal freedoms.
Kingston to benefit from government homelessness funding
Kingston is to receive investment from a £16 million government fund to end the cycle of homelessness and hospital readmissions.
Girl Guides team up with leading breast cancer charity
Girlguiding has partnered with charity CoppaFeel! to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating a new activity to educate its members about the illness. In a
Kingston Hospital receives UNICEF Baby Friendly Award
Celebrations are in order as Kingston Hospital has been named the latest recipient of a prestigious UNICEF accolade – the Baby Friendly Award. UNICEF UK’s
Nearly 12,000 people across UK could have undiagnosed breast cancer
The number of women who have not had NHS breast cancer screenings has increased by 50 per cent, potentially leaving up to 12,000 people across
Kingstonian FC lose to Worthing FC in Mind charity match
Kingstonian FC and Worthing FC played a charity match on Wednesday 13 October for Mind, raising money for mental health awareness week.
