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Coffee Shop ‘pop in’ Sessions
Coffee shop ‘pop in’ sessions have been set up in partnership with two local coffee shop proprietors in St Anne’s and Lancaster. Sessions are to offer our service users, their relatives/carers a relaxed, informal and social time.
16/05/2013
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Dementia awareness week 20th – 26th May 2013.
Come and join in a trip down memory lane at our vintage tea dance and road show – 1940’s style….
16/05/2013
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Free Dementia Awareness Workshop
As part of Home Instead Senior Care’s campaign to make the Fylde Coast a ‘dementia friendly community’ we are hosting a series of free workshops to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementias.
16/05/2013
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Revision Tips
Straight forward revision advice for exams
15/05/2013
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Please Vote for n-compass!
n-compass nominated their Self - Harm Service for a share of The Gazette's £25,000 Community giveaway but we need your votes!
14/05/2013
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Carers Wellbeing & Information Events
Carers Point! are holding two events which will give Carers the opportunity to relax and socialise over a light lunch with other Carers.
09/05/2013
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MENCAP 'Inspire Me' programme
This project provides activities, opportunities and training that will give our young people with a learning disability the chance to build their confidence, speak up for themselves and learn about future work opportunities/ life skills, with support..
08/05/2013
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New Rights for Carers?
Promise of support for relatives helping loved ones puts pressure on local budgets
07/05/2013
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Self - Poisoning is on the Rise According to NHS
The number of hospital admissions after people have deliberately poisoned themselves has risen by almost 50% in a decade. New NHS figures show there were more than 114,000 cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2011.
07/05/2013
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The Unkindest Cut - Self - Harm About Relief, Not Suicide
Cutting is the most common form of self-harm or “nonsuicidal self-injury". Here we read about experiences of self - harm and the effects it can have on the individual and those around them.
07/05/2013
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Disability First
If you have a health problem or a disability and don’t know how to use a computer”
– then you are the person for this.
02/05/2013
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Stroke Survivors Struggle With Emotional Impact, report finds
Stroke survivors struggle with emotional impact, but what effect does this have on their carers?
01/05/2013
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Every Child and Pensioner to be Vaccinated
Every school child will be vaccinated against flu and pensioners will be protected from shingles this year in a major expansion of immunisations available in Britain.
30/04/2013
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How Technology Can Tackle Long Term Health Challenges
A lesson learned in the US – which could be replicated in the UK – is that putting people in charge of their health delivers results
29/04/2013
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Walk - To - Burn - Calorie Menu "Diet Aid"
Menus displaying the exercise needed to burn calories in meals can help people consume less, a US study suggests.
26/04/2013
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Free E-learning Tool
KIDS has launched a new e-learning package for parents and carers to help explain key information about personaliation, personal budgets and the impact on families daily life.
23/04/2013
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Can Too Much Exercise Cause a Stroke?
BBC presenter Andrew Marr blames his recent stroke on overworking and an overly vigorous exercise session on a rowing machine.
15/04/2013
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"Apple Shape" Linked to a Higher Risk of Kidney Disease
Carrying excess weight around the abdomen is linked to an increased risk of kidney disease, a study suggests
12/04/2013
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Why Optimism May Help You Live Longer
According to research, optimistic people are less likely to suffer a stroke
08/04/2013
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Cure for High Blood Pressure is a Better Lifestyle
FIVE simple lifestyle changes could beat high blood pressure and save millions of lives every year, said world health experts yesterday.
05/04/2013
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Halve our Salt Intake and Save Millions of Lives says new report
If we could end our love affair with salt we would save tens of thousands of lives in Britain and millions around the world, researchers claim today.
05/04/2013
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Unremitting smoking rates
A report by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists says that smoking in mental health patients is being neglected by the UK National Health Service.
05/04/2013
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Mental Health Anti - Stigma Campaign
People with mental health problems are experiencing less stigma and discrimination, but attitudes of health workers are not improving according to independent evaluation of the campaigns first four years.
03/04/2013
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Ncompass Advocacy Newsletter
Ncompass Advocacy Service News
28/03/2013
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Six Years Old and Self - Harming
As the Government reports that more and more children are hurting themselves, Fabulous magazine investigates this shocking epidemic
28/03/2013
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New Generic and Health Complaints Advocacy Service
We are delighted to announce, from 1st April 2013, we will be delivering a new generic and health complaints advocacy service across Lancashire county.
13/03/2013
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Local Charity is Adopting an Innovative Fund Raising Tactic
In order to cope with the huge influx of North Lancashire’s 11 – 18 years olds who are self-harming a local charity, n-compass North West ltd is adopting an innovative fund raising tactic. Crowdfunding is a new web-based concept which encourages people to pool relatively small amounts of money and the hope is to raise £10,000 over 3 months. The money will fund increasing demand.
08/03/2013
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North Lancs Health Trainers Health and Wellbeing Drop In
North Lancs Health Trainers, Health and Wellbeing Drop In, is a free, confidential service to help support individuals to improve and maintain healthier lifestyles.
05/03/2013
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Events in Fylde Libraries
events which are being held in Fylde Libraries during March
04/03/2013
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Love Your Breasts - Be Breast Aware
North Lancashire Health Trainers continued with their Breast Screening Awareness Campaign with the appearance on the Sally Naden Panel Show at BBC Radio Lancashire with an audience of approximately 100,000 listeners.
04/03/2013
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Self-Harm Awareness Day
Self-Harm Awareness Day is an annual global awareness day on 1st March when people and organisations make special efforts to raise awareness about self-harm. People wear an orange awareness ribbon, write "LOVE" on their arms, wristbands or beaded bracelets to encourage awareness of self-harm.
01/03/2013
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Calling All Carers: How do you want Social Care Law to look?
The committee reviewing the Health and Social Care Bill has set up a website to gather evidence direct from carers.
29/01/2013
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The group protecting kids... from themselves
The number of people deliberately harming themselves is rising. Jacqui Morley, reporter from The Evening Gazette interviewed Ben Powell from The Counselling team who protects children and teenagers from themselves.
20/09/2011
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