Legislate on food labelling and stop misleading consumers!

BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! – Current labelling loop-holes mean consumers are often misled about the true nutritional values and high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) content of the products they are buying. Food labels are intended to inform and make purchasing decisions easier, and yet there is more confusion than ever. […]

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Legislate on food labelling and stop misleading consumers!

BANT 2024 Election Manifesto – A call for change! – Current labelling loop-holes mean consumers are often misled about the true nutritional values and high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) content of the products they are buying. Food labels are intended to inform and make purchasing decisions easier, and yet there is more confusion than ever. […]

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Nature time boosts children’s mental health

Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow. The innovative new study, which used GPS and accelerometer tracking, found that the benefits of spending time in nature were strongest for children from lower-income households. The study, which is published in […]

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Nature time boosts children’s mental health

Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow. The innovative new study, which used GPS and accelerometer tracking, found that the benefits of spending time in nature were strongest for children from lower-income households. The study, which is published in […]

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Hot weather warning for people with dementia

With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people with dementia to stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell. Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia and memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water. During the […]

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Hot weather warning for people with dementia

With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people with dementia to stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell. Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia and memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water. During the […]

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Burnout: How to spot the signs & find a solution

You’ve likely heard of burnout.  According to a post-pandemic survey, 1 in 5 UK workers felt “unable” to manage pressure and stress levels at work. In the same report 46% of workers identified themselves as “more prone to extreme levels of stress” than in the previous year. In young people and women, the figures are even higher. […]

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Burnout: How to spot the signs & find a solution

You’ve likely heard of burnout.  According to a post-pandemic survey, 1 in 5 UK workers felt “unable” to manage pressure and stress levels at work. In the same report 46% of workers identified themselves as “more prone to extreme levels of stress” than in the previous year. In young people and women, the figures are even higher. […]

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University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits

University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits: All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone; a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates. The training, which will be given to around 400 nurses every year, is being delivered in partnership with New Vision Bradford, which […]

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University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits

University Trains All Nurses in Anti-Overdose Kits: All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone; a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates. The training, which will be given to around 400 nurses every year, is being delivered in partnership with New Vision Bradford, which […]

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