Migraine Awareness Week

Migraine is a long-term health condition, which involves headaches with sensory disturbance. It is an instability of the way that the brain deals with incoming sensory information, this instability is often influenced by physiological changes such as sleep, exercise and diet. Migraine is a common health condition affecting 1 in 5 women and 1 in…

Loneliness Awareness Week

Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We are all hardwired to need some form of social connections, and without them we can often start to feel lonely. Feeling lonely for a long period of time can in turn negatively affect your mental health. This year for Loneliness Awareness Week, the focus was on connections. Who…

Blood Donor Day

Who can donate:  In order to donate blood, you need to be generally fit and well and between the ages of 17 and 65.  You also need to weigh between 50 – 158KG There are some things that will also be checked prior to donation:  That you have suitable veins for donation  That you meet…

Aromatherapy Awareness Week

What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit. It is a tactic that has been used for centuries.When the oils are inhaled, the scent travels via the nerves to the brain, more specifically to the amygdala, which is the emotional centre of the brain.  Essential oils can also be…