Author: Karen Contrino

Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) and Medefer have made strides in men’s health with their Targeted Prostate Health Check (TPHC) programme (report: https://medefer.com/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer/) identifying 18,000 men who missed prostate cancer testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This effort aligns with Movember 2024, the global campaign urging men to take charge of their health through early action. Key results from the programme: • 22,000 men engaged: Over 22,000 men completed a health questionnaire, leading to PSA and urine tests for 18,079 participants • 263 lives impacted: Early detection diagnosed 263 men with prostate cancer, enabling timely treatment • Awareness up: Prostate cancer…

Many people know the frustration of dealing with unreliable care providers, broken promises and the constant search for someone trustworthy to look after their loved ones. Seeing this need in her own community, Elmira Khoshrouz set out to create a solution: Visiting Angels, a compassionate team dedicated to delivering care for people in the comfort of their own homes. Together with her Registered Manager, Matthew Hartley, Elmira is driven to bring positive change to South Manchester’s home care experience – one where caregivers are truly respected and recognised. After years in hospitality, Elmira transitioned to a hands-on role at a…

Avery Healthcare has delivered over 1,500 cakes to charities that provide comfort and support to vulnerable people facing homelessness and isolation across the UK. This generous donation was part of Cake4Kindness Day, an annual event organised by the charity Cake4Kindness, held on Thursday 21st November. The initiative brings communities together to bake and share cakes, helping alleviate social isolation and support local charities. Avery care homes across the country united in a nationwide effort to spread kindness, donating baked goods to charities such as The Salvation Army, Homeless Street Angels, The Good Shepherd Hospice, The Light Project, The Purfleet Trust…

This Black Friday, Pow Food is inviting people to join their Green Friday movement – a sustainable and mindful alternative to the traditional shopping frenzy. From November 27th to 29th, Pow Food’s Green Friday campaign will support both the planet and the community, proving that conscious consumerism can make a real difference. As part of the campaign, Pow Food will donate 10% of all sales to the Marylebone Project, the UK’s largest and longest running women-only homelessness centre, which provides life-changing support for women escaping homelessness and crisis – with over 90 years of experience, 112 residential beds across two buildings, and the…

Buyers and sellers looking for the right time to move can consider top reasons from property experts to start the process this November and December. The autumn and winter months may not be the first that come to mind when considering a move, but potential buyers and sellers can be reassured by the experts that the end of the year is a golden opportunity to secure the ideal home. From better deals to less competition and more opportunity, the property specialists at Beresfords Group have compiled the top reasons as to why it’s a good time to push forward and…

After a year of record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented climate disasters, the urgency to address environmental crises has never been greater. This Giving Tuesday, Rainforest Trust invites supporters to join its missionto safeguard the planet’s biodiversity by protecting critical habitat in Brazil. Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has protected over 53 million acres of rainforest and aims to accelerate its efforts to prevent deforestation and combat climate change. Rainforest Trust supports the establishment of protected areas through direct land purchase; designation in cooperation with governments and communities; and community-managed areas that secure the ancestral lands of Indigenous Peoples that depend on the land…

Netherland Burger Maestros, Fat Phill’s will open a debut London site this coming December, bringing their premium Smash Burgers, American Style Sandwiches and loaded fries to Clapham Junction in South West London. Founded in 2019 by Armin Vahabian, Fat Phill’s is the fastest expanding  burger brand in the Netherlands with 18 locations and growing. Freshly Baked Ltd, the master franchisor behind Auntie Anne’s UK, has secured an agreement to develop and expand Fat Phill’s across the UK, starting with Clapham this December. Central to the menu are their burgers – smashed to perfection the beef options include the signature ‘Double…

Christmas is full of festive traditions, from leaving milk out for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer, to sprinkling ‘reindeer food’ to guide Father Christmas’s sleigh to your home on Christmas Eve.  However, did you know that sprinkling certain reindeer food in your garden doesn’t only guide Father Christmas to your house, but also PESTS! Expert warns against using OATS as Reindeer Food this Christmas Oats are commonly the main ingredient in reindeer food recipes, however, sprinkling oats in your garden can attract pests, such as rats to your garden. Grains, such as oats, wheat and rice are…

The festive period is the most popular time for couples to conceive according to the Office for National Statistics[1] As the seasonal baby boom begins, nine out of ten women will have marginal or low levels of folate – a vital nutrient which protects the foetus[2] According to the NHS, expectant mothers can need up to 10 times more folate during pregnancy than the average adult to help their baby develop normally[3] Dietitian, Dr Frankie Phillips, shares three simple but effective dietary tips for expectant mothers to boost their folate levels Research by the University of Southampton has highlighted a…

Sauce Shop®, the UK’s favourite craft condiments brand launches another two bold limited-edition flavours: Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce and Spiced Cranberry Hot Honey. These new creations bring a playful, flavourful twist on typical festive flavours. Sauce Shop® X Aldi Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce is a bold and tangy savoury blend that reimagines the classic sprout with a Korean-inspired twist. The secret to Sauce Shop’s range of tasty hot sauces is their signature fermented chillies – taking perfectly ripened chillies, salting them and ageing them for 2-4 weeks for layers of flavour. For their latest creation, they’ve taken things a step further, fermenting…