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29/04/2022

Smoking kills around 11,200 people a year in London. It remains the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in England.

27/04/2022

Mental Health Awareness week is fast approaching on the 9th of May. This years theme is "loneliness." To learn more and to get involved please see the link below:

Mental Health Foundation

Mental Health Awareness Week – Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May 2022 The Mental Health Foundation has announced the dates and theme of next year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Week will run from Monday 9 May until Sunday 15 May 2022. The week will explore the experience of loneliness, its impa...

02/03/2022

Considering stopping smoking? check out this guide to help you quit:

15/02/2022

The Observatory has commissioned a major review into health inequalities across different healthcare services. Some of the largest inequalities were found for mental healthcare where treatment for Black communities was particularly poor.

When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, access to the right information is vital.

14/02/2022

New analysis of national data commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) finds that the proportion of smokers living in poverty is highest in the north and midlands.

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Ash.org.uk

print9th February 2022 Local breakdown and further regional and local data available New analysis of national data commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) finds that the proportion of smokers living in poverty is highest in the north and midlands. The new breakdown [1] published t...

07/02/2022

Smoking costs society £17bn – £5bn more than previously estimated! To read more see the link below:

https://bit.ly/34saALk

Ash.org.uk

printFriday 14th January 2022 Regional and local breakdown available New economic analysis of national data for ASH finds the cost of smoking to society is significantly higher than previous estimates have shown. Commissioned by charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) the new figures [1] publishe...

12/01/2022

To help boost your mental health in 2022, Forbes Health Advisory Board members have collected 8 pieces of advice. Read on for their expert mental health recommendations at the link below:

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8 Pieces Of Expert Mental Health Advice For 2022

11/01/2022

New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness

Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.

20/12/2021

Learn how to cope during the holidays by viewing the link below:

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Priory Group

How Christmas can trigger issues with your mental health, and how to cope if you’re struggling with anything from loneliness to bereavement this holiday season.

08/12/2021

You and your mental health still matter this Christmas. For tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas please see the link below:

Handy tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas.

02/12/2021

A blood test using RNA markers is offering new hope to people with mood disorders such as depression in what could be a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis of mental health conditions.

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Test would avoid the ‘years of trial and error’ that currently characterise the disorders’ diagnosis and treatment.

29/11/2021

England could be the first country in the world to prescribe medicinally licensed e-cigarettes to help reduce smoking rates.

England could be the first country in the world to prescribe medicinally licensed e-cigarettes to help reduce smoking rates.