It has been claimed that a surge in students at top universities using mental health services is linked to the hike in tuition fees. Figures obtained by the Press Association revealed that more than 43,000 students had counselling at Russell Group institutions in 2014 to 2015. This is compared to 34,000 three […]
Health
Would you sleep rough for a night?
A group of students from the University of Sunderland are doing exactly that. The first year social work students are taking part in a sleepout on March 23 to March 24, to raise money for Centrepoint. The national charity supports vulnerable, young people who are homeless. Liam Smith, 20 is […]
North East bus operator shows support for Disabled Access Day
A North East bus operator has shown its support for Disabled Access Day on Saturday, March 12. Stagecoach North East, will be helping passengers with disabilities by displaying posters of buses across Sunderland to raise awareness of Disabled Access Day. As well as this, the bus operator will be providing service […]
More than 580,000 cases of cancer calculated if recent smoking trends continue
More than 580,000 cases of cancer have been calculated if recent smoking trends continue. This equates to more than the populations of Sunderland and Newcastle put together. Cancer Research UK and the UK Health Forum brought out a report, called Aiming High: Why The UK Should Aim to be Tobacco Free, on No […]
North East mental health campaigner: tablets “made me feel more depressed”
A mental health campaigner has spoken out about his experience of antidepressants, following the release of a new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The study found that the number of children in the UK being prescribed antidepressants has increased by more than 50 per between 2005 and 2012. Danny Bowman, a […]
“Don’t ban tackling in junior rugby,” say North East players
Calls to ban tackling in junior rugby have been kicked into touch by North East fans. In an open letter to ministers earlier this week, more than 70 doctors and healthcare academics said that injuries picked up in the sport can have lifelong consequences for children. A letter written by the […]
Meat-loving Sunderland says no to vegan despite cancer study claims
Sunderland people have said they will not change to a vegan diet following claims it can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. A study by researchers at Loma Linda University in California found that men who do not eat meat can cut their chances of contracting the disease by 35 per cent. Out of […]
Northumbria police tackle drug drivers
Northumbria Police will be out in force on our roads this month as they look to support a national crackdown on drug drivers. The force’s Op Dragoon team will be targeting motorists across the region who are flouting the drug drive laws introduced one year today (March 2). The new laws […]
North East people eat four frozen meals per week
A new poll has found that people in the North East eat four frozen meals per week. The poll by Jinn, a UK 24 hour delivery service, has revealed that people in North East enjoy eating frozen meat pies. Its aim was to investigate how much Britons rely on frozen […]
Sunderland Live and Learn mental health pilot scheme launched
A pilot of a new mental health scheme called the Live and Learn project has been launched in Sunderland to support and improve people’s mental wellbeing. The scheme is encouraging people to come forward for help and support. It provides people with the opportunity to get involved with a range of […]