A new survey carried out by Arctech Innovation, a spin-out company of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in conjunction with Incognito, published today found only a third of UK citizens take insect repellent abroad with them. This ties in with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data published last year, confirming malaria and dengue fever are brought ...
Community pharmacies in England are being advised to start working to rule in two weeks unless an agreement can be reached with the government on a new NHS contract. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is urging members to take action because they have yet to receive any confirmation of an increase in funding for this or next financial year. Action ...
Weleda is back for London Fashion Week this February, hosting the Weleda Model Lounge – an initiative it has supported for 17 years. The Model Lounge will be in London’s Bloomsbury – the creative heart of London and a stone’s throw from Bloomsbury Square where Weleda was first established in the UK in 1925. The Weleda Model Lounge provides models ...
Viridian has unveiled its One Week No Sugar Challenge initiative to encourage people to cut sweet cravings and banish added sugars from their diets, promoting a healthier lifestyle. Obesity costs the NHS £6.5 billion a year, with more than a quarter (28%) of all adults affected. In Europe, the UK ranks third for having the most obese adults, after Turkey ...
Viridian Nutrition has chosen cinnamon as its 2025 Viridian Ingredient of the Year. Each year, Viridian’s nutrition experts review the latest studies and forecast a nutrient or herb which will be significant in the field of nutrition and the year ahead. Viridian Nutrition Director, Aimee Benbow, said: “For 2025, cinnamon has been selected because of the considerable clinical research and ...
Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted to cut opening hours and stop home deliveries for the first time, in a protest over government funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which ran the ballot, is calling for an annual £1.7bn funding increase to plug the “financial hole”. It says 99% of respondents said they were willing to ...
Pharmacist Support is proud to announce the launch of its fifth annual Pharmacist ACTNow Wellbeing Campaign, running from 18th October to 8th November 2024. Building on the success of previous years, this campaign continues to offer vital resources aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of pharmacists and pharmacy teams nationwide. Since its inception in 2020, ACTNow has evolved ...
NATRUE is pleased to announce the first-ever Natural Cosmetics Week, running from 23-29 November 2024. This global initiative is set to raise awareness about the benefits of natural cosmetics – for both people and planet – and encourage a deeper commitment to sustainability within the beauty industry. Theme: Embrace Nature, Empower Your Skin: This year’s theme ‘Embrace Nature, Empower Your ...
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment and is a common side effect of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions such as arthritis. Community pharmacists will see patients suffering with joint issues every day, most of whom are seeking analgesics to control the pain. Yet, simple painkillers are not without risk and ...
The Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) is launching the first ever Green Baby Day on 14 June, sponsored by Weleda. The day of action calls for a sustainable and toxic-free future for babies and children, their parents and carers. Green Baby Day aims to provide information to help families make healthy, eco-friendly and affordable choices to minimise exposure to harmful chemicals, ...