Month: May 2024

We are dedicated to supporting our carers at Radford Medical Practice. Please see below some of the upcoming events happening from the June Newsletter from the Carers Federation. You can … [continue] Carer Events for June

JOIN THE FUN! LIVING STREETS BRAND NEW WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK ACTIVITY PACKS ARE NOW LIVE! Our five-day walking challenge is the perfect activity to run as part of our … [continue] 20th-24th May Walk To School Week

Mental Health Awareness Week The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as a state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their … [continue] 13th- 19th May Mental Health Awareness Week

AT RADFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE WE ARE DEMENTIA FRIENDLY About dementia Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. The symptoms get worse over time … [continue] 13th-19th May is Dementia Action Week

ME Awareness Week Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness. ME/CFS … [continue] 12th-18th May ME Awareness Week

International Nurses Day Let’s be clear – nursing is not a calling or a vocation. Nursing is a highly-skilled, safety-critical profession. You are experts. You are leaders. And this Nurses’ … [continue] 12th May International Nurses Day

Deaf Awareness Week Each year, the week brings awareness to the isolation that deaf people can experience, whilst promoting social inclusion of those with hearing loss. The week also generates awareness … [continue] 6th-12th May Deaf Awareness Week

Sun Awareness Week Although a BAD awareness week, we encourage members of the public to get involved in any way that they can – the key is raising awareness around … [continue] 6th-12th May Sun Awareness Week

World Hand Hygiene Day Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to … [continue] 5th May World Hand Hygiene Day

International Day of the Midwife On Sunday 5 May midwives across the world will be celebrating International Day of the Midwife 2024. This year’s’ theme is at the core of COP28 and strategies … [continue] 5th May International Day of the Midwife

MAY IS LIVING STREETS’ NATIONAL WALKING MONTH! Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. … [continue] May is National Walking Month

Action On Stroke Month Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. The impact of a stroke can be devastating. Life changes instantly, and recovery is tough. Two-thirds of people who survive … [continue] May is Action On Stroke Month