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CMO annual report: ‘we must adapt for an ageing population’

Posted: 13th Nov, 2023 by Dave Lee

In his annual report, England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, highlights the need to adapt healthcare policies and practices to address the challenges posed by an ageing population. The report underscores the need to improve the quality of life for older citizens, positioning it as a central goal for both policy and medical strategies. […]

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We are living longer, but with major health problems

Posted: 9th Nov, 2023 by Dave Lee

The Health Foundation recently published an article discussing the significant challenges facing the health and care sector in England. This article explores nine significant challenges facing the health and care sector in England. In this post, I will focus on one of these challenges, specifically the fact that people are living longer lives but with […]

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Dieting versus healthy eating

Posted: 17th Jan, 2023 by Dave Lee

I am frequently asked by individuals who want to lose weight if it is more beneficial to follow a specific diet plan or to adhere to the principles of healthy eating instead. Both dieting and healthy eating can be effective for weight loss and overall health, but they approach weight loss and health goals differently. […]

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Find out your local health profile

Posted: 14th Nov, 2022 by Dave Lee

Our health and wellbeing is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including environmental and societal factors, or determinants of health. ‘Environmental’ factors refer to how our physical surroundings impact on our health, and can include, for instance, things like air pollution, safe neighbourhoods, and our living and working conditions. ‘Societal’ factors may include, for […]

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March 2022 – ‘Living with Covid’ Risk Assessment

Posted: 5th Mar, 2022 by Liz Lee

Further education COVID-19 operational guidance has been recently updated at the end of February. On 21 February, the Prime Minister’s announcement on the Living with COVID 19 plan means that the guidance on asymptomatic testing, self isolation and use of masks has changed. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of […]

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February 2022 – Updated Risk Assessment for Covid-19

Posted: 16th Feb, 2022 by Liz Lee

Further education COVID-19 operational guidance has been recently updated at the end of January. Twice weekly testing is to continue and a face covering is no longer required. A copy of our updated risk assessment can be found below. Amac Risk Assessment – Covid-19 updated 16.02.22 For the latest Government guidance, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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January 2022 – Updated Risk Assessment for Covid-19

Posted: 7th Jan, 2022 by Liz Lee

Further education COVID-19 operational guidance released on 06.01.22. Twice weekly testing is to continue and face covering is required. These measures are due to be reviewed on 26 January 2022 along with Plan B restrictions. A copy of our updated risk assessment can be found below. Amac Risk Assessment – Covid-19 updated 07.01.22 For the […]

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Sleep myths

Posted: 25th Nov, 2021 by Dave Lee

I came across a very interesting article the other day about sleep myths. You can see the reference below, as well as a link where you can download the article yourself. In this article the authors presented 20 false beliefs that are widely held (i.e., myths), yet lack an evidence base (or have a very […]

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