health

Plymouth pharmacists offer fast track to prescription medicine for minor illnesses without a visit to the doctor

People in Plymouth can get prescription medicine for a range of minor illnesses straight from a pharmacy, without the need to visit a doctor. Under the Pharmacy First scheme, trained pharmacists in participating branches can give out medication which normally has to be prescribed by a GP for the following conditions:

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) for women aged 18-64 • Impetigo •...

Learn Indian Head Massage

Learn to give an Indian Head Massage! Learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, face and scalp, and put it all together into full 30 minute routine to use on friends and family. Ideal for the complete beginner, or as a refresher for therapists, plus you can upscale the training now or later to gain an accredited qualification.

Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything.

Students will be paired up and...

PSP firm's washable mattress made from recycled bottles

Mattresses are a huge environmental problem which might be about to be solved thanks to a brainwave by Squirrel Medical, a company based at the internationally renowned Plymouth Science Park.

Currently, the UK sees some 169,000 mattresses dumped into landfill. Hygiene concerns mean many of the parts mean cannot be recycled.

It’s a global issue with industry experts saying...

Indian Head Massage Workshop in Plymouth

Learn to perform Indian Head Massage! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment to use on friends and family. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything.

Training is thorough, (much more than just a basic introduction) and is delivered by a professional therapist and tutor...

44% of Brits over 35 experience eye strain at least once a week

Extended use of digital devices such as smartphones and electronic reading devices means eye strain is more prevalent than ever in UK adults.

New research released today has found that 44% of UK adults over 35 experience eye strain at least once a week but over half (52%) do nothing to alleviate the effects.

In addition, the research by Magnivision, which has been released...

Regional health boost with PSP's heart screening team of experts

State of the art heart scanning equipment will shortly be utilised by a specialist health company, based at Plymouth Science Park, to help improve cardiac services across the South West.

Ultracardiac will be able to provide detailed heart scans for patients when it opens its new premises at PSP over the next few months.

With more than three years of detailed planning and a...

Indian Head Massage Workshop in Plymouth

Learn to perform Indian Head Massage! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment to use on your friends and family!. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything. Ideal for the complete beginner or as a refresher day for therapists.

Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill,...

The Homeless Period Project Plymouth

Most women think of their period as the dreaded time of the month... Well, imagine being homeless and having your period without having access to sanitary items and proper hygiene, forcing you to just go without, with no other option but to use toilet paper, pieces of clothing or anything else absorbent that you can get there hands on.

If these women don't have access to proper...

Indian Head Massage Workshop in Plymouth

Learn to perform Indian Head Massage on friends and family! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything. Ideal for the complete beginner or as a refresher day for therapists.

Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill, either as a full...

Charity workers highlight Race for Life in Plymouth

ATTENDEES at Nuffield Health Plymouth had the chance to find out about Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as the charity visited the Fitness and Wellbeing Gym on Friday 7 April.

A team of volunteers and events managers joined classes throughout the day promoting the local Race for Life events at Plymouth Hoe and Central Park which take place on Sunday 18 June and Sunday 1 October...

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