What is Buddy-Up?
Buddy Up is an award-winning charity designed to offer mentoring to young people identified by schools as needing one-to-one support from an experienced youth worker and mentor. It was set … Read More
Category: Health
Surrey Uni Study: long Covid patients proving their illness is real challenges
People living with Long Covid often feel dismissed, disbelieved and unsupported by their healthcare providers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The study, which was published … Read More
Epsom based Toyota raises £1/2m for MND
Toyota has raised more than £500,000 to support people living with and affected by motor neurone disease (MND). It has also extended its partnership with MND Association for a further … Read More
The Hidden Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Joint Pain
Many people have heard of metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes — but it’s now becoming clear that it also takes a serious toll … Read More
Epsom Man’s 56-Mile Walk to Raise Mental Health Awareness
A local Epsom resident, Nicholas Mark Dulake, is set to complete an extraordinary challenge this Sunday, 23rd February 2025, as he concludes a 56-mile walk in aid of the mental … Read More
Surrey Uni Zebrafish Study Links Blood Pressure Drug to Potential ADHD Treatment
A commonly prescribed blood pressure medication could offer a safer alternative for treating ADHD symptoms, according to a new study involving the University of Surrey. The findings suggest that amlodipine, … Read More
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Calls Out Delays to New Hospital Programme
The long-awaited specialist emergency care hospital for southwest London and Surrey has faced yet another setback following the Government’s announcement about delays to the national New Hospital Programme. Epsom and … Read More
Tackling health inequalities in Surrey
Surrey County Council has been awarded 5 years of funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to create a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The £5m funding will … Read More
Surrey University leading on alternative ADHD treatment
A multisite clinical trial has launched in the United States to investigate whether non-pharmaceutical methods can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children ages 7-12. This … Read More
New SWLP Laboratory Enhances Diagnostic Services for Epsom Hospital and Beyond
South West London Pathology (SWLP) has launched one of the most advanced diagnostic facilities in the UK, with new cutting-edge laboratories set to transform healthcare delivery for patients across its … Read More