Health
More people in south Essex have access to an NHS dentist, thanks to an injection of cash from the Government.
NHS South Essex has been given £711,000 to improve access to NHS dentists and promote oral health after successfully bidding for the cash.
The funding has been used to ensure more people have access to an NHS dentist at practices across the area.
Ian Stidston, director of primary care at NHS South Essex, says: “This is fantastic news for people who couldn’t access NHS dental treatment before.
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK and when it comes to cancer deaths; it’s the second biggest killer.
NHS South Essex is supporting an important national cancer awareness campaign, to highlight the early signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. The ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign aims to increase cancer survival rates through early detection.
Bowel cancer affects both men and women. Most people diagnosed with the disease are over 50 and those with a family history of bowel cancer are more at risk.
Stem cell research is considered to be controversial because scientists have to destroy human embryos. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that stem cell treatment will one day cure blindness along with almost every other disease you can think of. There are several clinical trials taking place in the US to assess how good stem cell treatment can be.
Leading charity Carers UK, supported by nutrition experts Nutricia, is calling for action to improve the nutritional care experienced by carers and their loved ones. Carers UK has published a new report into the impact on families struggling to manage the diet of ill or disabled relatives.
