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Health and Social Care local grants scheme opens
The second local round of HSCVF funding is now open and aims to build on the success of the 2010 local grant scheme by reaching more local Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. For more information, go to:
| 06.06.2011 |
Type 2 diabetes 'cut' after weight-loss surgery
The UK's first large-scale study on the impact of weight-loss surgery has reported a large reduction in type 2 diabetes and other health problems.
| 20.04.2011 |
Professor Dame Sally Davies named as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England
The CMO is the Government's most senior medical advisor, responsible for providing expert advice on a wide range of issues relating to the health of the nation, including the handling of health related emergencies.
| 04.03.2011 |
Outdoor Play Week March 5th 12th - come out and play!
This is the second year for this very successful event.
Key events at West Walk (5th March) and Alice Holt (12th March).
Further events see Facebook page 'South East Outdoor Play Week'
| 09.02.2011 |
FIA's GO Curves programme
Teenage girls given a fitness boost with the FIA's Go Curves programme. Over fifty percent doing more than six hours of exercise a week on completion.
Curves are national partners of the Change4Life campaign.
| 15.10.2010 |
Walk4Life - Brighton seafront at yesterday's ITV's Walk4Life campaign
More than 100 people have been pounding Brighton seafront at yesterday's ITV's Walk4Life campaign.
| 27.09.2010 |
Public vote for incentives to change behaviour...
The NICE Citizens Council, has voted in favour of supporting incentives to change behaviour. One scheme examined was a programme offering cash to individuals for losing weight, like the scheme being piloted in East Kent. This review is now out for consultation with the wider public.
| 27.09.2010 |
New Partnership/Support Opportunities Available for Y4 of The Fit as a Fiddle Projects
On the 01/10/10, the Fit as a Fiddle project will enter its 4th year and will be looking for new PA and HE projects to support and work in partnership with. Please contact Tory Lawrence, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, tory.lawrence@ageukwestsussex.org.uk. Tel (0790) 1635033
| 24.09.2010 |
Walk4Life
Walk4Life is the latest Change4Life subrand to be launched this weekend on Sunday 26th September.
Supported by ITV, local events are taking place around the country.
Registering local walks to promote this free, healthy activity can be done by going to www.walk4life.info
| 21.09.2010 |
Inquiry into the effectiveness of behaviour change interventions
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has appointed a sub-committee to conduct an inquiry into the effectiveness of behaviour change interventions in achieving government policy goals and helping to meet societal challenges.
| 24.08.2010 |
