Health | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:18:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Skin Expert Advice For Heatwave SPF! https://swconnected.co.uk/skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:18:04 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/skin-expert-advice-for-heatwave-spf/ Whether you’re loving or loathing the heatwave, one non-negotiable if SPF, and Kimberley Medd, Head of Clinic, Face The Future, has advice about sun safety that no one should skip! 1. SPF doesn’t last all day“One of the biggest myths I see is that applying SPF once in the morning is enough. During a heatwave, higher temperatures, […]

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]]> North Shields Dentists Swap Drills for Ironman Challenge to Raise Funds for Percy Hedley Foundation https://swconnected.co.uk/north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:44:54 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/north-shields-dentists-swap-drills-for-ironman-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-percy-hedley-foundation/ Two dentists from North Shields are swapping drills for running shoes as they prepare to take on the Copenhagen Ironman – a gruelling test of endurance, determination and resilience – while raising funds for The Percy Hedley Foundation. Kathryn Eccles and Jamie Dury from Union Quay Dental on North Shields Fish Quay will compete in […]

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]]> United Against Knife Crime: New National Pledge launched for Knife Crime Awareness Week 2026 https://swconnected.co.uk/united-against-knife-crime-new-national-pledge-launched-for-knife-crime-awareness-week-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-against-knife-crime-new-national-pledge-launched-for-knife-crime-awareness-week-2026 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:32:54 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150019 Ben Kinsella Trust announces that Knife Crime Awareness Week (18 – 24th May) will run alongside National Police Chiefs’ Council Sceptre Week, the twice-yearly national policing initiative that sees forces across England and Wales carry out enforcement activity, community engagement, weapons surrender schemes and intelligence-led operations aimed at reducing knife crime and protecting communities. The […]

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]]> Six-Figure Investment Transforms Historic North Shields Dental Practice https://swconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:40 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/six-figure-investment-transforms-historic-north-shields-dental-practice/ A North Shields dental practice has introduced state-of-the-art advanced digital dentistry technology as part of a six-figure refurbishment programme.  The innovative expansion and development have been completed at Union Quay Dental on North Shields’ Fish Quay, significantly increasing clinical capacity and treatments at the historic coastal practice. The investment has been led by co-owners and principal dentists Jarlath […]

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]]> TV Presenter Hamilton White Took on Sleep Out Challenge to Highlight Veteran Homelessness https://swconnected.co.uk/tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tv-presenter-hamilton-white-took-on-sleep-out-challenge-to-highlight-veteran-homelessness Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:53:35 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149882 TV presenter Hamilton White spent a night sleeping outdoors this weekend as part of a nationwide effort to support homeless veterans. Hamilton braved the chilly weather to highlight a growing and often overlooked homelessness crisis affecting veterans. White, known for Lost Relics of the Knights Templar, and his magazine editor friend Andy Devaney took part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out 2026, a fundraising challenge aimed at raising awareness and money for former servicemen and women facing homelessness across the UK. […]

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]]> GAME-CHANGING LAGER REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF BEER https://swconnected.co.uk/game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-changing-lager-redefines-the-future-of-beer Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:09:51 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149873 A new revolutionary low-calorie lager (that actually tastes amazing) is set to shake up the global beer market. The experts at ROLEY’S have discovered a new brewing science that reduces fermentation time to seven hours without compromising taste. Combined with a series of secret, all-natural ingredients ROLEY’S Super Natural Lager has already won Best International […]

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]]> Valentine’s week triggers surge in next‑day delivery demand for warehousing and logistics https://swconnected.co.uk/valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%e2%80%91day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=valentines-week-triggers-surge-in-next%25e2%2580%2591day-delivery-demand-for-warehousing-and-logistics Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:54 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149663 Valentine’s week (8-15 Feb 2026) saw searches for “next day delivery” hit their highest level of the year so far[1], putting logistics at the frontline of consumer demand and customer satisfaction, according to workforce management provider, Quinyx. According to the latest search behaviour analysis, UK shoppers showed a stronger desire for next day delivery in the run up to […]

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]]> Top performing Mazda dealers recognised at annual All Stars awards https://swconnected.co.uk/top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-performing-mazda-dealers-recognised-at-annual-all-stars-awards Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:29:47 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149589 Awards celebrate Mazda’s top performing dealerships and individuals within its UK network. Edwards Mazda and Romford Mazda secure top spot in Sales and Aftersales leagues respectively. For the third consecutive year, Newport Mazda claimed the award for Mazda Approved Used Car. Mazda has recognised the top performing dealerships, across the sales and aftersales departments in […]

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]]> SUB-ZERO PAIN PEAK: Britain’s Winter Deep Freeze Pushes Chronic Sufferers Out Of Work https://swconnected.co.uk/sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sub-zero-pain-peak-britains-winter-deep-freeze-pushes-chronic-sufferers-out-of-work Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:04:30 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149587 33% REPORT PERSISTENT PAIN AS SUB-ZERO WINTER SPELLS INTENSIFY FLARE-UPS January temperatures plunged below −10°C in multiple UK regions, reaching −14.7°C in Scotland on 8–9 January, as Arctic cold snaps compounded symptoms for 18 million adults living with persistent pain. According to new data from the UK’s leading medical cannabis clinic, Mamedica, one in five Britons […]

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]]> AI running plans are guidebooks, not rulebooks, warns physiotherapist, as injuries spike due to below-standard AI training apps https://swconnected.co.uk/ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:38:02 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/ai-running-plans-are-guidebooks-not-rulebooks-warns-physiotherapist-as-injuries-spike-due-to-below-standard-ai-training-apps/ 86% of AI‑generated training plans were rated below expert standard when minimal runner information was provided Research shows that increasing the distance of a long run by more than 10% can raise injury risk by up to 64% Physiotherapist and ultrarunner Danny Brunton reveals how runners should utilise AI-generated programmes while maintaining realistic expectations   […]

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