Clik here to view.
Sense and sensibility
By Potter & Rest Spending time in the garden has proven health benefits and can help reduce stress. Gardens can be visually stimulating thanks to all of the different colours but there are lots...
View ArticleOne small hop for owners, one giant leap for rabbit kind
PDSA is encouraging owners to take ‘one small hop’ to improve their pets’ health and wellbeing. PDSA Senior Vet, Elaine Pendlebury, said: “With an estimated one million pet bunnies, they are the UK’s...
View ArticleLook out for ‘the fuzz’!
POLICE cars across Northamptonshire are growing moustaches in support of ‘Movember’. Throughout this month, a number of the local Force’s vehicles will sport moustaches to support the international...
View ArticleProposal for one-stop care hub at hospital
A CROSS-party group of MPs has met with Health Minister Dan Poulter MP to discuss investment to improve urgent care facilities in north Northamptonshire. Kettering MP Philip Hollobone, Corby MP Andy...
View ArticleApprentices graduate in health care work
THE first local people to undertake Kettering General Hospital’s Clinical Apprenticeship Scheme have successfully graduated after a year’s experience working on the front line of health care. The...
View ArticleCome join the health walkers
A NEW Health Walk has been started by Groundwork Northamptonshire in Rushden. The first walk was on Friday March 27 (some of those who took part are pictured above) and will now take place every Friday...
View ArticleWalking football kicks off
FOOTBALLERS who think their playing days are behind them should think again. Kettering Borough Council and the Northants FA have teamed up with Parkwood Leisure and Learn 2 Be to run weekly walking...
View ArticleKettering-based charity chosen to air on primetime TV
IF you are a fan of the ITV soap Coronation Street (along with 6.7million other viewers!), you may have spotted a local connection this month. Kettering’s small horse therapy charity EquATA was...
View ArticleLocal nurse helped tackle ebola outbreak
A NURSE from Kettering General Hospital has described the importance of the international aid effort to prevent the spread of ebola. Now back working at Kettering General Hospital as an advanced...
View ArticleNew chippy wins healthy food choices award
A NEWLY opened fish and chip shop has won an Eat Out Eat Well award. The Ocean Bay takeaway on London Road, Kettering, is the first of its kind to receive the accolade. Accredited by nutrition experts,...
View Article‘Legal highs causing major health concerns’
A DEBATE hosted locally to discuss the impact of so-called ‘legal highs’ has revealed the UK is facing a public health challenge due to the continued increase in the use of designer drugs. Chief...
View ArticleIT’S THE FOUR Rs: Reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic . . . and restaurants! School...
PUPILS at Park Junior School in Wellingborough are bouncing with health – and that, as the saying goes, is official! They have been celebrating becoming the first school in Northamptonshire to be...
View ArticleChampions of health! Pupils join athletes in bid for more active lifestyles
ATHLETICS stars have been inspiring local youngsters who are learning how to lead a healthier life. Corby, Oundle and Thrapston School Sports Partnership is the first area in the county to have held a...
View ArticleGP Joanne takes lead in quality care team
NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group, the clinically led organisation responsible for commissioning local health services, has a new ‘clinical chair’ following elections among its GP membership. Dr...
View Article
