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Resources for 'mid-lifers'

26 February 2010
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Two new information campaigns and resources have launched this week aimed at 'mid-lifers'. NHS MidLifeCheck is a free, online lifestyle assessment service for adults aged 40 and over. 'Swap It, Don't Stop It' is a Change4Life campaign aimed at overweight adults encouraging them to swap unhealthy behaviours for healthy ones.

New TB awareness campaign

25 February 2010
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A new campaign to boost awareness of tuberculosis in England was launched this week. "The truth about TB," campaign centres on the experiences of people who have or used to have tuberculosis, whose stories are included in a DVD and on a website. The website contains resources for health professionals and the public, including information leaflets, posters and personal stories.

How to use the NHS in Scotland

25 February 2010
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NHS Scotland have launched a new website - How to use the NHS in Scotland. The site contains information in 17 different languages and is aimed at those new to the NHS or NHS services. Information is available on the web site, in video or text form, and as a DVD. The videos which make up the DVD provide a clear and simple guide to the NHS in Scotland. This includes information about family doctors (GPs), dentists, opticians, pharmacists, and out of hours services.

Three new campaigns aimed at young people

05 February 2010
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Young people must feel well and truly targeted at the moment with three new campaigns aimed specifically at them launched in the past few weeks. "Why let drink decide?" tackles alcohol awareness, "Lets Dance" gets them "boogying" and "Say Yes to a chlamydia test" does what it says on the tin.

Cancer Research UK launches translation service

29 January 2010
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Cancer Research UK now have a partnership with Language Line - who interpret telephone conversations in over 170 languages. People affected by cancer who need an interpreter can now have their questions answered via Cancer Research telephone helpline. The service will be free to use and callers will receive the same confidential help and support as those speaking directly to the team of nurses.