As a result of the global demographic challenge of an ageing population and the increasing diversity of working life, there has been a growing focus on sustainable work over the life course which has also placed greater emphasis on the […]
It seems like almost every day now we see in the news and read in newspapers about the increasing pressures on our NHS, strains on resources and the daily challenges facing already overworked GP staff. Mobile health applications (m-health apps) […]
As the old year makes way for the new, it’s time to reflect on some of the topics we’ve been covering on The Knowledge Exchange blog over the past twelve months. We’ve published over 70 blog posts in 2019, covering […]
Gangs and serious organised crime groups are increasingly targeting vulnerable people, including children and young people to become involved in drug trafficking and other kinds of illegal activities. Police and local authorities assisted by third sector and charity partners are […]
The number of over-50s experiencing loneliness could reach two million by 2026. This compares to around 1.4 million in 2016/7 – a 49% increase in 10 years. It has also been estimated that around 1.5 million people aged 50 and […]
Olga_Moroz/Shutterstock Guest post by: Dolly Theis, University of Cambridge Would you eat a burger if you knew it contained almost 6,000 calories? Some would gladly tuck in while others would recoil in horror. But if you have calories on […]
There is a societal expectation that pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby are happy and exciting times. However, it may come as a surprise to learn that up to 1 in 5 women develop a mental illness during […]
Today is the start of Sexual Health Week, which aims to raise awareness about services for the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The UK has a strong track record in the provision of STI services. But they […]
Guest post by Michael McCluskey, Keele University Most parents are aware that physical activity is good for children – as it can help to improve their sense of self and have a positive impact on their mental health and […]
June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM), which aims to raise awareness of and promote GRT history and culture. It is widely recognised that raising awareness of different cultures is a key part of addressing prejudice and discrimination. […]
