Health Matters: Managing weight courses on offer

Professor Paul Gately, National Obesity Forum chair for Yorkshire and the Humber, has urged families in Doncaster to take advantage of the free Carnegie Weight Management Clubs programme funded by NHS Doncaster.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Feb 2011, 15:34 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2011, 15:40 BST

"The CWM Clubs started this weekend in Rossington and Thorne but families still have the opportunity to join a club and make positive lifestyle changes for the future.

"The clubs are a great way to make friends, boost self esteem and loose weight as a family. Our clubs are completely free and are funded by NHS Doncaster so don't miss out."

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The clubs are for children aged four to 17 who are concerned about their weight to attend with a parent or carer.

After completing the course, families will receive extra support to take part in sports and activities locally.

To apply, call Claire Baldwin on 0113 812 5358 or email [email protected].

Donation to aid cancer sufferers

Simplyhealth, has pledged more than 15,000 to The Haven, in Leeds. The donation will cover the cost of acupuncture services for people with breast cancer who visit The Haven from across the region and beyond.

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The Haven, a national charity, provides a completely free programme of support and holistic therapies to both women and men with breast cancer.

It aims to provide support and services to help visitors cope with the physical and emotional side effects of the disease and its treatment.

Specialist nurses and experts in nutrition, exercise and emotional support provide tailor-made programmes of care for each visitor.

Since opening in Yorkshire in October 2008, more than 850 women and one man have benefited from The Haven programme. Acupuncture, which can relieve side effects of breast cancer and its treatment, is one of a host of therapies offered. For more information visit www.thehaven.org.uk or call 0113 284 7800.

Stroke unit goes to a new home

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The Bradford Royal Infirmary's Stroke Unit has a new home following a 400,000 refurbishment programme.

The Stroke Unit moved into ward nine from ward 24 after a refit which took 10 weeks to complete. It means the unit can now cater for up to 23 patients instead of the previous 14.

Last year, the unit employed two stroke researchers, in conjunction with the Yorkshire Stroke Research Network, to increase the recruitment of stroke patients into clinical trials.

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