What is the Best Contraception for You?

Today is World Contraception Day (WCD), aiming to improve the awareness of contraception so young people can make informed decisions surrounding their sexual and reproductive health.

There are so many different types of contraception, and many people, particularly young people, aren’t always aware of the options.

Here are some of the main ways you can prevent unwanted pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases (STIs and STDs).

Falls Prevention Week - falls are not an inevitable part of aging

It’s Falls Prevention Week this week and we’re promoting how you can educate patients, friends and family to help prevent falls. Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. While our risk of falls increases with age and frailty they do not need to lead to injury, fear of falling or a long lie. There are some simple things that you can do to reduce your risk of falling, from talking about falls, keeping active, reviewing medication, getting eyes and ears tested yearly and having the right footwear. Alice Kilby, consultant therapist Falls Prevention and Management explains more...