Coping with Arthritis by Catherine Rose
Put simply, arthritis means inflammation of the joints and can be due to numerous causes. Although it is thought of as a disease of the elderly, it can affect people of all ages, even children. There are more than a hundred different types and over 10,000 people in the UK live with the disease. […]
The Money Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a mighty short-term impact on personal finances, but the effects could be here for many years. It’s a fool’s errand to try to make financial predictions, but we can certainly make some educated guesses about what happens next. […]
Saving More Than Just Seed by Brian Clarke
How many of us have heard the story ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’? I’m guessing quite a few, but how many went on to ask whether those five magic beans were F1 hybrids or open-pollinated? Does it matter? Well, it may have to Jack’s mother, especially if she intended saving the seed from that huge beanstalk to grow it again next year! […]
The Art of Self-Care by Kate Duggan
Show yourself some extra kindness this autumn
Many of us have been inspired to exercise more this year. Exercise can boost your mood and ease anxiety, as well as help to keep you healthy. But as the days grow shorter and colder, it’s all too easy to let those good habits slip. […]
Face Masks Are The Most Unlikely Political Football Of Our Lifetimes by Tom Beasley
I find myself wondering a lot about how the humble face covering became such a divisive political issue. It’s not as if there isn’t enough going on, even without the whole pandemic unpleasantness. Britain is heading towards a kamikaze break from the EU, America is rampaging into an election in which the incumbent President seems primed to contest a hypothetical defeat well beyond polling day and racially-charged unrest over police brutality is still bubbling under the surface. But the world is getting worked up over a little bit of fabric in front of your face that might save the lives of everyone’s gran. […]
The Best Locations For A Post-Lockdown Road Trip
The loss of complete freedom to travel didn’t stop us from planning ahead.
This year brought unprecedented changes to our freedom to travel as we wish. However, we can now turn our attention to what we’ll do with the relaxation of lockdown. […]
No Ricoh, No Problem
The Sky Blues start their first season in the championship after an eight year exodus on 12th September against Bristol City.
At the time of writing Coventry are about to face League One outfit Mk Dons in the league cup, both sides first competitive game since March. Therefore, I think this is a good time to try to predict how the season will play out. But before I do, here are some things that might affect our season. […]
Feeling Unwell? Seek Medical Attention
A West Midlands NHS doctor is urging people to seek medical attention straight away if they are feeling unwell, following growing evidence that people are going to GPs and doctors too late.
Dr Ron Daniels BEM, an intensive care doctor at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, working at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals, said it was imperative that people laid aside their fears of “catching COVID-19” at GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities. […]
COVID-19 Update – Part III – Endgame!
By the time you read this, either lockdown will have started to be a memory or we will be subject to a ‘second wave’ and local or national restrictions. In either circumstance, the way ahead will be uncertain and complex as the post-Covid ‘new normal’ collides with the final lap of Brexit negotiations. Here, for the final time, are a few issues to look out for. […]
Focus On Flu
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, it is essential that we are ready to deal with likely future illness during the winter months. Flu season will soon arrive and we at Castle Medical Centre are fully prepared to vaccinate all vulnerable patients in a safe way from September when our vaccinations arrive. The success of this campaign will be vital to protecting patients from flu in a year which could see a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, alongside flu and norovirus infections. […]
