January 2017

    MidMeds Social |February 2017       Links to articles featured throughout the MidMeds social media network in February 2017   Tuesday 28th February The levy on sugary drinks will provide £415m for sports and healthy eating in England's schools, says Education Secretary Justine Greening. Every school will be allocated funds to help with facilities for mental health as...

    UK Blog Awards 2017 Finalist       Thanks to your votes, the MidMeds Blog has reached the final 8 in the Health & Social Care category for the UK Blog Awards. It's now up to the 2 judges, Georgina Bentliff of Hammersmith Books, and Doctor Rupy Aujla, from The Doctors Kitchen website. We are up against some tough competition...

    The 10 Biggest Superfood Trends in 2017       Experts are predicting edible insects, animal organs and bacon-flavoured red algae are some of the biggest superfood trends to hit the UK in 2017.     1) Red Algae Described by many as 'bacon flavoured seaweed', red algae allows people to eat healthily while avoiding any boring tastes.   2...

    The 10 Best Feel-Good Health Stories of 2016       Tragedies, scandals and other forms of bad news can usually take up much of the front pages. However it's important to take a look at some of the good news too! In 2016 there was plenty of positive and inspiring healthcare stories, here's our top 10!  ...

    MidMeds Social | January 2017       Links to articles featured throughout the MidMeds social media network in January 2017   Thursday 9th January Record numbers of patients spent more than four hours in accident and emergency units in England in January, figures leaked to the BBC suggest. During a difficult winter for the NHS, January appears to...