Category: Health & Beauty
Local GPs deliver better patient satisfaction than their English counterparts
A recent patient survey shows Guernsey patients are very happy with the service they receive from their Doctor’s surgery The comprehensive patient survey was carried out across all Guernsey GP practices by leading UK research specialists Ipsos MORI. Patients, who were randomly selected in order to ensure they spanned a wide range of demographic profiles, [...]
Fabrice Muamba to unveil Guernsey’s first public access defibrillator
The Skipton Swimarathon and Guernsey’s Cardiac Action Group today announced that the first public access defibrillator funded from monies raised by the 2012 Skipton Swimarathon will be unveiled by Fabrice Muamba on 14 April. The ceremony will take place at Footes Lane, home of Guernsey Football Club, where Fabrice will be joined by local legend [...]
Male Uprising Guernsey funds education equipment for schools
Male cancer charity, Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG) has funded the purchase of nine sets of Testicular Self-Examination Models for use in the Bailiwick’s schools. The Sexual Health And Relationships Education department teaches Year 11 boys about testicular cancer and how to check for lumps and other abnormalities. The boys are shown an educational film and [...]
Free Autism Awareness Training for Volunteers
Volunteers and sports coaches who work with children on the Autism spectrum are invited to attend a FREE training workshop on Autism Awareness in March. The session has been organised by the Guernsey Community Foundation and the Guernsey Sports Commission, and is being delivered by Catherine Hall of the National Autistic Society Guernsey Branch. It [...]
Anti-drink drive campaign results in fewer arrests
THE Christmas anti-drink drive campaign has resulted in fewer people being charged despite an increase in the number of checks. Guernsey Police, which jointly co-ordinates the campaign with the Drug & Alcohol Strategy, has revealed that over the Christmas and New Year, just 11 people were arrested and charged for driving while under the influence [...]
Male Uprising Guernsey and Prostate Cancer Guernsey provide vital new equipment for Guernsey’s Medical Specialist Group
After only nine months since its inception, Male Uprising Guernsey is already making a difference to male cancer suffers on Guernsey. MUG and Prostate Cancer Guernsey have recently provided the funds for two pieces of high-tech scanning equipment for the Urology department at the Medical Specialist Group. The special scanner and biofeedback machine will enable [...]
ISLAND’S BIGGEST EVER FUNDRAISING APPEAL REACHES £4 MILLION TOTAL
LES Bourgs Hospice has completed its Redevelopment Appeal and raised the £4 million needed to replace the hospice with a purpose-built facility. At the start of 2010, Les Bourgs launched Guernsey’s biggest ever fundraising appeal to demolish the old building and develop a hospice facility fit for the 21st century. With a target of £4 [...]
MILLION POUND LOTTERY DRAW DELAYED BY A WEEK
SATURDAY’S draw for the Les Bourgs Million Pound Lottery has been delayed for just one more week to increase the chances of tickets selling out and therefore maximising the benefit for the Hospice. When the lottery was launched in June, it had been hoped that the draw could take place on Saturday, which is World [...]
Guernsey Practitioner to Speak at Autumn WellBeing Fair in Jersey
Mental Conditioning Performance Coach Sophie Knight, based in Guernsey and specialising in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Sports Performance and Hypnotherapy, is preparing to go inter-island to join the Autumn WellBeing Fair in Jersey. The Fair is being held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 2012 at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel and will involve talks, [...]
Disability Survey and Carers’ Survey
This week, the Paralympics begin. London will again play host to some extraordinary feats of strength, courage and determination – this time, all from disabled athletes and sports-people. Closer to home, disabled people in Guernsey and Alderney are being asked to share their own stories. The focus is wide, much broader than just sporting success. This is [...]
