Tag: Health

King’s Trusted Sikh Bodyguard Honoured in Birthday Honours

One of the most recognisable yet previously little-known figures within the Royal Household has been formally recognised for his decades of dedicated service to the Royal Family. Jagjivan Singh Khangura, affectionately known as "Jag", has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in the King's Birthday Honours, celebrating a career spent protecting King Charles III and senior members of the Royal...

Bhangra Makes History at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix

In a landmark moment for British Punjabi culture, bhangra took centre stage at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the very first time, bringing the colour, energy and spirit of Punjabi heritage to one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. As part of South Asian Heritage Month, spectators at Silverstone Circuit witnessed a spectacular cultural performance ahead of the Formula 1 Sprint celebrations,...
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COVID-19 in India: 7,000+ new cases recorded – 39% increase from yesterday

An upward trend of Covid-19 cases continued in India on Thursday, with the country recording 7,240 new cases over the last 24 hours. Bringing...

Due to HRT shortages head of COVID vaccine taskforce will lead new unit

The head of the UK’s vaccine taskforce has been appointed to a new unit set up to help tackle the shortage in hormone replacement...

New NHS Campaign Encourages South Asians with Mental Health Concerns to Consider Talk Therapy

A new NHS campaign is encouraging people struggling with their mental health to seek confidential help from NHS talking therapies. Research shows that nearly half...

NHS England Launches New Campaign to Combat Fear of Cancer

NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new campaign that focuses on tackling the fear of cancer — rather than specific symptoms. The key...

NHS Couch to 5K App Motivates South Asian Adults to Get Fit this Summer

Public Health England (PHE) is encouraging adults across the nation to use the NHS Couch to 5K app to support them in their journey toward...

“No Further Measures” Before New Year, Says Health Secretary Sajid Javid

Health Secretary, Sajid Javid says there will be no further Covid restrictions in England before the New year. The health secretary has said however, that...

England Enters ‘Plan B’ Under New Covid Rules

People in England will be required to work from home again and face masks will be mandatory in most public places, in an effort...

Covid: Masks to Become Mandatory in England from Tuesday

Mandatory mask-wearing will return to shops and public transport in England this week, following three confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the UK. The...

Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid Confirms Two Cases of Omicron Variant Detected in UK

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron. Health secretary Sajid Javid said the cases in...

Watch: New Every Mind Matters Campaign Launches to Support South Asians

A new campaign has launched after half of all adults and almost two-thirds of South Asians in England say pandemic negatively impacted their mental...

Barbie Debuts ‘Role Model’ Dolls to Honour COVID-19 Heroes, Including Oxford-AztraZeneca Co-Creator

Toymaker Mattel has dedicated six Barbie dolls to COVID-19 heroes for its line of 'role model' dolls. The scientist who designed the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine,...

Covid: Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo to Help Drive Vaccine Uptake

Some of the country’s top food and travel businesses have joined the national effort to get as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19. Uber,...