Financial stress is a contributing factor in our mental health that often goes unaddressed and young people are increasingly feeling the pressure… 72% of young people said they are ‘often’ or ‘always’ worried about money* More than three-quarters of students worry about making ends meet while at university** 35% of students said they use their […]
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18th – 24th March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a week that aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion. This year we thought it would be helpful to explore where the term Neurodiversity comes from and what classes as a neurodiverse condition. Where does the term ‘neurodiversity’ come from? The term neurodiversity […]
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB), Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) and Vita Health Group have been jointly shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Partnership Award, based on their joint work to better support the mental health needs of people living in Basildon and Brentwood. This includes the new […]
Five tips to help you fend off difficult feelings this Valentine’s Day Feeling down or lonely on Valentine’s Day is much more common than you might think. People can find the day triggering for many reasons; they may be going through a break-up, mourning the loss of a friend or family member, or have underlying […]
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Staying safe online is becoming increasingly difficult as cyberattacks become more sophisticated. Whether it be impersonating someone you know or an organisation/business that you trust, cybercriminals encourage individuals to share personal or sensitive information or click on malicious web links or attachments. Human error has been reported as the major contributing factor behind many data […]
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We recently celebrated Time to Talk Day (February 1st), the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. The annual awareness day, by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, is a day for you. It’s a chance for you to be open with your friends, family, online community, and work colleagues and come together to talk, listen and change […]
Vita Health Group champions diversity as it takes part in Race Equality Week 2024. Vita Health Group is proud to be participating in Race Equality Week, from 5-11 February 2024. Race Equality Week will unite thousands of organisations in action to seriously address race inequality in the workplace. A UK-wide initiative, Race Equality Week was […]
Let’s ring in the new year with improved financial health! A New Year can be daunting with the hope of making resolutions you think you might not be able to keep, however following the below simple steps may help you feel your financial best and start 2024 with a positive plan. Small, simple changes can […]
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In recent years, lots of scientific research has been conducted into shockwave therapy. And whilst it’s been proven to successfully reduce pain, there are a whole host of other great benefits to the treatment. So, if you’re weighing up whether shockwave therapy is right for you – fear not. Our musculoskeletal specialists here at Vita […]
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Corticosteroid injections have been widely used in musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine and rheumatology since the 1940s. They are used to treat a variety of inflammatory diseases and conditions in the body. Although pain relief is the primary purpose and benefit of a steroid injection, there are a whole host of other ways patients can benefit from […]
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Dry January started in 2013 with 4,000 people committing to abstaining from alcohol for a month. Now in its 10th year, it’s come a long way since then, with over 130,000 taking part in 2022. It’s gained popularity as a way for individuals to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol, promote healthier habits and potentially experience […]
The third Monday of January has long been dubbed the most depressing day of the year, also known as Blue Monday: the festive season is over, the weather is gloomy and bills are incoming. But in reality, Blue Monday is just a myth. In fact, it’s a term that was conjured up for a marketing […]
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