Get your body MoT

Bucks residents aged between 40 and 74 are being encouraged to book a free NHS Health Check at their GP surgery.The council points out that the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 dia

Town's health tonic

A new initiative called ‘health on the high street’ is being trialled in Aylesbury town centre.The first such pilot scheme involving Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is set to open later t

Funtime for free

Bucks and Herts families who have children and young adults with additional needs can take part in six leisure activities this summer. The free activities are being provided by charity Absolutely

New neuro name

The Chilterns MS Centre in Wendover has rebranded as the Chilterns Neuro Centre.This reflects the opening up of the charity’s support services to people with neurological conditions other than m

The age of caring

Bucks residents have given their thoughts on what healthy ageing means to them as part of an exercise being run by Buckinghamshire Council.According to the World Health Organisation, ‘ageing wel

Homeless cash aid

A Government department has awarded Buckinghamshire Council £2.7 million of funding to help rough sleepers.The funding f

Stub it out and save

Stoptober is back and local smokers are being invited to join more than 2.5 million others who have attempted to quit during the campaign since the launch a decade ago.

Even superheroes need some extra protection

Parents and guardians are being reminded that all children from five to 11 are now able to get a vaccination against COVID-19.

How to grab a jab

There are plenty of ways to get a Covid-19 booster jab in Bucks in the coming days, as the vaccination programme ramps up to include more people.

Vax van gears up to help

A Health on the Move van will bring more Covid-19 vaccinations and booster jabs to Bucks during the coming week. A mobile clinic is due to visit Aylesbury, Gerrards Cross, Win