Health and Safety News

Here you will find the latest news and information on health and safety campaigns that NGSU support.

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2008

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Think about how you look after your mental health in 2008.

Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. It's important to take care of yourself and get the most from life.

The Mental Health Foundation have put together 10 top ways to look after your mental health, they also want you to tell them how YOU look after your mental health.

Visit there website by clicking here http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ways/

Depression Awareness Week - 21 April - 28 April

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Depression Awareness Week™ is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of depression, and help Depression Alliance raise money to develop and improve the range of services we offer. The theme this year will be 'Employment'.

In support of the Depression Awareness Week, Acas has, today, issued a new advice to employers/managers on how to spot signs of depression in the workplace.

We have a range of leaflets that are free to members for further information click here

No Smoking Day - 12 March 2008

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Just sign up and we'll give you all the support, resources and information you need to succeed and it's all free!

Whether you're up for the challenge of a smoke free week or you're ready to quit for good, you can raise money to support a charity of your choice.

Are you up for the challenge?

Click on the sign up logo for more information.

Helping Men Get the Pharmacy Message - October 2007

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Under a pioneering new scheme expected to receive approval this month, the MHF will be teaming up with Royal Mail to explain the advantages of pharmacy services to men.

Click here for more information.

National Transplant Campaign - July 2007

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Every year Transplants In Mind organises a week of publicity and events that actively promotes organ and tissue donation for transplantation.

The theme this year is "What are YOU waiting for?"

The target is to sign up over 75,000 new names to the NHS Organ Donor Register. For further information visit : www.transplantsinmind.org.uk/3/338/

Everyman Month - June 2007

This June marks the 10th Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Month. This annual focus on prostate and testicular cancer is an ongoing campaign to increase both awareness and funding for vital research into these cancers.

There are many events and activities going on throughout the month and just after, with many ways to show your support.

visit : www.everyman-campaign.org/about/activity/everyman-month.html

FruityFriday - 25 May 2007

World Cancer Research Fund's (WCRF) Fruity Friday campaign will be happening on Friday 25 May 2007. Put the date in your diary!

WCRF UK's goal for Fruity Friday is to increase public awareness of the links between diet, nutrition and cancer prevention, and to raise valuable funds for our cancer research and education programmes.

Fruity Friday is a great way to lend your support and get others involved in fundraising activities too!

To find out how to join in the fun, visit www.fruityfriday.org.uk

Watch this space for further information

Mental Health Week 8-14 April 2007

For Mental Health Action Week 2007 the Mental Health Foundation are launching a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of friendships in maintaining good mental health. According to a survey by the Foundation, almost 80% of people know at least two friends who have experienced a mental health problem, yet many don't want to amit their own mental health problems for fear of what friends might think. Reassuringly, 85% of people with mental health problems reported that when their friends did find out, they were concerned and offered support.

As part of their campain they have produced a booklet called 'Keeping us going', which offers help and guidance for people with mental health problems and their friends. You will find further information from our website by clicking here.

No Smoking Day - 14 March 2007

No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness campaign that helps smokers that want to stop. The first No Smoking Day was on Ash Wednesday in 1984 and it now takes place on the second Wednesday in March. The campaign is now in its 24th year and is a firm fixture in the UK calendar because of its continuing success. On No Smoking Day 2006 1.5 million smokers made a quit attempt and millions more used the Day to take a step towards stopping smoking. You can find further information on our website by click here.

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