Review reveals the “positive” impact of Family Group Conferencing in Sunderland
For those families at risk of breaking down, a programme designed to bring together a trusted support network ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is having a positive impact in Sunderland, study finds.
Family Group Conferencing (FGC), which originated...
SUNDERLAND has become the first local authority in the North East to sign the Healthy Weight Declaration, underlining a commitment to supporting residents to live full and healthy lives.
Signing the declaration means that Sunderland City Council is committing to delivering practical measures to help the city’s residents stay healthy,...
Rev Chris Howson, Chaplain at the University of Sunderland and Anglican Priest at Sunderland Minister offers some words of comfort.
"These are extraordinary times. It is quite understandable that our staff and students are anxious and concerned about the impact the virus will have on people and on our futures.
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The impact and importance of Alzheimer’s research by academics at the University of Sunderland has been shared with the public at one of the region’s major visitor attractions.
From the future direction of specialist dementia nursing care, to a tool which can potentially diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, Dr Heather Yemm and...
SUNDERLAND'S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH is urging residents to continue being cautious to allow everyone to live safely alongside Covid following changes to the national guidance.
In her latest video to residents, Gerry said: "This week we see a change to national guidance around Covid 19 and you will no...
During the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023, new research was presented that highlights the benefits of taking short breaks from sitting for individuals with type 1 diabetes.
The study revealed that engaging in frequent, brief bursts of activity can effectively aid in managing blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the risk...
In 2023, enterprises in Sunderland experienced a substantial upsurge, courtesy of the continuous triumph of the city's gift card scheme.
Since its launch in 2020 by Sunderland BID the card has created sales of more than £265,000 for companies operating across retail, hospitality and leisure.
And 2023 has proven to be...
“I think when the world feels so chaotic and uncertain, taking that time out for yourself to exercise has such a huge impact on your mental wellbeing, for boosting your spirit and your mood, and just helping you to cope.”
That is the message from 21-year-old Team Sunderland Netball President...
Grave holders in Sunderland are being advised about improvements and grounds maintenance works for updating and making cemeteries safer and greener.
As part of the works, including a safety survey of all memorials and grave stones, the City Council is requiring that grave holders remove any unauthorised items such as...
Bicycles are a type of horse that doesn't eat grass or need to poop, and if you feed them petrol, they turn into a motorbike.
When purchasing a bicycle, it's important to remember that red ones go faster, and if you want to be popular, get a car instead.
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