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1/1 THE family of a 38-year-old man who was found hanged at home said they feel like the NHS failed him after an urgent referral to the mental health team had not been carried out appropriately. Robert Whelan was found hanging at the house he was staying at in Jacob Street in Accrington on February 26. An inquest at Accrington Town Hall heard that on February 3, Robert had been rushed to Royal Blackburn Hospital after attempting to take his own life. Coroner Richard Taylor told the inquest that so severe were his injuries he had to be transferred to Royal Preston Hospital to undergo plastic surgery.
Hyndburn trees for vaccines A council has pledged to plant one oak tree for every 5,000 people who take the Covid vaccine. Bosses at Hyndburn Borough Council said they would plant one tree in a local park for every 5,000 residents who completed their vaccination course in 2021. As part of the Community Champions Initiative, Hyndburn Council are working closely with local NHS services to help with vaccination uptake and deliver various Covid-19 information initiatives and campaigns. Hyndburn GP and clinical director of Hyndburn central, Dr Fiona Ford, said: “This is a wonderful way to recognise all those who are saying yes to their vaccination and also very fitting to recognise our Acorn Vaccination Centre, with oak trees being planted as a lasting reminder and reflection.”
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How women are supercharging their fitness with period tracking apps
From educational guides to nutritional advice, the rise of FemTech is allowing women to have enhanced authority over their bodies
Downloads of FemTech apps have increased during the pandemic
“Women are not small men” is the title of a TEDx talk given by Dr Stacy Sims, a human performance innovator specialising in sex differences in training and nutrition. It is a good synopsis for the phone conversation I’m having with sports scientist Esther Goldsmith as the rain pours down on a gloomy Richmond morning.
Goldsmith, a former professional dancer, is telling me about FitrWoman, the free period-tracking and training app that she works on. It’s the first time that I’ve spoken about periods and menstruation for so long and in so much detail – but I am far from the only one interested.