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Nuffield Health and The British Psychological Society join forces to develop best practice for supporting physical and emotional health

Updated: Friday 25 January 2019

Published: Friday 25 January 2019

Leaving your child in the care of other people is never easy, however, the reassurance that comes from selecting the right nursery can make the process much easier.

Updated: Friday 28 December 2018

Published: Friday 7 August 2015

We talk a lot about the cost of mental health in the workplace. But what benefits do employees living with emotional wellbeing issues bring to the economy and to your business?

Updated: Thursday 27 December 2018

Published: Tuesday 3 October 2017

Combining swimming, cycling and running, triathlons require dedication to three very different disciplines, and alternative techniques for each. Triathlon coach Peter Bryan provides expert advice for all sprint triathletes in this six-month training programme.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Wednesday 13 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Monday 11 April 2016

With a mass of determined riders travelling at speed, it's no wonder injuries at cycling events are a common occurrence. Elite racing cyclist Andrew Marriott offers some advice to help you steer clear of injury.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Friday 29 April 2016

Get triathlon ready with Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp's top tips to outdoors swimming.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Published: Friday 24 June 2016

Build up your endurance ahead of your 10k run with this 2-months-to-go training programme from Nuffield Health experts.

Updated: Thursday 13 December 2018

Published: Thursday 13 December 2018

Putting a dedicated role into schools with responsibility for wellbeing can make a positive difference to the emotional and physical wellbeing of students and staff, suggests new research from Nuffield Health. The findings from the report ‘Improving wellbeing in schools’, conclude that the role should not be added to the existing staff’s responsibilities, if it is to have an impact on students and staff.

Updated: Monday 19 November 2018

Published: Monday 19 November 2018

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group of the Year, for a second year, at the LaingBuisson Awards 2018. The award celebrates high quality care and continuous improvement, as well as innovation and excellence in going above and beyond.

Updated: Friday 16 November 2018

Published: Friday 16 November 2018

International cancer care provider GenesisCare and leading health and wellbeing charity Nuffield Health have signed a new partnership to provide high quality oncology diagnosis, care and treatment. The alliance will co-design and implement complete cancer care pathways for patients in the UK, including expanding existing operations and improving access in under-served regions.

Updated: Wednesday 1 August 2018

Published: Wednesday 1 August 2018

Think strength training will slow you down? Think again. Personal Trainer Haydn Ward provides a guide to strength training for cyclists.

Updated: Thursday 12 July 2018

Published: Friday 8 April 2016

Many people find they start to develop a sagging jawline as they get older. Discover the best solutions, from cosmetic surgery to dermal fillers.

Updated: Wednesday 6 June 2018

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

New research released today reveals one in 10 Brits over the age of 60 have waited almost half a year for an operation or diagnostic test on the NHS with one in three saying the wait impacted on their mental health. There was also an emotional cost to waiting – for the individual and their family - according to the results.

Updated: Wednesday 30 May 2018

Published: Wednesday 30 May 2018

Filled with vitamin E this recipe will give a welcome, and tasty, boost to your immune system.

Updated: Tuesday 15 May 2018

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its analysis of the quality and safety of care provided by independent acute hospitals across England.

Updated: Wednesday 11 April 2018

Published: Wednesday 11 April 2018

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is five months away, this plan should help strengthen your base fitness.

Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Nuffield Health and VitalityHealth joint venture will create a whole workforce solution.

Updated: Monday 19 February 2018

Published: Wednesday 20 September 2017

This body conditioning workout mimics the timing and duration of boxing rounds to prepare you for the cardiovascular and strength challenges of the sport.

Updated: Thursday 1 February 2018

Published: Friday 16 December 2016

More men in the UK are killing themselves than ever in the last decade. This stark statistic has been brought to light in the latest figures on mortality released by the Office for National Statistics.

Updated: Thursday 21 December 2017

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015