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Dementia Action Week: “It’s not called getting old its called getting ill” | CBJ News Reports

Nottingham City’s diagnosis rate was estimated 77.8% above the National and East Midlands average, for adults aged 65 and over.

The Alzheimer’s Society and Nottingham City Council are raising awareness of this year’s theme for Dementia action week: diagnosis. The campaign takes place from the 15th to the 21st of May. The society encourages people and families to get diagnosed as early as possible to avoid reaching a crisis point. Part of their campaign line is “It’s not called getting old, it’s

National Weaning Week: Difficulties Weaning could be an early sign of autism

The National Autistic Society says that difficulties with weaning could be an early sign that a baby has autism. The Kids Feeding Team say that when solid foods are introduced, children that could be autistic may avoid particular foods, with certain textures or tastes.

Clarice Jobson- Mitchual is a psychologist and researcher in autism. She says that autism is usually diagnosed as early as 24 months, but in some cases, it can be diagnosed even earlier. Ms Mitchaul has found in her experience th

COVID-19 and Global Warming: A time for change or the end as we know it?

The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts this year’s annual emissions will reduce between 6 – 8% as a result of the pandemic. As many people all over the world worked from home and vast amounts of vehicles came off the road, it has made many people wonder: could COVID-19 highlight the necessary change needed to save the planet?

Back in May 2019, the UK government declared a Climate Emergency. Over a` year later while we are easing out of lockdown, it is clear to see how the government