Health pages - Burngreave Messenger

Chronically ill find silver linings in lockdown

14th June 2021

Story and photo by Alison and Cara. For people living with ME and fibromyalgia, the move to a digital social life has opened up new opportunities. “Zoom sessions have been a complete game changer for [Read more]

Cultural barriers to vaccinations

14th June 2021

Story by Mohammad Ali, GP. For most people COVID-19 is either mild or has no symptoms. However, significant numbers will end up with severe disease, while others develop critical illness or risk Long Covid symptoms. [Read more]

As one door opens…

14th June 2021

Story by Dianne Hancock. For some people, a year of recurring lockdowns has been a tough time, there has been loss, isolation and huge changes to ordinary life. For others it’s brought unexpected bonuses: more [Read more]

Speak Out! – About HEALTH

14th June 2021

Healthwatch and the Burngreave Messenger want to hear from YOU. Tell us about your health, share helpful tips and encourage greater health in our community by using your community paper to share what’s worked and [Read more]