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One in five pregnant women in Birmingham is overweight and so run a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. So the Maternal Lighten Up service is here to help women maintain a healthy weight...
Bernard was referred into Gateway's Health Trainer service by his GP at the start of this year, as he had raised cholesterol and was overweight. Six months later, he recorded a statement on our...
Money is tight for everyone at the moment, but having a baby is a major expense. Research suggests a baby costs anywhere between £1,600 to £7,200 in its first year. It can be incredibly daunting for...
Over the years I've been working in social inclusion in Birmingham, I've seen many strategies announced in the name of innovation. But inequalities persist; people still need help. Above our heads,...
Around 50 people took part in our annual Fun Run in Cannon Hill Park on Saturday. And - whether they ran, walked or did a bit of both - everyone managed the full 5k. What an achievement! We provide...
The media image of teenage pregnancy - that rates are soaring; that teens are getting pregnant to try and play the system; that they then make bad parents - is far from the truth. For example:...
At the end of last year, you may remember we started a bike hire scheme. We bought two bikes and began hiring them out to Health Trainer clients who wanted to give cycling a go. Cycling is a great...
Last Friday saw our annual celebration of achievements made by the people we've worked with over the last twelve months. We want to say a big "thank you" to everyone who came to help us celebrate at...
Happy Ramadhan (Ramadhan Mubarak). This year, Ramadhan will start around the 9th July, meaning that we will have sixteen hours of fasting between dawn and dusk every day. So here are five tips from...
