Charity and Voluntary Sector
CRUK: More than a third of 16-24 year olds admit to risky behaviour in the sun, according to a new survey from Cancer Research UK’s Made in the Shade campaign. The results showed that 35% plan to use sunbeds, tanning oils, only apply sunscreen when they start to burn, let their skin burn in the hope that it will eventually go brown or don’t intend to wear any sunscreen at all in strong sun this summer.
UKD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that qualified pilots & air traffic controllers with diabetes treated with insulin and other medications can carry out full operation duties including flying commercial aircraft.
Licensed pilots & air traffic controllers, who have diabetes, will need to demonstrate good overall control of their condition before gaining medical qualifications to fly. Pilots with diabetes have already been able to fly recreationally since 2002, but the new policy allows full private flying privileges, once medical requirements are met.
BIG: On average during each of the last 5 years at least 7,800 people have died due to living in cold homes. A £12m Big Lottery Fund initiative will help vulnerable people to keep warm this winter, safeguard their homes against extreme weather, and reduce their risk of falling into fuel and food poverty.
12 projects across England have each received up to £1m each from the BIG’s Communities Living Sustainably initiative which is focused on inspiring people to reap financial, environmental and health gains by adapting the way they live and work and connect together.
