Falling can happen while skating or biking. The head requires protection to keep it safe, but are skateboard helmets and bike helmets the same thing?
Safety should be the first consideration when deciding between skate and bike helmets, but options are still abundant. It's important that helmets work properly.
You don't want to ride your town bike to the neighborhood coffee shop while wearing your equestrian helmet for reasons other than the fact that you would look ridiculous. Of course, various variations are a result of sport-specific features and fashion.
Do a lot of skating activities, like in-line skating, rolling-skating, using a kick-scooter, electric skateboarding, longboarding, and skateboarding, not also put the user at danger of one significant impact?
The answer is yes. As a result, the majority of skate helmets on the market today are dual-certified and meet CPSC requirements.
For aesthetic reasons, several casual road cyclists, commuters, and mountain bikers use skate type helmets.
The Company Chemists' Association (CCA) has highlighted a worrying trend of increasing numbers of pharmacy closures in England, which is disproportionately
affecting the most deprived communities in the country.
With 338 more pharmacies closed this year, an average of eight pharmacies closed per week, there has been a net loss of 1,008 pharmacies in England since 2015, the
CCA said.
Between 2015 and June 2023, maximum number of pharmacies were closed in the 20 per cent most deprived neighbourhoods of the country, with 37.5 per cent of the total
closures occurring in Indices of Multiple Deprivation deciles 1 and 2.
The association has raised concern that "permanent closures will undermine healthcare accessibility in deprived areas, where access tends to be more limited despite
greater need."
The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry has been published today, bringing to light a devastating chapter in the history of the UK's healthcare system.
The inquiry, which was launched by former Prime Minister Theresa May in 2017, examined how contaminated blood products infected over 30,000 NHS patients with
deadly viruses, including HIV and Hepatitis C, between the 1970s and 1990s.
Following the publication of the report, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a formal apology on behalf of successive governments, acknowledging the state's
significant failings.
He stated that he finds it "impossible to comprehend" how victims felt when injected with deadly diseases through no fault of their own.
A recent report by the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has shed light on ongoing supply challenges in England's generic medicines market,
revealing significant issues impacting patient care.
The report highlights significant challenges faced in supply of medicines as currently, 51.72 per cent of generics in short supply lack licensed alternatives,
posing substantial hurdles to ensuring continuous patient care.
Additionally, 39.08 per cent of affected generics are branded, indicating widespread disruptions across the market.
A notable 26.44 per cent of generics experiencing shortages have been affected for over six months, highlighting persistent difficulties in supply chain management.
The report indicates that 0.15 per cent of generic medicine presentations listed in the Drug Tariff are currently facing supply issues, impacting accessibility
nationwide.