This years’, World Health Day theme is “My health, my right”. The face that our health is a basic and essential asset that affects all other aspects of our lives, and that health is a right has been almost universally accepted.   In fact, the 1946 Constitution of the World Health Organisation (WHO) expands on the right to health as the following: “The right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health”, with the term health defined as: “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or... Read More

In our fast-paced world, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also known as chronic diseases have emerged as a major global health concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. NCDs kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 74% of all deaths globally. These diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, most cancers, and respiratory diseases, are often linked to lifestyle factors, with diet and physical activity playing a pivotal role.  Metabolic risks factors such as raised blood pressure, increased blood glucose, elevated blood lipid and obesity can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVDS), the leading NCD in terms of premature death. Unhealthy diet and a lack... Read More

C3 Collaborating for Health part of a faith-based mental health programme for young Muslim women Co-led by Professor Andy Jones, a public health academic with C3 Collaborating for Health. The University of Hertfordshire-led research team has won more than half a million in funding to evaluate a new faith-based mental health intervention aimed at supporting young Muslim women. The new, faith-based intervention is aimed at supporting young Muslim women in East London and Birmingham. The team, formed of researchers from the universities of Hertfordshire, East Anglia, Leeds and Birmingham City, plus representatives from the charities Inspirited Minds and C3 Collaborating for... Read More

Importance of physical exercise We often hear about the importance of exercise and staying physically active through advertisements on TV and social media and from health professionals like GPs. The World Health Organisation recommends adults complete approximately 75 minutes of intense exercise, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise, each week – that could be while you’re walking to or from work, picking children up for from school, or any activity that keeps you moving in general. By staying active and avoiding sedentary lifestyles, we reduce the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, most... Read More

What is the issue?  Nurses are leaving their jobs  Europe, including the UK, is facing a nursing workforce crisis. With nurses reporting leaving their jobs as a result of burnout, low pay, unsafe working conditions and limited career opportunities, health systems across the continent are beginning to feel the effects. Between 20% and 61% of nurses in various European countries have stated they are considering quitting their jobs or leaving the nursing profession altogether. In England, for example, the National Health Service (NHS) reported 40,000 nursing vacancies in June 2023, despite efforts to boost recruitment. This number constitutes around a... Read More

Role Summary: C3 is seeking a new Chair who will lead the Board and work closely with C3’s Director and other Trustees to ensure the clear strategic direction, effectiveness, and good governance of the charity. We seek an individual with enthusiasm for C3’s vision and mission and experience as a charity trustee. Our new Chair will be an independent and strategic thinker, experienced in leading and motivating others through periods of change. The Chair will also act as an ambassador, representing the charity externally, building relationships and advocating for C3 and our work. About C3 Collaborating for Health C3’s vision... Read More

What is Winning Hearts and Minds: Winning Hearts and Minds is a partnership between C3 and The Burdett Trust to address smoking in mental health units in England. People with mental health conditions are much more likely than others to be smokers. Over 40% of people with a mental health condition smoke, compared to 14%. This puts them at higher risk of heart disease. Winning Hearts and Minds worked with mental health nurses to help them support their patients to stop smoking. Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about Winning Hearts and Minds. Access the toolkit and on-demand learning... Read More

Real progress to prevent diet related NCDs requires food systems to be transformed so that nutritious, safe, affordable, and sustainable diets are available to all. Researchers from the department of global public health of Bergen studied the impact of food choice on life expectancy. They found that changing from a typical western diet to optimised diets could translate into more than a decade increase in Life Expectancy (LE) for young adults.