Wellness - City Matters London

Latest News

Wellness

Why people are turning to digital mental health services

City of London workers are known for suffering with mental health issues more than most, with many turning to online mental health services for help.

Wellness

When you eat can be as important as what you eat

A new study has shown that it’s not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat them that will determine how well you burn the calories you...
Wellness

Why people are turning to digital mental health services

City of London workers are known for suffering with mental health issues more than most, with many turning to online mental health services for help.

Wellness

Young Londoners plan virtual festival for World Mental Health Day 2020

Young Londoners will be at the forefront of a virtual festival hosted by the Mayor of London's Peer Outreach Team and Thrive LDN to mark World Mental...
Wellness

Central London Samaritans make public call on World Mental Health Day

Central London Samaritans is reminding people to check in and support anyone who might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic on World Mental Health Day. At a time when looking...
Wellness

Top beauty spots now open in the City of London

Getting your nails done, having your beard trimmed or receiving a massage can have huge effects on your mental wellbeing - that's why we are so pumped to see...
Wellness

7 ways to snack smarter, according to a nutritionist

As soon as we get into the habit of mindlessly snacking, we may find that it can take over regular mealtimes and lead to a higher intake...
Wellness

City of London gyms reopen for the socially distanced masses

The City of London is full of boutique gyms and fitness studios which have now reopened - after working hard at making it as safe as possible for people...
Wellness

Action to support the 50-70s crucial to building UK’s resilience post-pandemic, say experts

Stronger action to support those in their 50s and 60s will be crucial to building the UK’s resilience as we emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new...
Wellness

London Marathon Charitable Trust gifts £2m to Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme

The London Marathon Charitable Trust (The Trust) has awarded Transport for London (TfL) £2million towards its Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme. The scheme enables community and not-for-profit groups across...
Wellness

Pupils returning to school will need significant emotional support

Children will need significant emotional support as they return to school, Barnardo’s says, as a poll for the leading national children’s charity suggests hundreds of thousands of children could...
Wellness

Anxiety over schools returning grows for London parents

The coronavirus lockdown has affected families in a variety of ways, with nobody impervious to the impact. But new research has identified a growing empathy between parents in London,...
Wellness

5 top tips on how to start exercising – and sticking to it

Fitness coach Michael Carpenter shares his top five tips for changing your approach to exercise. Knowing how to stick to an exercise program isn’t a walk in the...
Wellness

Seven simple steps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

With recent stats revealing that the South East of England is still the worst offending area for...
Wellness

Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’

Ignoring severe anxiety can lead to depression and be more challenging to treat and manage, a psychiatrist warned as she spoke of escalating ‘anxiety’ levels. Priory psychiatrist Dr Natasha Bijlani...
Wellness

More than half of Londoners ‘drink to get drunk’

More than half of Londoners who drink alcohol ‘drink to get drunk’, according to a new poll. The survey, carried out as the UK emerges from...
Wellness

Brits ramp-up screen time at the expense of exercise during lockdown

Exercise and the great outdoors have taken a backseat as Brits have increased their gaming, phone time and TV during lockdown, according to a new survey from the British...
Wellness

British Psychological Society launches homeworking guidance for workers and employers

In response to the huge change in working practices the British Psychological Society (BPS) has today published guidance on how to create healthy sustainable homeworking conditions for both workers...
Wellness

How to reduce your anxiety when video conferences form an important part of your day

Video conference calls have become a necessity for those working from home – in fact, meeting apps are not just playing a crucial role in keeping people connected but...
Wellness

Hard to reach vulnerable Londoners supported in new mental health campaign

New mental health leaflets packed in emergency food and medical parcels will be delivered to 96,000 London households with limited or no internet access. The joint scheme, run...
Wellness

Two-thirds of UK public has no plans to shake off bad lockdown habits

Britain is set to emerge unhealthier from lockdown, with four out of five people (81%) reporting an increase in harmful habits, including smoking, poor diet and staying up late.
Wellness

Five million commuters could take to two wheels in post-pandemic rush for cycling

Britain could be on the verge of a cycle-to-work craze. An ICM poll for Shand Cycles indicates that more than one in six commuters are considering...
Wellness

Look after your heart and mind during Mental Health Awareness Week

Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression or schizophrenia, at some point in their lives. People with mental health challenges face an...

News
Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
5666
News
Khan backs “swift and strong response” to antisemitism report

Sadiq Khan has backed Sir Keir Starmer’s “swift and strong response” to a...
By Jessie Mathewson 30th October 2020
530
News
City support for drive to boost black representation

The City of London Corporation has thrown its weight behind a new charter...
By Ben Brown 30th October 2020
242
News
Tower Bridge needs ‘urgent’ £5.8m refurbishment to stop it getting stuck

Tower Bridge will be given an “urgent” upgrade to its power infrastructure to avoid...
By Owen Sheppard 29th October 2020
312
News
Trick or treat: PIPCU warns of fake fancy dress dangers ahead of Halloween

The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) is...
By Ben Brown 29th October 2020
279
News
Slow reform after Grenfell fire tragedy has failed the community

Londoners’ lives are “at risk” because of failures to reform building regulations in...
By Jessie Mathewson 29th October 2020
301
News
Met Police criticised for stop and search of black Londoners

Two black men were stopped and searched by London police after they bumped...
By Jessie Mathewson 29th October 2020
295
News
Driverless Tube trains would cost TfL £7billion

There is “no financial case” for introducing driverless Tube trains, according to a...
By Jessie Mathewson 28th October 2020
379
News
Unearthing ‘hidden histories’ of black and Asian women in the City

A new report has thrown fresh light on the previously hidden histories...
By Ben Brown 28th October 2020
478
News
Barbican office development gets the green light

A significant new office block is set to be developed near to...
By Ben Brown 28th October 2020
491
Business
FSB London calls for more time for small businesses to prepare for ULEZ 2021

Small businesses reliant on vehicles for their trade have been prevented from taking steps...
By Ben Brown 27th October 2020
404