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		<title>New research reveals young Brits are adopting a sustained approach to winter wellness rather than waiting for a January reset.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[New research reveals young Brits are adopting a sustained approach to winter wellness rather than waiting for a January reset.]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The traditional New Year fitness scramble is officially dying out, replaced by the Gen Z led Winter Arc movement. According to new research from SuperNutrio high protein, high calcium milk, health-conscious young adults are abandoning the January reset in favour of establishing their exercise and nutrition habits between October and December instead. Driven by over [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Access to Autism and ADHD Assessments Improved for Young People as Momenta Connect awarded place on national NHS framework</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/access-to-autism-and-adhd-assessments-improved-for-young-people-as-momenta-connect-awarded-place-on-national-nhs-framework/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=access-to-autism-and-adhd-assessments-improved-for-young-people-as-momenta-connect-awarded-place-on-national-nhs-framework</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Access to Autism and ADHD Assessments Improved for Young People as Momenta Connect awarded place on national NHS framework]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This place on the National NHS framework will enable Momenta Connect to provide additional, clinically governed autism and ADHD assessment capacity for children and young people, working alongside NHS organisations and existing local services. Momenta Connect has been awarded a place on the national NHS Framework Agreement for the Provision of Autism and ADHD Assessment [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>World Mental Health Day: Alcohol and Your Mental Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[World Mental Health Day (10th October), provides an important opportunity to examine the often-overlooked connection between alcohol use and mental health. Ruth Allonby, Chief Executive of Mount Carmel Rehab is urging people to consider how their drinking patterns affect their emotional, physical and mental well-being. Short-term use can temporarily ease stress or social anxiety, but repeated or heavy drinking exacerbates mood disorders, increases anxiety, and interferes with sleep and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Union Quay Dental celebrates transformation of its historic Fish Quay home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Union Quay Dental welcomed a fantastic turnout to its North Shields practice last week as guests gathered to celebrate the completion of a major refurbishment and get a first look inside its recently transformed home on the Fish Quay. The special open evening brought together a mix of existing and prospective clients, local business owners, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>LIVERPOOL’S COOLEST WEDDING FAIR RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Forget stuffy wedding fairs, pushy sales pitches and endless rows of chair covers! Liverpool’s coolest alternative wedding event is back this November — and it’s perfect for couples who want their big day to be anything but ordinary. The Alternative Indie Wedding Fair is coming to The Racquet Club Hotel &#38; Ziba Restaurant on Sunday 1st November [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>WIRRAL WATERFRONT CARE HOME RECEIVES 8 TOP AWARD NOMINATIONS!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wirral’s stunning waterfront care home, Mariners’ Park, has received a staggering 8 award nominations at the Great British Care Awards! The luxury residential home has been recognised for the quality of care their staff provide and there are currently two rooms available for residents, as well as job vacancies for care staff wishing to join the team. TO [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>COUPLE’S GUT HEALTH BUSINESS WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS IN FIRST YEAR!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Liverpool couple who turned a personal health scare into a thriving gut health business are celebrating an extraordinary first year, having sold more than 11,000 products, won prestigious food awards and secured a growing number of retail stockists across the North West. Daniel Fisher-Jones and Alice Critchley launched Wild Pantry in October 2025 with a mission [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>CHILDREN’S FANTASY AUTHOR RELEASES LATEST NOVEL IN AWARD WINNING SERIES!</title>
		<link>https://walesconnected.co.uk/childrens-fantasy-author-releases-latest-novel-in-award-winning-series/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=childrens-fantasy-author-releases-latest-novel-in-award-winning-series</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Multi-award-winning children’s author Rob Keeley is preparing to release the latest instalment in his popular Spirits series, taking readers on a magical journey back to the Middle Ages. The Spirit of Adventure is a new fantasy novel that takes children from 8-14 years old on an awe-inspiring time travel journey and it’s available to order now! The [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Luxury Advent Calendars for the Finest Christmas Countdown</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make every day of December worth opening. From exquisite Belgian chocolates and Italian truffles to Danish liquorice and spices from around the world. 12 exceptional Advent calendars for a truly indulgent countdown to Christmas. Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar, 690g, £75.00 from Sous Chef Best for: Couples and serious liquorice lovers The larger Lakrids Liquorice Advent Calendar [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>HIDDEN DANGERS OF BABY SLEEP AND FEEDING PRODUCTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some baby sleep and feeding products can cause suffocation, choking and overheating RoSPA advises parents to keep sleep spaces simple, safe and clear of unnecessary items Parents should check for safety markings and avoid unsafe or unnecessary products Parents are being urged to think carefully before buying sleep and feeding products marketed as ‘essential’, as some may pose serious safety risks including suffocation, choking and overheating. With families already [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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