King give s update on the Queen Consort’s health

King Charles has giv en an u p d a te o n th e Qu ee n C onso rt’s h ealth after sh e tested p ositiv e for Covid-19 Camilla, was forced to cancel her engagements this week, including a visit to the West Midlands, after testing positive on Wednesday (15 Februar y)

On Friday (17 Februar y), Charles travelled alone to c e l e b r a t e M i l t o n Ke y n e s ’ n e w c i t y s t a t u s , d u r i n g which he shared an update on his wife’s health during a brief walkabout

According to a report, a f t e r m e e t i n g c o m m u n i t y r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s i n s i d e C h u r c h o f C h r i s t t h e Cornerstone, he stopped to talk to well-wisher Tazmin Fa r r i n g t o n Fa r r i n g t o n

King Charles III Camilla, the Queen Consort a s ke d a b o u t C a m i l l a ’ s health, with Charles reportedly replying: “She’s getting better”

The Queen Consort is said to be in good spirits and resting, and is disappointed not to be able to fulf il her engagements

A protester, one of 20 anti-monarchists, shouted: “ W h y a r e y o u w a s t i n g m o n e y o n a c o r o n a t i o n , Charles?” However, memb e r s o f t h e p u b l i c b e g a n singing “God Save the King” which drowned out other comments

Women’s health is much more than just female anatomy

T h e N i c o l a B u l l e y d e a t h r a i s e s s e v e r a l q u e s t i o n s a b o u t women ’ s health, which is beyond just female anatomy As we went to press, there was no conclusion about the cause of Bulley’s death, but after the report of her disappearance, Lancashire Constabulary immediately graded Bulley as high risk because of what they later described as specific vulnerabilities" These vulnerabilities were clarified to be "significant issues with alcohol which were brought on by her ongoing struggles with perimenopause"

There are many issues about a woman ’ s health, that often don’t get recognised, talked about or even receive the day-today care that it needs There’s no universally accepted definition of women ’ s health either Women, who endure pain of menstruation every month or that of childbirth, are expected to be stoic without any other complaints till death, including those affecting their mind People can empathise with a physical wound but what does not show on the surface never gets c o u n t e d ! H o w m a n y A s i a n w o m e n t a l k a b o u t p e r i o r menopause, and how it affects their mental health in today’s day and age in the UK?

More than 8 in 10 (83%) women suffer from broken sleep due to menopause symptoms such as night sweats They will experience an average of 219 disrupted nights a year during this time – and face an incredible 657 hours of broken sleep in the first year of experiencing symptoms On average, they will lose 2 2 years of sleep, with 27% of respondents reporting they are still suffering from poor sleep

The government’s refusal to introduce menopause legislation leaves women at risk of being driven out of the workforce, MPs have warned, The Independent reported last year

A leading testing expert says that an astonishing 53% of UK women are not expecting the perimenopause until they have symptoms Although they are experiencing a natural process, many fear they are ill This pause before the menopause must be taken far more seriously

While most UK women know to expect the menopause around the age of 51 (the average age in the UK), many experience upsetting symptoms such as mood changes, headaches and night sweats up to ten years before their full menopause

The leading testing expert, Dr Quinton Fivelman PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, said, “Most women think menopause is something that happens in their 50s When women start to notice symptoms far earlier, while still experiencing their periods, many worry they may be suffering from a serious illness – from hormonal imbalance to cancer The problem is that the perimenopause is simply not discussed enough, either by GPs or among friends and family

“Many women in their early 40s experiencing symptoms such as late-night anxiety attacks, headaches and mood changes do not associate these symptoms with the first stages of the menopause That’s because they continue to have periods, though perhaps less regularly, and some even experience increased PMS-like symptoms

“Our research reveals around half of all women are unaware of the perimenopause and, more significantly, how early its symptoms may start

“Most shockingly, while 46% of women worldwide did not expect perimenopause when it started, this figure was significantly higher among UK women, with more than half (53%) being surprised when they first experienced symptoms

“The perimenopause is a natural process when your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years Symptoms are caused by the changing levels of hormones in the body When oestrogen is higher, you may have symptoms similar to Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) When oestrogen is low, you may have hot flushes or night sweats For those women who were not expecting these symptoms and are unaware of the cause, this creates heightened anxiety ”

However, as menopause potentially can trigger several mental health issues, a feeling of depression or anxiety are common But a survey has suggested that while many people don’t approach near and dear ones with their difficulties, a poll of 2,004 UK adults commissioned by charity Samaritans indicated that people would instead prefer communicating with a stranger on the phone (33%) or by email (18%)

The research was carried out as part of Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign in partnership with the rail industry and British Transport Police to reduce the number of suicides on the network by encouraging people to start a conversation if someone appears to need help

Samaritans’ chief executive Julie Bentley said: “It’s normal to feel anxious about starting a conversation with someone you don’t know in person, but at Samaritans we know firsthand how life-changing that conversation could be Suicidal thoughts are often temporary and there’s no evidence to suggest that you will make the situation worse It’s about trusting your instincts, starting a conversation, and showing you care We know it’s been a really challenging time for people’s mental health over the last few years, so we hope the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign builds that confidence and reminds the public of the difference they can make ”