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Steve Desson: The trek begins


March 28, 2013 at 5:12 pm

It’s been over a week since Steve left us for his charity challenge – a long trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. While he nears the height of 5555km, the … Continue reading

Steve Desson’s Trek for Life: Taking on Everest part 2


March 12, 2013 at 9:10 am

In our previous blog, we spoke to Steve about how he is training for his trek. However, being fit isn’t the only thing to consider on Everest – being prepared for injury as well as ensuring you consume enough calories … Continue reading

Steve Desson’s Trek for Life: Training & Preparation


March 1, 2013 at 11:59 am

Last week we introduced you to our team member Steve Desson, who has decided to climb to the Mount Everest Base Camp and raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his parents. Steve’s goal of raising £5,555 isn’t … Continue reading

Movember…your chance to get hairy


November 9, 2012 at 11:02 am

Moustaches – those hairy-top-lip-things that some men go in for − are facial hair features that divide women (and men for that matter). But love it or hate it, the sport of moustache-growing in November is now an annual charity … Continue reading

Patients in the dark over their condition turn online


April 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

One in ten patients diagnosed with heart disease or cancer say that they do not fully understand the nature and implications of their condition. That’s according to the latest research conducted by AXA PPP healthcare, which also showed that for … Continue reading