Health
What is NHS 111 and when should you use it?
As a GP, I see many patients every day, with various medical issues and situations, which we’re always happy to help with. In addition to the ways we can help at our practice, there are a range of NHS services you can also use when you have a medical
Join Chizzy Akodolu and take a step towards better health with the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz
We all know how important it is to keep healthy – both in body and mind – but with so much going on in our daily lives it can feel like a challenge we just don’t have time for. It doesn’t need to feel like a mountain to climb, though. The NHS has
Attending breast screening appointment could save your life
We are more than just individuals - we are a powerful community of mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, intertwined in a shared journey of life. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to forget the importance of prioritising our
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Black Healthcare professionals to be honoured in London
The Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) holds the inaugural edition of the Black Healthcare Awards at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on Saturday 27th July.
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Minimally invasive weight loss procedure now available on NHS
Updated guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) indicates that people living with obesity in the UK can now be offered Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) - a minimally invasive treatment for weight loss.
Monitor your health with the NHS App
A new campaign by England’s National Health Service (NHS England) is encouraging more people to sign up and use the NHS App. Currently, over 33 million people, three quarters of adults in England, are already signed up to the NHS App. With its new
Poll reveals seeking professional support improves mental health
A new poll by NHS England has found that two thirds (66%) of people from Black communities have felt concerned about their mental health in the last year. In fact, just under 2 in 5 (39%) of those asked, said that they have experienced depression,
Giant lungs tour England to encourage Black community to act on early lung cancer symptoms
The National Health Service (NHS) will visit thousands of people in England’s Lung Cancer hotspots with giant inflatable lungs this month, to raise awareness of potential cancer symptoms and help catch cancer earlier.
NHS raises awareness of support available at GP Practices
The support on offer for patients at their GP practice is expanding, thanks to thousands more healthcare staff working in local communities. NHS England is raising awareness of the support available, following a survey that reveals that almost one
Survey shows Black community not confident about spotting heart attack signs
A new survey conducted by the National Health Service (NHS) England has revealed a lack of confidence in the community in recognising the symptoms of a heart attack, with over one third (37%) of Black people saying they were not confident that they
NHS encourages students to consider a future in nursing
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has congratulated local students who received their A Level, T Level or BTEC results recently, calling on anyone not sure of their career path to consider joining the NHS through the final remaining
Measles is on the rise in London
Against the backdrop of two thirds of cases of Measles in England over the last six months being in the capital, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced an increase in cases of measles across London.
Managing Priapism in young Sickle Cell patients
Leon is a 13-year-old teenager from the UK. He loves playing football and suffers from sickle cell disorder. In this animation, Leon tells us about his “worst day ever”, the first time he woke up with a painful penile erection which persisted and
Many reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk with free NHS lifestyle change programme
The NHS offers the free, 9-month Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme for those at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes and GP practices have referred over 1.3m people.
Celebrities back campaign to get Black communities talking about bowel cancer screening
Against the backdrop of recent data showing that almost one third (30%) of people do not return potentially lifesaving Bowel Cancer screening test kits; TV presenter Sean Fletcher, Olympic athlete Kriss Akabusi MBE and Dame Floella Benjamin are
NHS Healthcare Support Worker loves the variety her job offers
Healthcare support workers in the NHS play a vital role in providing excellent care to patients, so if you want to gain experience in the NHS it’s a great place to start. There are over 30 different types of roles available across all NHS care
NHS England and Stroke Association re-launch stroke-saving campaign
With new research revealing that more than 1 in 4 (26%) of Black people in England, Scotland and Wales wouldn’t be confident in spotting the signs of a stroke; NHS England and the Stroke Association are re-launching the F.A.S.T. campaign.
NHS urges the use NHS 111 online
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) has urged the use of its NHS 111 online service – emphasising that the: NHS 111 online connects you with medical advice quickly, conveniently and with the same experts you can expect to reach through
NHS launches cancer “bus-ting” tour
A National Health Service (NHS) double-decker bus will be touring the United Kingdom from Monday, to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and to encourage people to visit their GP for potentially lifesaving checks if they have a
NHS and CAHN encourage Black men to take life-saving checks
he NHS Help Us Help You campaign, in conjunction with the Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) and Professor Frank Chinegwundoh, an expert in Prostate Cancer, urges Black men to come forward for life-saving cancer checks.
Winter vaccines in pregnancy is just as important
Studies show that protection provided by Covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, even if you’ve had previous doses. So, it’s important you ‘top up’ your immunity this autumn. Pregnancy alters how the body handles infections such as flu, which is why
NHS recruitment campaign seeks more Black nurses
The extraordinary work of Black nurses is currently being championed in the NHS England and NHS Improvement's revamped ‘We Are The NHS’ campaign. The campaign which is running for the fifth year is looking to inspire a new cohort to consider a career
Experts to speak on Cancer, Mental Health, Kidney Care and Fibroids
Majestic Women International hosts a Health Awareness event in London as part of its Convention on Saturday 15th October 2022.
Community leader backs bowel cancer screening campaign
When 56-year-old Janet Murungi from Hackney, north London, received her NHS bowel cancer screening kit in the post, she waited a few days before she took it. As Chair of the Community African Network and a volunteer at her local GP surgery, Janet
Black celebrities back Bowel cancer screening campaign
Leading Black celebrities: Sean Fletcher - Good Morning Britain presenter, Kriss Akabusi MBE - Olympic athlete, as well as healthcare professionals; are rallying behind a life-saving NHS Bowel Cancer screening campaign
More men urged to screen for bowel cancer
In an interview with Trumpet as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Javid said: “we have new test kits which started just a few years ago. They are called FIT kit tests and they are take-at-home tests, they’re very simple because you give a stool
UK government seeks views on Cancer
Africans and Caribbeans in the United Kingdom have been urged to put forward their views on Cancer – following the Department of Health and Social Care’s launch of a call for evidence on the ailment.
Campaign tackling fear of Cancer launched
NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new campaign which focuses on tackling the fear of cancer rather than specific symptoms.
Healthy Heart Tip: Getting Active
Regular physical activity is strongly associated with a reduced risk of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes as well as improving mental health. Even small increases in physical activity can positively
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid!
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more.
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom.
