Three leading charities – Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice – have seen a big increase in demand following the government’s welfare green paper. People are worried what the changes will mean and how they will cover the cost of living and how this will impact on their physical and mental health. The charities are urging …
Mental Health Crisis and Welfare Reform: Urgent Needs Read More »
Yesterday was International Women’s Day (IWD). It is celebrated every year on 8th March. It is a day dedicated to recognising achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. The theme for 2025 is “Accelerate Action”. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate …
Accelerate Action: International Women’s Day it Includes Other Goals Beyond Equal Pay Read More »
In the BMJ, 22nd February 2025, May van Schalkwyk analysis of the gambling industry was correct, she said, “governments must act to prevent large scale avoidable harm”. She compared the gambling industry now to the tobacco industry in the 1950s. Public health advocates had a battle against the tobacco industry, working to mitigate its harmful effects …
From Ashes to Aces: What Tobacco Control Can Teach Us About Tackling Gambling Harms Read More »
Despite accomplishments, many individuals struggle with persistent self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as a “fraud.” Understanding imposter syndrome can help us recognise it within ourselves and develop strategies to overcome it. The dictionary definition is, “the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimatelyachieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. …
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Burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, leading to emotional depletion, detachment, and a decline in performance. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, primarily linked to workplace stress, but it can affect anyone experiencing persistent pressure and overwhelming demands. Common signs of burnout include: Factors that contribute …
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The Labour Party claimed that combatting poverty and defending the welfare state were their top priority. What do you believe now? With the recent ideas of welfare reform? This will impact the most vulnerable people and is this appropriate? What did the Chancellor mean when she said, “ducked for too long, like the rising cost …
Labour Party’s Welfare Reform: Impacts on Poverty and Vulnerable Populations Read More »
Aging is an inevitable part of life. Growing older does not have to mean compromising on your quality of life. A healthy old age is about maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being. What can you do? 1. Prioritise Physical Health Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones, and maintain muscle mass. 2. Keep your …
As you would anticipate this time of year there are increasing respiratory infections. Some people are nervous about the human metapneumovirus and that it may lead to another pandemic. However, health officials reassured the public by saying that, China and other countries are simply experiencing the seasonal increase in hMPV typically seen in winter. As the …
HMPV Symptoms and Treatments: What You Need to Know Read More »
Loneliness is not the same as being alone. Some people are content with little social contact and others may find that lonely. Some people experience chronic loneliness. Many of us feel lonely from time to time. Feelings of loneliness are personal, so everyone’s experience will be different. You can have lots of social contact and …
Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for Connection Read More »
There will be many people publicising their fabulous achievements in 2024. I believe there are many amazing people who have managed great things. However, please do not compare yourself to them, as the saying goes, ‘comparison is the thief of joy!’ We often hear about the importance of setting big goals. What about the journey …
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