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Inflation

Inflation Good news as inflation has dropped but what does this really mean. Inflation is a measure of increase the change in prices for goods and services over time so as it has dropped this means that it is no longer increasing at such as high rate as before but as the number is positive, …

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Local Elections

Local Elections There were council elections held in 230 of England’s 317 councils on Thursday 4 May 2023 (this is 8,058 council seats). On 18 May 2023 elections are taking place for all 462 seats in all 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland. Most of the results are in and it looks like many conservative …

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Stress

Stress We are about to enter exam season and many students will be experiencing stress. Stress can improve performance, do not forget this.  However, signs of too much stress or unhelpful stress can lead to physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms. The physical symptoms include headaches, dizziness, muscle tension, muscle pain, stomach problems, chest pain, a …

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Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning What do you understand by the phrase, “Lifelong learning?” It is estimated that 763 million adults do not have basic literacy and numeracy skills, and two thirds of these are woman, UNESCO 2022.  Literacy is essential to continued learning and therefore lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is considered the pursuing additional education and the …

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Sleep

Sleep This week I have been considering sleep and its relation to our health and wellbeing. Health professionals know the value of decent sleep; so why do so few of us ensure that we get those needed hours in bed and avoid the stress-laden scenarios that can keep you awake at night? Many of us …

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