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Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know

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The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working.  Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related […]

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Accelerate Action: International Women’s Day it Includes Other Goals Beyond Equal Pay

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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

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Assisted Dying Law Proposal in the UK: Key Issues

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Assisted dying, is complex and contentious. While proponents argue it offers a compassionate option for those suffering unbearable pain, opponents raise serious ethical concerns. The UK Parliament is debating MP Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales this month with a vote next week, 29th November 2024. The i newspaper reported that 54%

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Banning Smacking in England: A Shift Towards Child Protection

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England has not banned smacking whereas it has been in Scotland and Wales. It was banned in Scotland on 7th November 2020 and 21st March 2022 in Wales. In Scotland this was a revision of The Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 the law change removed the “reasonable chastisement”. In wales, (Abolition of Defence of

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Today is World Mental Health Day

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World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the WHO and World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health.  World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being around the world. It serves as a reminder that mental

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World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD): Raising Awareness and Taking Action

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Last Tuesday, 10th September was World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and promoting actions that can help prevent it. It reminds us that through compassion, support, and understanding, we can make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering. It is organised by the International Association for

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Innovative Depression Treatments: A Bright Future for Mental Health

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There are many recent developments in depression treatment.  Depression is a prevalent and challenging mental health disorder. Globally, it affects millions of people. Although traditional treatments such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), other antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) have provided relief for many, they are not universally effective.  The most publicised recent interest

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Personalised Medicine and mRNA Vaccines: A New Frontier in Healthcare

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What is your understanding of personalised medicine? This is where treatments are tailored to the persons unique genetic makeup, also accounting for environmental and lifestyle factors. This is a shift from the one-size-fits-all approach. The goal is to administer the right treatment at the right time for the person.  Key to this approach is the

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Discover the Health Benefits of Edible Cremini Mushrooms

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Mushrooms have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. Their unique flavours and textures and health benefits is why they continue to be used. Mushrooms come with both potential benefits and risks. Understanding the distinction between edible and toxic varieties, as well as how to properly prepare and consume mushrooms, is

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Preventing Dementia: Tips for a Healthy Brain and Lifestyle

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Dementia is a variety of conditions characterised by cognitive decline, (impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with daily activities) leading to changes in memory, thinking and behaviour. The commonest diagnosis of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. There are other dementias that include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia.  There is

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