The Commons voted on Friday (20th June 2025) for a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. This is a landmark of social reform. The legislation passed by a vote of 314-291. This is considered the biggest parliamentary hurdle. It will now undergo scrutiny in the House of Lords. There could be further amendments …
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NHS Providers last week called for physical and mental health to be treated equally by the NHS. The action plan is to provide ‘values driven, patient centred, and staff enabled’ mental health care. The disproportionate levels of funding, mental health problems account for 20% of the disease burden but only receives 10% of NHS spending. …
Last week I met an employer, who had to let some subcontractors go because a large contract fell through. This was a tough decision. There was a big impact on some of those subcontractors. It is difficult for men to recognise and seek assistance, why? Is it hard for everyone but more difficult for men? …
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Last month it was revealed that the UK Biobank (based on 500,000 volunteers) has released some of the data to Chinese researchers. Let us be clear, these are volunteers, and they agreed to their anonymised lifestyle information, biological samples and physical measurements to be taken and used in medical research. People aged between 40 and …
Food is more than nourishment it is entwined in all cultures as comfort, tradition and reward. It is often a meal with others, together with family and friends. Overeating is common and the physical consequences of weight gain, diabetes and heart disease are part of the NHS education to the public to raise awareness. There …
Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has experienced a disturbing trend: rising mortality rates and stagnating life expectancy. The UK has a long-standing public health system and significant medical resources, this is a cause for national concern. Life expectancy in the UK has plateaued. Last year, 2024, rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However, …
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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 …
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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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A social activation movement is a grassroots or global initiatives aimed at creating awareness, sparking dialogue, and inspiring action. These movements often begin with a specific cause, utilising platforms like social media to spread their message and rally supporters. Unlike traditional forms of activism, which may rely on localised or physical gatherings, social activation movements …
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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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