Archie will run between all Premier League stadiums to fundraise for The Brain Charity Archie Whitfield, a 22-year-old from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is embarking on a remarkable journey next year to run between all 20 …
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WE NEEDLE YOU! We have been approached by the Producers of the BBC Sewing Bee who want to increase the range of competitors to include greater representation and inclusion across the series. SEWING BEE NEED(LES) …
Continue readingMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Movement is important for our mental health. But so many of …
Continue readingWE DO NOT NEED A ‘NATIONAL CARE SERVICE’
Here is a full transcript of Helen Whately’s speech to the Directors of Adult Social Services. Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for your introduction. Before I say anything else, I would also like to …
Continue readingREFLECTING ON MY YOUNGER SELF’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
It’s been nine years since I clicked ‘publish’ on my very first blog post, a fact that feels quite surreal to write and one that has naturally sent me on my way down memory lane. …
Continue readingBULLYING OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Bullying is aggressive behavior that targets individuals, causing harm and distress. When children with special needs experience bullying, it can be especially heartbreaking. It also presents unique challenges for parents and teachers of children who …
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Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains the difference between Greek yogurt and other types of yogurt, and tells us how to spot added sugar. Yogurt is a nutritious dairy product that can be a tasty and …
Continue readingMORE THAN ONE MILLION HOUSEHOLDS WAITING FOR A HOME
A new analysis of housing waiting list figures shows the average wait for a social housing property in England is five and a half years. The figures, released this week by the National Housing Federation …
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This week, the Carer’s Leave Act became UK law, bringing in new rights for unpaid carers who work. Until recently, unpaid carers didn’t have a right to time off from work for caring responsibilities. This …
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Ella Brown, ADJ CFJ Alumni proudly holding her CFJ qualification certificate Ella Brown, a student at the Academy for Disabled Journalists (ADJ), has recently achieved a significant milestone in her journalism journey. Passing the National …
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