Guide Dogs launches campaign to strengthen the law on pavement parking Guide Dogs are calling on the Government to crack down on dangerous pavement parking. Vehicles obstructing footpaths and pathways cause huge difficulties for …
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BUSTING THE BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT REHOMING RESCUE PETS
Debunking six pet rehoming myths With the RSPCA facing an uphill battle to rehome a growing number of animals in its care, the charity’s rescuers are hoping to ‘mythbust’ the most common misconceptions people have …
Continue readingMEETING THE LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH LEADERS OF TOMORROW
AML treatments are often successful initially, but treatment resistance – where the cancer changes and the drugs stop working – is common. Dr Kevin Rattigan, of the University of Glasgow, will use his John Goldman Fellowship …
Continue readingTHE V & A – UPCOMING WORKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Applications for V&A In.w+rds are open! Are you a writer, poet, or spoken word artist looking to develop your work and practice? The V&A is looking for 15 young people aged between 18-25 who identify as Black …
Continue readingMENTAL HEALTH IN THE MEDIA
Antidepressant prescriptions for teens hit 1m a year for first time. The Telegraph, Michael Searles, 12/09/23 Read the full story > Happiness of girls and young women at lowest level since 2009, shows UK poll. …
Continue readingDESTITUTION IN THE UK 2023
Destitution in the UK 2023 Location: Zoom webinar Date: Thursday 26 October Time: 10:30 – 12:00 The UK should be a country where everyone has the chance of a healthy, decent and secure life regardless …
Continue readingMODELS OF DIVERSITY – 15 YEARS OF CAMPAIGNING
MODELS OF DIVERSITY, THE CHARITY THAT CAMPAIGNS FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN THE FASHION, BEAUTY & MEDIA INDUSTRY CELEBRATES 15 The Exhibition is a celebration of the work, photographers, models, brands and individuals who have supported …
Continue readingAN OPEN LETTER TO RISHI SUNAK
An Open letter to the Prime Minister from Donna Giles (an unpaid carer for her two disabled children) “Dear Prime Minister I listened intently to your speech on Wednesday. I was waiting (and saying a …
Continue readingONLINE SAFETY FOR TEENS AND ADVICE FOR PARENTS
By ‘Alexa Moores’ & MyTutor alexamoores.media@gmail.com MyTutor The parents’ guide to teaching your teen online safety Online safety is near the top of the worry list for most parents today. More teens than ever are …
Continue readingDIRECTOR PHIL DUNN ON THE STUPID BOY
From ‘CLOSE UP CULTURE’ Written and directed by Phil Dunn, The Stupid Boy tells the parallel narrative of Michael, a 16 year-old neurodivergent boy unable to recognise hatred and bullying, and Stephen, a broken man …
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