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Spotlight on black health inequalities       This month we look at work to tackle health inequalities, with a particular spotlight on action for and by the black community, from grassroots to system level. …

From ‘Close Up Culture’ Luis Gerard’s latest short film, The Wake, has qualified to be considered for the 96th Academy Awards. This timely short shares the story of a young deaf boy Martin (played by …

Our group sessions below offer the chance to connect with others with a visible difference and learn practical strategies to improve your mental health. Group support sessions Our Peer Group Chat service, as the name …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …