Ways to save on energy bills this winter by PayPlan. The average medium-sized UK household spends around £152 per month, or £1,834 per year on their combined gas and electricity bills – and this presents some real opportunities to make a saving. And with the colder temperatures hitting, many of us will be thinking about […]
Did you know… The theme for International Men’s Day on November 19 2023 is ‘Zero Male Suicide’. Although men are now almost three times more likely to see a therapist if they’re worried, compared to 2009… Two in five men admit to regularly feeling worried or low, an increase since 2009… And the number of […]
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Did you know… 914,000 workers suffer from work-related stress, depression or anxiety. 17 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2021/2022. Stress, depression or anxiety is more prevalent in public service industries, such as education, health and social care, public administration and defence. The main work factors that cause […]
Black History Month: Celebrating our Sisters October 2023 marks the start of Black History Month; a month widely regarded as one of the most prominent cultural celebrations of the year. The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Celebrating our Sisters, Saluting our Sisters, and Honouring Matriarchs of Movements’ This year’s Black History Month […]
On World Mental Health Day, Cathy Smith, Head of Mental Health, shares what drives the organisation and its mental health experts to do the work they do. Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental […]
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The menopause can be an incredibly difficult time and can have a significant impact both psychologically and physically. It is important that in addition to the physical symptoms we also recognise and feel able to seek support if the menopause is having an impact on our mental health too. It may be that you are […]
This month we are recognising that September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, this is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a physical illness which damages a person’s brain. This eventually causes dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. […]
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The menopause revolution has gained momentum in recent years, yet the topic continues to be shrouded in secrecy across workplaces in the UK. Although menopause is an entirely natural phase of life, women still go to great lengths to hide their menopausal experiences and symptoms from family, friends and colleagues. Fear of being judged, fear […]
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Grief is the term given to describe the feelings and reactions of the bereaved. It is entirely normal and necessary and affects everyone, albeit in very differing ways. Bereavement is part of a human process, and it often follows a well-defined course starting with denial and ending with acceptance. Grief can feel overwhelming but you […]
The latest facts and figures on suicide 5219 suicides were registered in 2021. This is 307 more than in 2020*. Males aged 50-54 were found to have the highest suicide rate*. More than 1 in 20 people make a suicide attempt at some point in their lives**. *ONS **Samaritans Samaritans are available 24 hours a […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune arthritis that affects 1% of the adult population. It affects women three-times more commonly than men. It can occur at any age, but most often between the ages of 40 – 50. Usually rheumatoid arthritis involves joints of hands and feet, but other joints can also be affected. We’ve shared […]
Myth 1 The cause of musculoskeletal pain can be found on a scan FACT: Sometimes it will, but most often it won’t. Also, even people without back pain have changes in their spine so scans can cause fear that influences behaviour, making the problem worse #ThePlanNotTheScan. Myth 2 My pelvis is out of alignment FACT: […]
