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LIFE SAVING APP BARBERTALK CREATED BY THE LIONS BARBERS Its Mental Health Awarenesses Week and the hair industry has been shut down for weeks already with weeks to go! Not only does the nation need a good haircut, but the hairstylists have been stripped of their skill, passion and the ability to connect with 100’s…
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES 2020 has certainly started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly shut and sealed. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the government has enforced…
HOW TO COMBAT THE LONELINESS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 Many employees are now being forced to work from home and physically isolate themselves from friends and colleagues, this has resulted in loneliness for many. However according to new research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) there are ways to stop us from feeling…
More than three million children in the UK could be struggling with poor mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. Nearly a third of parents (29%) revealed they have seen a negative impact on their children’s mental wellbeing since the outbreak of the virus, whilst…
After the Prime Minister’s announcement that the lockdown is set to be gradually lifted this month, Britain is getting back to work to begin the process of rebuilding businesses, careers and the UK economy. Yet, people are worried and concerned that by returning to their places of work, they may be putting themselves and their…
In light of the Coronavirus crisis and subsequent lockdown, the figures around the number of people experiencing poor mental health has increased from one in four to one in three. To remedy the immediate and long-term needs of the nation and combat the startling new statistics, Newark-based mental health and wellbeing charity Shaw Mind has…
New Wazoku research reveals how UK businesses are delivering on employee engagement since the coronavirus crisis began • 61% have been involved in discussions about whether and how their company could pivot• Yet 71% admit to feeling cut off from the wider workplace community during the coronavirus crisis• 80% say coronavirus is the biggest challenge…
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS The joy and happiness that you spread across the faces of your family by bringing a tiny new family member can conceal your inner emotions. Everyone congratulates you on the arrival of the little angel, your husband starts taking more interest in the baby, and you get busy to provide for…
Launch of new helpline to support lockdown mums A Cheshire charity for vulnerable women is warning that the mental health of new mothers is a major concern during lockdown and has started a unique befriending support helpline in response. The launch of Mums Uniting Mums (MUM) will coincide with Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (4-10 May) and is…
NATIONAL WEANING WEEK REVEALS EMERGING TRENDS AND TOP THINGS ON PARENTS’ MINDS Before beginning weaning, parents can find themselves bombarded with conflicting information on how and when to wean their little one. Weaning Week in association with Organix, recently ran a survey on Your Baby Club, the UK’s fastest growing online community of new parents, to…