Charity has launched a new advice line for businesses to support employees experiencing or at risk of domestic violence…
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Schoolgirls lead campaign demanding street harassment taught in schools
Two schoolgirls launch Our Schools Now, a campaign seeking ‘cultural and educational change’, calling for mandatory education of street sexual harassment and violence in all UK schools.…
Research reveals love hormone forms an important link between stress and digestive problems
New research published in The Journal of Physiology shows that oxytocin plays an important role in combatting stress disrupting our digestion causing nausea, diarrhoea, discomfort, and bloating…
Report reveals dire consequences of neglecting women’s health in lockdown
Insight suggests that COVID-19 restrictions mean that 1.9 million fewer women were able to access contraceptive services, resulting in 1.5 million unsafe abortions and more than 3,000 maternal deaths…
Strain on mental health sees 100s opt out of Eat Out to Help Out
Nearly 700 restaurants have deregistered with the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme due to unprecedented strain on staff, with employees reporting that their mental and physical health is suffering.…
Children and parents are struggling to cope in lockdown
Many parents believe their child could benefit from professional help in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new survey by Barnardo’s…
As M&S announce job cuts, experts share redundancy advice
Retail giant Marks & Spencer will be cutting 7,000 jobs over the next three month due to the coronavirus pandemic…
Number of children in school counselling halves with Covid-19 restrictions
New research finds that the average number of children and young people who spoke to a school counsellor dropped dramatically since Covid-19 restrictions came into place in March…
UK Black Pride announces 15th anniversary virtual party
UK Black Pride is hosting a day of virtual celebrations this Sunday 16 August to celebrate its 15th birthday…