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Instagram and Facebook look to tackle social media addiction with time limit tools
Users will soon be able to monitor how long they are spending on each site, set reminders once they read self-imposed time limits, and mute push notifications for a set period of time…
Father of British Snowboarder Ellie Soutter Leads Calls For Greater Mental Health Support
The father of British snowboarder Ellie Soutter believes her mental health history and the pressured nature of elite sport contributed to her death on her 18th birthday…
Additional and Increased Funding Announced for Access To Work Scheme
Esther McVey, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, announces increased funding to support disabled people with the greatest barriers to work…
Prescription Medical Cannabis will be Available for Certain Conditions
Specialist doctors in the UK now will be able to legally provide medicinal cannabis by autumn.…
Government Plans For Mental Health Support and Education In Schools: Why Experts Are Concerned
Charities and mental health campaigners have expressed concerns about government plans to make mental health education compulsory in schools, as well as over mental health support teams that will be stationed in trailblazing schools from late 2019.…
Three Ways You Can Help Support Greece Wildfire Victims Right Now
Thought to be amongst the deadliest fires on record in Greece, over 80 have been reported dead. Here are three simple ways you can help support those affected.…
Businesses, Government and Regulators Failing to Tackle Sexual Harassment At Work
Firms are failing to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, say MPs…
Boys in England Will be Given HPV Jab, Says Government
The HPV vaccine which protects against certain cancers is already offered to girls aged 12 to 13, but will now also be offered to boys of the same age…