Mental health awareness is essential for communities looking to boost sustainability, longevity, and overall well being. However, sometimes, overcoming stigma and providing residents with the right resources isn’t straightforward. Fortunately, with the right initiatives, healthcare tools, and communication channels, you can make mental health awareness a priority in your community—something that will benefit today’s and […]
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Brits who are part of a team are 24 per cent more likely to report they are happy, with an even more pronounced boost (+80%) among disabled people Access to teams, organisations and communities could help people build better support networks – particularly for marginalised groups as 23% of people with a disability said that […]
Australia is heading for a “perfect storm” as climate change ramps up the frequency of disasters and as the population is fatigued, vulnerable and less resilient thanks to almost three years of continual emergencies, according to the author of a Perspective published today by the Medical Journal of Australia. Professor George Braitberg, Professor of Emergency […]
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Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play sector event in the UK, and possibly Europe! As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. Playday is coordinated by […]
Imperial College London is to lead a major programme of testing for COVID-19 to track the progress of the infection across the UK. The programme will help to improve understanding of how many people are currently infected with the virus, and potentially how many have been infected and recovered since the COVID-19 outbreak began. The […]
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