Street Soccer Scotland has opened a first-of-its-kind new multi-purpose hub to provide access, training and support to people from a variety of socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read MoreMonth: May 2021
New poll declares nurses are heroes of a modern time
This week’s positive news piece is that media coverage of the pandemic has shattered old-fashioned views of nursing in the minds of the public.
Read MoreEmployees call for more mental wellbeing support at work post-pandemic
Today marks National Day for Staff Networks and employers are being called to collaborate with their staff networks to support colleagues as they return to the workplace. The research released to mark the day revealed that seven out of ten (68%) office workers feel that Staff Networks* are beneficial.
Read MoreMum creates vegan skincare range inspired by baby’s eczema
Check out this positive news story: A Mum in Milton Keynes has created a new skincare product used to treat a number of skin conditions after she was inspired to treat her baby son’s eczema shortly after he was born. The product has just been snapped up by luxury department store Harrods.
Read MoreNew comic to educate and end ADHD stigma
Liverpool-based ADHD Foundation – The Neurodiversity Charity has launched The Umbrella Gang, part of a six part series of vibrant, engaging and free educational comics which aim to empower children with learning differences to believe in themselves and realise their true potential.
Read MoreNew campaign launched to encourage sibling adoption
New campaign launched to encourage sibling adoption.
Read MoreHuge demand for government to take action on workers’ rights
A new poll commissioned by the TUC shows that more than eight in ten working people want everyone to have the same basic rights at work. The poll of 2,523 working people, conducted by GQR Research, shows huge appetite among Britain’s workforce for banning zero-hours contracts that trap people in poverty and giving staff 28 […]
Read MoreStudy reveals mental health benefits of drinking Cacao
Check out this positive news story: a study has found that the South American practice of drinking 100% cacao could hold the key to supporting our mental wellbeing. The study found people who drank cacao for 21 days experienced less stress and more in control of their lives.
Read MoreProject helps people and pets flee abuse
A Dogs Trust project that offers a temporary home for dogs to enable their owners to flee domestic abuse is officially launching in East Anglia.
Read MoreCall for action to improve environmental health
A new report has called for better recruitment of environmental health professionals that were designated as ‘key workers’ in the first Covid-19 pandemic.
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