April 2022 – Page 2

Inspiring hair loss advocate selected for royal honour

Lizzie Lewis Posted on 19/04/202206/05/2022

A Sunderland woman who set up a business to supply wigs and other support to people suffering from hair loss has been selected to carry the Queen’s Baton.

Burn patient to run half-marathon in aid of hospital burns unit

Lizzie Lewis Posted on 16/04/202206/05/2022

A man who was treated for severe burns is set to run the Birmingham half-marathon in aid of the burns unit that cared for him.

Culture Environment Recent

Newham residents get ‘Greener Together’ to transform Alma Street Neighbourhood

Sarah Colombini Posted on 15/04/202206/05/2022

Residents of Alma Street and surrounding streets in Newham are celebrating the completion of a huge community effort to transform a neglected play area into a brand-new space for play and exercise.

Fundraising Recent

Mental health support for young people in Scottish Highlands

Louise Akers Posted on 14/04/202214/04/2022

Charity Mikeysline is operating a new Hive in Easter Ross in the Scottish Highlands to support young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

Recent Work

Organisations call for individual parental leave rights after pregnancy

Nancy Platts Posted on 13/04/202214/04/2022

A shake-up in parental leave is needed so that it works better for both parents

Environment Recent

Nappies scheme saves parents up to £1,000 amid rising household bills

Ian Morton Posted on 12/04/202214/04/2022

Check out this positive news story: a local council in England has launched a scheme offering parents £200 vouchers to be able to purchase nappies and other items.