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Real Voices: Succeeding at work with a learning disability

In this week’s Real Voices, a young adult with learning disabilities describes her struggle to find employment that could accommodate her needs.

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Plastic mermaids highlight ocean plight

Reclaimed waste mermaids appear in Yorkshire and Sydney for World Ocean Day

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Melanie Brown calls for domestic abuse to be key ‘election issue’

Former Spice Girl Mel B said: “No matter which political party you are in, I’m asking you for your commitment today that domestic abuse is an issue you will prioritise.” 

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New rights for parents of premature babies

Up to 12 weeks of paid leave under Neonatal Care Act

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Learning disabled adults in Wales meet local MP

Mark Tami, MP for Alun and Deeside, visited two supported employment initiatives and a day centre, run by national learning disability charity Hft, last Friday to learn about the varied work the charity carries out to support people with a learning disability within his constituency in Flintshire, Wales. A thriving café in Deeside Enterprise Centre, […]

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UK’s first professor of LGBTQ+ History appointed at Oxford University

Renowned historian Matt Cook will become the UK’s first fully endowed professor of LGBTQ+ history.

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Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

As the cost of living crisis continues to hit vulnerable communities across Birmingham, one charity has been providing a lifeline to older people facing financial hardship.

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Categories FundraisingHealth & Social CareReal VoicesRecent

Real Voices: A young carer talks stress, balance and activism

In this week’s Real Voices, a young carer discusses the emotional toll of caring alongside schoolwork.

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Categories CultureHealth & Social CareRecent

Mental Health Blog Awards 2023 opens call for nominations

Self-nominations have opened for the Mental Health Blog Awards 2023. The Awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate blogs, vlogs and podcasts that help educate, raise awareness, and provide support.

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Categories EducationFundraisingRecent

Young people supported into aspirational careers

Villiers Park Educational Trust, and purpose-led digital transformation expert, Sopra Steria, helping more than 400 under-represented young people break through barriers and fulfil their potential.  

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