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Great-grandmother takes giant leap for Scottish charity

A Glenrothes grandmother is ziplining across the Clyde River to raise money for a Scottish charity.

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Coastal rowers celebrate 10-year anniversary with oar-some solstice sunrise

Members of Eskmuthe Rowing Club in East Lothian set out at 4.00am to experience oar-some sunrise on longest day of the year.

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AI innovations to transform living with dementia

An app that helps with broken speech, smart glasses that assist with facial recognition, and a “Yellow Brick Road” map to help people navigate their area independently are among the tech innovations shortlisted in the £4m Longitude Prize on Dementia.

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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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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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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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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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Daring medical student wing walks for charity

A medical student has carried out a daring wing walk in order to fundraise for University Hospitals Birmingham Charity.

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UK’s first National Open Water Swimming Centre opens with a splash

Brighton is the home of the UK’s first National Open Water Swimming Centre which opens to the public today.

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UK charity launches campaign to tackle healthcare inequalities

UK charity Ehlers-Danlos Support UK has launched a campaign calling on the government to provide much-needed NHS services for people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and other related conditions. 

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