Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London
Pret a Manger’s charity is opening a house for the homeless which will also provide training in a local branch of the coffee chain, in a bid to get more
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Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT
Mindfulness could help people suffering from chronic pain, research suggests. A review of existing studies found the technique can lessen the severity of pain, improve daily living, and reduce depression
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Engage: Domestic abuse bill – proposed changes to protect victims explained
Domestic abuse is one of the most prevalent crimes in England and Wales, accounting for 33% of violent crime recorded by the police in the year to March 2018. The
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Engage: Church’s safeguarding budget ‘has increased from £50K to £7 Million’
The Church of England’s annual safeguarding budget has risen from around £50,000 to £7 million, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. The Most Rev Justin Welby added that the church
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Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives
Gogglebox star Dom Parker has said he hopes a new programme exploring whether cannabis can help his autistic son can improve – and maybe save – the lives of others.
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Engage: Woman forced to apply to settlement scheme despite living in UK since 1967
Even people who have been in the UK since before it joined the EU are not exempt from the settlement scheme. Former public servant Elly Wright, 77, moved to England
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Engage: Alex George shares experiences of loneliness to launch Samaritans campaign
Love Island star Dr Alex George has spoken about his experiences of loneliness to encourage people to listen to those who might be in need. The A&E doctor is backing
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Engage: ‘Stiff upper lip’ bad for mental health, Professor Green warns
Professor Green has said the British stiff upper lip represses emotions that should be expressed for the sake of mental health, particularly in times of grief. The rapper has suffered
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Engage: Mumford and Sons bassist creates exhibition to show loneliness of MS
Mumford and Sons bassist Ted Dwane has spoken of the loneliness of suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) after being inspired to help create an exhibition on the subject by his
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Engage: Book chronicling struggles of NHS workforce wins big at national awards
A book which chronicles the struggles of NHS staff and the politics surrounding the health service has been honoured at the National Book Awards. Comedian and former doctor Adam Kay
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