Around 400,000 children amongst 1M now using foodbanks
The number of people using foodbanks has reached a record one million after an increase in workers on low pay having to seek emergency help for food, new figures have
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Performance theatre challenges perceptions of homeless
Performing arts academics at Sheffield Hallam University have teamed up with South Yorkshire Housing Association and London-based theatre company Cardboard Citizens on a challenging new piece of performance theatre, based
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Richard Farleigh appointed Action for Children Ambassador
Richard Farleigh, the investor and ex-“Dragon’s Den” panellist, has been announced as an official Ambassador of UK children’s charity Action for Children. The role comes in recognition of his substantial
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Campaign to tackle employment rates of people with depression
Just 8% of MPs believe the NHS is sufficiently prepared to manage depression efficiently, a survey has found. The charity Depression Alliance said that three-quarters (76%) of MPs questioned felt
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Mindfulness therapy as effective as anti-depressants, new research
A form of meditation could be as effective as anti-depressants at preventing people relapsing into depression, new research suggests. The study, led by researchers at Oxford University and published in
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Unique concerts for parents and carers living with autism
Acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, Noriko Ogawa, is hosting a series of concerts specifically for parents and carers of children with autism. The aim of Jamie’s Concerts, which are held in
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Most councils failing disabled over home adaptations
Nearly two-thirds of councils are failing to complete home adaptations for disabled people within the one-year legal limit, a charity has found. Leonard Cheshire Disability said thousands of disabled and
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Parkinson’s sufferers report public hostility over condition
An estimated 69,000 people have experienced hostility and rudeness from members of the public because of their Parkinson’s disease, a charity has claimed. The complex condition affects around 127,000 people
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Charity urges stalking victims to seek help
Stalking is still treated too much like a “joke”, including T-shirts with slogans making light of what can often be sinister and violent behaviour, a leading charity has warned. The
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Scientists hopeful over protein to boost cancer immunity
Scientists have found a protein they believe can help boost immunity to cancer and viruses. Researchers from Imperial College London say the discovery could open the door to new therapies.
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