Makin Report: Church of England Redress Scheme update
The Church of England has issued an update on its redress scheme designed to compensate victims of abuse. Known as the Church of England Redress Scheme, it is being created to provide support to individuals who experienced abuse within the Church. Initially, the scheme was developed in response to criticism and recommendations…
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Care home safeguarding: What it is
Care homes play a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. As such, safeguarding is a key priority in these settings. This article explores the principles, practices, and importance of safeguarding within care environments. And what to do if you feel that…
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Male domestic abuse survivors ‘ignored’ as crimes are classed as ‘violence against women’
Men who have survived domestic abuse have said they feel “ignored” by the government because crimes against them are being classified as “violence against women and girls”. For more than a decade, governments have grouped male victims of domestic abuse, rape, stalking and so-called honour-based violence into the same category as female victims, and…
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Symptoms, smear tests and HPV explained
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness of symptoms to look out for, highlighting the importance of getting screened and explaining what happens at a pap smear test appointment. Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cell changes in the cervix. The presence of these cells does not cause symptoms but may be…
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Veterans’ Survey 2022: The challenges faced by UK veterans and the urgent need for action
A new survey published by the Office for National Statistics has revealed insights into what life is like for UK armed forces veterans once they have stopped serving and raises points on where support should be improved. The survey gives an overview of the issues veterans face, alongside societal issues that need to be…
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Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme to open ‘any day’
Eastwood Park Compensation Scheme is due to open ‘any day’ to victims who suffered abuse whilst attending the Eastwood Park Detention Centre. Located in Falfield, South Gloucestershire, Eastwood Park opened in 1964 to accommodate 95 boys. Detention Centres were first introduced by the 1948 Criminal Justice Act and were intended to be…
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Stuart Hogg: Criticism over domestic abuse sentence for rugby star
A former Scottish rugby captain walked free yesterday after being found guilty of domestically abusing his estranged wife. However, despite his guilty plea, which involved him admitting to shouting, swearing and acting in an abusive manner over a five year period, he was merely given a community payback order with supervision. The…
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Text Message Scams
What are text message scams? These are fraudulent messages that try to trick you into giving money or personal information. Some common text message scams are: Missed delivery notification, asking you to pay extra fees or provide personal details. Texts from your bank or financial institution, claiming that your account is closing…
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New year, new job – Laws to consider when leaving your job
As 2025 gets underway and you return to work – whether that is in an office, factory, warehouse or anywhere else, you may be thinking about what the year looks like ahead of you, and if you want to stay where you are. But, we know that it can be confusing and stressful when…
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