1.8 million workers suffer from work-related stress and anxiety, study finds
Most people will have experienced Stress At Work to varying degrees – from making mistakes which have led to a telling-off, personality clashes, or having too much to do. But in some cases, Stress At Work is a permanent fixture in a worker’s life, which can lead to ongoing mental health problems. Recently, Stress…
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Teaching assistant urges government to remove asbestos from schools after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma
A former teaching assistant, who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer, is urging the government to do more to ensure that the deadly material is removed from schools. In 2020, Wendy Gregory, 68 was given a year to live after being exposed to mesothelioma and suffering from the incurable cancer. According to reports,…
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Domestic abuse reports increase by 22% since start of Euro 2024
Domestic abuse charities in Leeds have issued a warning, stating they are ‘bracing’ for an increase in calls as Euro 2024 gets underway. Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) says that the number of calls received has already risen in the week since the Euro 2024 started, and charities even believe there is a “risk…
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TV star shares details of ‘life-changing’ horror farm accident
TV star and Paralympian Samantha Kinghorn has shared details of the life-changing accident she suffered on her family’s farm when she was just 14 years old. The sports star and BBC Countryfile TV presenter spoke to OK! Magazine to highlight the horror of the farm accident, which left her thinking she was going to…
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week: FAQs about smear tests
Cervical Screening Awareness Week is here to highlight the importance of going for your smear test, as well as answering some frequently asked questions about the procedure. Figures show nearly one in three don’t attend their cervical screening test, but Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to change this. Cervical screenings are used…
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Police issue ‘zero tolerance to violence’ warning ahead of Euro 2024
As football fans gear up for a month of fun (or tears) at the Euros, police forces across the UK have issued warnings to stop violence among supporters. Although football often brings fans together to celebrate, it is unfortunately a time when reports of violence and domestic abuse increase when things go wrong. …
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Elder Abuse Day 2024: 7 Signs to look out for and how to report abuse
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is here to raise awareness of abuse in older people and highlight what signs you should look out for to keep your loved ones safe. Shocking statistics show that elderly abuse happens more often than you might think, with around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older said to…
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7 reasons why you should be cautious of unregulated Will-writing services
Writing a Will can be a daunting and emotional task, and we know it can be tempting to go for a cheap or online service to get the job done. However, in many cases, these low-cost online Will writing services are carried out by cowboy companies that are not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation…
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Warning issued as cancer treatment delays ‘becoming routine’
A warning has been issued by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as long waits for cancer care are ‘becoming routine’ across the UK. The RCR has said nearly half of all cancer care centres are experiencing delays most weeks, and an “impending crisis” is looming among the cancer care workforce. According…
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