High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition among UK adults. In fact, over a quarter of us will suffer from this health condition at some point in our lives. But this commonality should be no cause for comfort.…
Social workers who specialise in mental health issues will always be in great demand in the UK. Whilst the majority of social work positions are within the NHS, there are numerous opportunities in the private sector too. If this is…
Coronavirus has now spread to most countries in the world, and only a few have managed to fully eradicate it. Your immediate risk of coming into contact with the virus depends on where you live, with the number of cases…
“[One] of the things that I think could be improved around here would be having… better access to things like mental health services.” ― Sean (18), respondent in Children’s Commissioner report. Separated from their friends and peers, children and young…
The safe delivery of health care is just one of the many parts of normal life which has been challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic which has gripped the UK since last March. While cancer services around the country have worked…
If you want to make just one change to your life this year which will improve your mental wellbeing, getting active is a pretty good candidate. Regular physical activity brings a wide range of psychological benefits, and improved self-esteem is…
Puppies can be adorably naughty when you first adopt them, but for many this is the best time to begin training. In this article, we’ll look at what makes training so important both for your dog’s happiness and your own.…
Although episodes tend to peak between the ages of three and six, most kids will start having night terrors and nightmares when they’re around two years old. Keeping your toddler’s bedtime routine light and happy is believed to be one…
Eating disorders can cause serious psychological, physical and social harm to a young person. Unfortunately, in the UK, NHS studies have shown that they are on the rise in children. These disorders are not limited to anorexic teenage girls; they…
April is Stress Awareness Month: an event that has taken place every year since 1992 to raise awareness of the modern stress epidemic, its causes and its cures. This year, we’re marking it with a list of handy tips to…