by Tom Beardshaw – fatherhood coach To answer this question, we have to ask… “compared to when?” For the vast majority of human history, for a father who was closely bonded with his partner and children, his desire to feed and protect them would have placed tremendous pressures on him almost not matter where […]
Jo Dutton, working life and being a carer
Jo Dutton is a working parent, which brings with it challenges that many of us can relate to. Her 10-year-old daughter Jess has Down Syndrome and balancing working life with caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming at times. Read her candid story. What are the greatest challenges for a working parent […]
The Unexpected Parts of Caring by Lorna Easterbrook
The unexpected parts of caring When I meet someone with a caring role in their life – whether it’s for an older parent who’s seriously ill, a younger relative living with a disability, or a friend with cancer, there are three things that increasingly I find myself saying. The first is that whatever you’re doing […]
In conversation with Steve Field, Rethink Mental Illness
How has mental health affected you? Mental Health has completely changed my life with devastating effect and if I am honest until something happened to me I didn’t give mental health a second thought (now that was back in 2009 when even just a few short years ago mental health was not talked about) In brief […]
Beth Britton – from personal story to D4Dementia
Why is recognition for carers still so minimal? In comparison, for example, to parents. I believe there are two reasons for this. Firstly, whilst people who are parents actively identify themselves as such, many carers don’t identify themselves as carers, therefore historically awareness and understanding of the needs of carers has never been at […]
Opening your doors for a Bring Your Child to Work Day
As my daughter enters the ‘work experience’ zone where children are facing the challenge of starting to build their C.Vs, it got me thinking about the real value of work experience. I remember my first placement being a waste of time. I sat at a desk for 2 hours with nothing to do before being […]
Are you OK? by Terry Streather MHFA trainer
What is Mental Health First Aid? If you thought a colleague or service user was struggling with their mental health would you know what to do? Would you have the confidence to ask “Are You OK?” and would you know what to do if they said “No”? The pressures of a prolonged period of uncertainty […]
Supporting staff going through the menopause
There is a growing awareness of the importance of supporting staff during the menopause. Here is some useful information from expert Nikki Williams, you may want to pass on. How to eat your way through menopause! ‘What the hell has happened to me since I hit 40?’ If you are asking yourself that question […]
Hope Virgo’s message to parents
Dear Mum and Dad, I don’t think I have ever thanked you for the support you gave me throughout my eating disorder. Firstly, I want to say sorry, sorry for causing you so much grief, for being such a nightmare to live with and for nearly killing myself. I was weak and you were […]
Children’s Mental Health Week – Feb ’18. What is healthy sleep?
Importance of Sleep for Children By: Maryanne Taylor, The Sleep Works Studies have shown that learning good sleep habits from childhood can impact significantly on our health and wellbeing in adulthood. Sleep is so important for our growth, health and development and improves our overall quality of life. Sleep for growth: The deep stages of […]
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