If you are (or suspect you are) a male victim of domestic abuse – you are not alone. There are many organisations that can help you and most offer an anonymous service and have quick to escape webpages so your partner cannot see that you’ve accessed their website. Many of these services are for those […]
Support for male victims domestic abuse Read More »
If you have found our stress levels rising over the last few years, you’re not alone. Stress can have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing, especially if it goes on for many months or years. Worrying about our health, work and finances can leave us not knowing where to start to
April is Stress Awareness Month Read More »
It’s 60 years since a group of parents of autistic children founded the National Autistic Society to fight for autistic people’s rights. What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around
It’s World Autism Awareness Week 2023 Read More »
Healthy Start are moving from paper vouchers to the Healthy Start card. The last paper vouchers will be sent out on the week starting the 7th March. You can still use any valid vouchers to get free vitamins. There are still over 1600 Lewisham families missing out on these payments for vegetables, fruits, beans/lentils and
Healthy Start vouchers go digital! Read More »
The recent cases of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa have highlighted the issue of violence against women and girls in London. All too often the focus has been placed on women’s behaviour and how to keep themselves safe but the new Have a Word with Yourself, then Your Mates campaign focuses on men’s behaviour and
Mayor of London, Have a Word with Yourself, then your mates Campaign Read More »
Single Parents Day is a day for single parents to reflect on and celebrate their achievements, for the world to show single parents how much they’re valued and for organisations like to join in – and push for a more equal society, in which all families are on a level playing field, however many parents
It’s Single Parents Day! Read More »
Facts about Climate Change Human activity has warmed the planet by 1.1°C in the last 200 years. Most of the warming has occurred in the past 35 years. As the planet warms we are seeing more extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, massive storms, and flood. More droughts and floods means that crops fail
It’s Global Recycling Day! Read More »
Although oral health is improving in England, the oral health survey of 5 year olds in 2019 showed that just under a quarter have tooth decay (see the National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, 2019). Each child with tooth decay will have on average 3 to 4 teeth affected. The risk of tooth decay increases as
20th March is World Oral Health Day – Looking after your Child’s Teeth Read More »
Millions of people across the UK have have noticed our food, energy and petrol costs rising and talk of further rises can be really worrying. Step Change have some great advice on how to help you now and how to be prepared for any further changes. How can I reduce the impact of this
Help with the cost of living crisis Read More »
Quit smoking Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you will be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately. It’s never too late to quit.
Today is the Day to Stop Smoking Read More »
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