Book review: An Antidote to Violence – Evaluating the Evidence by Barry Spivack and Patricia Saunders This is not an easy reading book. But it is a book that anyone in a position of influence should read. Or maybe, if you are not in a position of influence, you know someone who is? Or
COVID-19: How Safe Is It for Children to Return to School? Coronavirus has shaken the world in a way that has never been experienced in modern history. Every country has put measures in place that are intended to curb the spread of the pandemic such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, work from home, and closure of
How government and charitable organisations can strengthen communities Whether they are local, online or international, a community is better placed to achieve its goals if it has the support of governmental bodies or charities. Both types of institution have the resources to extend the reach and impact of a community and achieve public support. Government
It is essential that high street accessibility for visually impaired persons (VIPs) is not adversely impacted post-COVID For many visually impaired people, navigating our town centre high streets can be particularly challenging. And as lockdown eases and temporary changes are rapidly made to street layouts, these problems are being exacerbated across the country. Clearly, as
Two Essex-based businesswomen have launched a superb, part-funded training programme to help young women get Fit for Life and Fit for Business. Emma Goode, founder and director of social media company 24 fingers Ltd., tells the story of how this amazing project has been launched on the back of a ‘eureka’ moment she had back
NICE draft guideline recommends GPs should not prescribe opioids for chronic pain In the wake of continued concerns about the growing opioid crisis in the UK, NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) has published a draft guideline for consultation for the assessment and management of chronic pain in the over 16s. The consultation
Funding the NHS through global sales, Together: An anthology from the COVID-19 pandemic is a collection of experiences from the 2020 pandemic. What better way to record a piece of contemporary history then through literature and art! The Together Book Project has published Together: An anthology from the COVID-19 pandemic, a first of its kind
The true cost of cheap, low quality food Providing cheap, low-quality food is not the solution to helping the most disadvantaged in our society cut their food bills. The true cost of cheap food is a negative legacy that affects us all. The good news is that it is easy to reduce your food bill
Livewell Southend is a new web portal designed to provide a broad range of information to people living and working in Southend. Healthy Life Essex, which has its base in Southend, is delighted to be working closely with Livewell Southend and is, of course, featured on the portal. The infographic below is the Livewell Southend
Are you concerned about the possibility of a flood of cheap low-quality food imports from America? Are you concerned about potential moves to ditch animal welfare and relax environmental rules as part of any new trade deals with the US? We have made great strides in the UK over the last few years to improve