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#CelebratingSocialCare with Skills for Care
#CelebratingSocialCare with Skills for Care Today we join Skills for Care as part of their #CelebratingSocialCare campaign! This April they are putting the spotlight onto all of the incredible people who work in adult health and social care. For the…
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Stress Awareness – It’s Time to Take Action
Ever since 1992 April has been Stress Awareness Month held by the Stress Management Society to raise awareness of one of the biggest public health challenges that we are currently facing. The negative impact that stress has on all individuals…
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Kirk House Celebrate an Inspiring Year of Putting People First and Changing Lives
Northern Healthcare’s Carlisle-based supported living service is marking a key milestone as the team and residents celebrate the service’s one-year anniversary. On Wednesday 22nd February Kirk House hosted an afternoon tea whilst reflecting on a busy first year since they…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Baking
Baking is an activity enjoyed by many, young and old. But did you know that as well as resulting in delicious baked goods to enjoy, baking also has many mental health benefits? In this blog, we take a look at…
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Goal Setting and Mental Health | How Setting and Achieving Goals Can Boost our Mental Health
Goal Setting and Mental Health We’re into a new year and we’re already a month in! Soon after we ring in a new year, many of us sit down and plan our goals or new year’s resolutions. But some of…
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Top 10 Health and Wellbeing Apps
Christmas can be a difficult time for many of us, but particularly for those of us in the healthcare industries who are still working over the holiday period, it can be even more stressful than usual. Health and wellbeing apps…
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Christmas on a budget | Keeping spirits high and costs low
For many people Christmas is often considered a happy time of year with lots of hustle and bustle in the lead-up to Christmas Day. With our calendars often full to the brim with events, dates, and parties, the holiday season can…
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Dysgraphia | Learning Difficulty Focus
In this article, we explore what dysgraphia is, the signs of dysgraphia, and the support that is available. Researchers estimate that between 5-20% of people have dysgraphia. The reason for the large, estimated range is because dysgraphia can often go…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Signs, symptoms, treatment and support
Whilst December is most commonly known for festivities, parties, and cheer, it is also cold, wet, and it goes dark very early! During this time of year, you may find yourself affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as SAD).…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – The Impact of Covid-19
Did you know that across the world today in 2022, over 1 billion people live with some form of disability? Approximately 46% of older people aged 60 or over live with a disability, and 1 child in every 10 has…
