On November 1st, we walked over burning hot embers that reached 800 degrees fahrenheit, and strode over broken glass, all in the name of charity. Between us we raised over £800 for BulliesOut, but we’re still aiming for more! We’d like to get to £1,000 over the next fortnight. We did this because we are
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Nearly half of children have suffered from bullying
Nearly half of all children have experienced bullying, according to a survey reprinted in the Lancashire Evening Post this week. Almost half of children have been bullied with most of the abuse taking place at school, a study has found. A quarter of young people said they were picked on because of the way they
Volunteering: Caring and Sharing in the Community
Volunteering, Caring and Sharing in the Community Volunteering, (providing unpaid help to vulnerable individuals or groups), is increasingly common in the UK, especially as the job market becomes more competitive. Many people site the desire to help and the satisfaction brought about by results as their reasons for participating in voluntary activities. Below, Tia Davies
Eating Disorders, Distorted Thoughts and the Importance of Proper Treatment
Anna is a student in her early twenties. Since she was fifteen, Anna has battled with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder which affects 1.6 Million people in the UK. Here, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, Anna shares her story. The Beginning: An attractive and intelligent teenager, Anna comes home from school, tired
10 Personality Disorders: a Breakdown
THE TERM ‘PERSONALITY DISORDER‘ IS USED TO REFER TO PEOPLE WITH AN EXTREMELY BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, DIFFICULTIES AND BEHAVIOURS. MANY PEOPLE GIVEN THE SAME DIAGNOSIS WILL HAVE VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES. IT IS ALSO COMMON FOR PEOPLE TO BE GIVEN A DIAGNOSIS OF MORE THAN ONE PERSONALITY DISORDER. Some symptoms are commonly recognised across the
Depression: What it Really Means
Depression and anxiety are such common illnesses, and yet they remain conditions which we find difficult to openly discuss. Here, in honour of Depression Awareness Week 2014, Mari Ellis Dunning shares her experiences of living with depression. Mental Health is a difficult topic to address on a personal level. However, I feel it would be
Newport Women's Aid
OUR SEARCH FOR A CHARITY TO SUPPORT THROUGH FUNDRAISING THIS YEAR HAS BEEN THOROUGH AND EXCITING. FINALLY, AFTER MUCH CONSIDERATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH MANY DESERVING CAUSES, WE’VE CHOSEN TO SUPPORT NEWPORT WOMEN’S AID. Newport Women’s Aid was established in September 1975. It is an organisation run by women, serving women in the community, who are
World Autism Awareness Day 2014
World Autism Awareness Day 2014 Autism is a spectrum condition, meaning individuals will be affected differently and at varying degrees depending on where on the spectrum they fall. Autism affects how individuals relate to and behave around other people. It also affects their view of the world. Areas of difficulty for people living with Autism
COULD YOU BE OUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR?
Established in 2008 Steps Training Ltd are a Cardiff based company who provide accredited training in the Prevention and Management of Work Related Conflict. Last year company Directors Steve Farmer and Paul Richards took on the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge and raised over £600 for Hope For Justice. Steve and Paul on their charity trek
Preserving Dignity in Care through Creativity
Loss of dignity and individuality are often associated with the ageing process, particularly in relation to individuals suffering from dementia. Below, case worker Fiona Finn, discusses her experience of assisting individuals living with dementia. Loss of dignity is a phrase often used in relation to getting older – the reduction of independence, the need for
