education, Immigration, Issues, Opinion, Politics

Victims of Circumstance

As young people, it is harder, in several ways, for us to prosper than it was for our parents. We are significantly less likely to be able to buy a home than previous generations, for example. Data shows that people who have a Higher Education, generally speaking, have greater earning potential – and it therefore seems counterintuitive to delay the education of those who are already set back.

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Uncategorized

By The Book

Not only has reading declined in sense of books being picked up, but it is also the connection between people and books. 1.2 million children are reading less than they were last year across the UK, for all children this has a significant impact, but those it affects the most are the children who are in the care system, their life has been planned out for failure. 

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Body and Mind

How Essential is Checking Yourself for Breast Cancer?

By Shannon Channer | @sh4n2006 Breast cancer is more survivable than ever, but outcomes can still vary considerably. I spoke to three individuals with very different insights and experience. Breast Cancer is the 4th most common breast cancer death in the UK with 11,500 women dying each year. That’s nearly 1,000 deaths each month, 31 […]

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Mental Health, Music

The Unsung Problem With Musicians

Does creating music help a musician’s mental health or can it push them over the edge? Musicians and music therapists give their verdict. By Stanley Gula | @stanleygula . Image by Stanley Gula Music plays a crucial part in your life, from helping babies develop healthy bonds with their parents to offering vital, sensitive care […]

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