Alan Stuart: A Father’s Reflection on Suicide
A father who lost his son to suicide in January 2021 reflects on why mental health training for young people could help others who are struggling
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Why Matrescence Matters: the importance of a Mother’s Work
In this blog Maggie Gordon-Walker, the founder of Mothers Uncovered, explores the word matrescence and why it should be more commonly accepted and used.
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Rachael Mole: I’m proud of being disabled
In this blog Rachael Mole, founder of SIC, an organisation working for disability access and workplace inclusion, explains why she is proud of being disabled.
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Why I’m putting a spotlight on parental suicide as a public spokesperson
Anna Wardley is an endurance swimmer, motivational speaker, and CEO of Luna Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the support for children after suicide. In this guest blog she talks about the importance of raising awareness of parental suicide. Anna is part of our 2022 Spokesperson Network Programme.
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Love Island is exposing the reality of what an unhealthy relationship looks like
Samantha Billingham is the founder of SODA. SODA raises awareness, reduces isolation and supports those who have, or who are experiencing domestic abuse. In this guest blog she writes how the reality show Love Island is exposing what unhealthy relationships look like. Samantha is part of our 2022 Spokesperson Network Programme.
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A look inside Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) – How accurate is BBC Three’s new comedy?
Sabrina Jones is the Founder and CEO of a not-for-profit called Say It With Your Chest. Say It With Your Chest exists to empower young people who are at risk of school exclusion or need support with their personal development to overcome obstacles and cultivate happy, positive and fulfilling futures. Sabrina is part of the 2022 Sounddelivery Media Spokesperson Programme, in this guest blog she reflects on the new BBC Three comedy PRU and how it mirrors the reality she sees.
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Debs Teale: Why we need to look #BeyondPills
Debs Teale is an advocate of creativity in health following her own remarkable journey. She is a Trustee at the National Centre for Creative Health as well as a member of the Social Prescribing Network and Social Prescribing Academy. Debs is part of the Sounddelivery Media Spokesperson Network Programme and in this blog she shares why she’s supporting the College of Medicine’s #BeyondPills Campaign.
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Jenny Abenoja: A Poem to my Daughter
Migrant Domestic Worker Jenny ventured abroad to work for her family’s future. Here she shares her poem to her daughter shining a light on the emotions tied to domestic work.
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Migrant Domestic Worker Demie Masupil: ‘happiness in the hands of a family in a foreign state’
Read here about Demie’s journey into domestic work and how his life took a new turn after his parents died.
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Mimi Jalmasco ‘A DECADE WITHOUT RIGHTS: UK Migrant Domestic Workers campaign for change’
It has been 10 years since the Overseas Domestic Workers visa was changed. Migrant domestic workers have endured 10 years being trapped working for abusive employers following changes in 2012. Workers and their supporters have lobbied and campaigned for changes to the ODW visa so that workers have certain rights that would keep them safe at work and be able to challenge abuse when it arises. Here Mimi shares her experience and why she’s speaking out.