Ken Loach’s ‘I, Daniel Blake’ was released in cinemas on Friday October 21 and has touched the hearts of the nation. The film’s ambition is to make those seemingly hidden from society, visible and to provide them with a voice, that challenges the government’s unfair benefit sanctions and the […]
Growing up can be a challenging time for most of us, constantly being under-pressure from our friends, sometimes our parents, and trying to fit in. Those teenage years can be pretty tough and confusing. As a youth worker I see young people trying to conform, go along with everyone else […]
October 10 marks World Mental Health day; a time each year to raise awareness, talk about and understand mental health. This year’s theme is psychological first aid, knowing what to do and how to approach someone who is experiencing mental health difficulties, trauma or crisis. One in four of us […]