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New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t Just For January

Posted on 01/01/2025

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again.

Making Space for Grief at Christmas

Posted on 12/01/2024

As the nights draw in and the days on the calendar hurtle towards December, most of us are starting to plan. Making lists, sorting meals, buying gifts – it’s all part of the fun festivities. But for many, there's another plan that needs to be made - how to manage the grief of a lost loved one. Since Christmas is a time for family gatherings, it can bring up a lot of complex feelings and grief for those who are no longer with us, even if we lost them some time ago. Grief like this is a totally normal part of life, which is why it's important to embrace it, rather than repress it. To try and make this festive season a little easier, we wanted to share some tips around how to make space for grief at Christmas, and make it a positive part of the celebrations.

The Real Impact Of Being Left Out

Posted on 10/01/2024

National Inclusion week is one of those new annual celebrations, sitting right alongside national careers week and neurodiversity celebration week. The aim is to highlight the importance of inclusion across the UK, particularly in the workplace. This year it falls on the 23rd to the 29th of September, and you probably saw loads of employers doing activities and showcasing how inclusive their workplace is. Which is all great stuff! But this month what we want to really highlight is why inclusion matters, and the negative effects not being included can have on an employee’s mental health.

Wholemeal veggie pizza

01/01/2025

There is nothing wrong with pizza provided you keep dough quite thin and serve it with a lot of veggies and just minimal cheese (or no cheese). Here is the recipe for wholemeal dough.