Young Adults Detachment Issues, Seperation Guilt
Young adult detachment issues and separation guilt affect both generations. Explore how empty nest syndrome and young adults’ guilt intersect, and how families can navigate independence with empathy.
Freedom of Expression vs Freedom of Harm
Exploring the balance between freedom of expression and public harm — and why stronger legislation, trigger warnings, and editorial standards are urgently needed in media and social platforms.
Priority Services Register (PSR) Guide, Third Party Charges
Power cuts can be dangerous for disabled people, especially those relying on medical equipment. Learn whether you can be charged for emergency callouts, how third‑party faults are handled, and how the Priority Services Register protects vulnerable households.
Living with FND: One Young Man’s Journey of Resilience, Awareness, and Hope
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can change a life in an instant. One man’s courageous journey reveals the hidden reality of living with a condition that disrupts the brain’s ability to send and receive signals—despite normal scans and test results. Through weakness, tremors, mobility challenges, and daily unpredictability, he has discovered resilience he never knew he had. By sharing his story, he hopes to break the stigma, raise awareness, and empower others who feel unheard. His message is simple: FND is real, recovery is possible, and no one should face it alone.
Launching a New Chapter: Renata’s Mission to Inspire Young Minds Through Children’s Books
Discover how author Renata Maziak Barnes is launching a meaningful children’s book series featuring Tibbles the Cat, teaching young readers about kindness, bullying, online safety, emotions, mental health, disabilities, and early entrepreneurship. A powerful new collection designed to inspire resilience, confidence, and empathy in children aged 5 and above.
Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms
Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).
Understanding Invisible Disabilities & Ableist Attitudes
Invisible disabilities deserve recognition, understanding, and respect. Ableist attitudes rooted in ignorance and dismissiveness create barriers that can be just as disabling as the condition itself. Instead of questioning someone’s reality or minimising their struggles, we should listen, believe, and support. The lived experiences of those with invisible disabilities, like the editor who has battled OCD for decades, remind us that what cannot be seen can still have profound impact. True inclusivity means dismantling ableism and embracing empathy.
Understanding Police Powers
Police powers are vital for maintaining law and order, but they must always be balanced with civil liberties and human rights. Vulnerable groups, particularly minors and disabled individuals, require additional safeguards to prevent abuse or discrimination. Understanding your rights under PACE, questioning the use of stop and search, and knowing the complaint procedures are essential tools for seeking justice when things go wrong.
Why Social Media Is Endangering Our Children, Urgent Action Is Needed
Social media is not an innocent pastime for children; it is a powerful, addictive force that can shape their self-worth, behaviour, and future in dangerous ways. Without immediate action, more young lives will be damaged or lost, and the cycle of harm will continue unchecked. The responsibility lies with all of us, parents, schools, lawmakers, and tech companies, to act now. Banning phones in schools, enforcing strict age verification, and introducing robust child-safety laws are not optional measures; they are urgent necessities. We cannot afford to wait for another tragedy to spur change. The time to protect our children is today.
From Adversity to Advocacy: Charities Volant Trust & Lumos.org
How one woman’s journey through grief and hardship led to the creation of two powerful charities – and why her story continues to inspire global change. When we think of JK Rowling, most picture the global Harry Potter phenomenon. But behind the fame is a woman who once lived on state benefits, writing in cafes while caring for a young child as a single mother battling grief after losing her mother to Multiple Sclerosis.