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An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill
Health, Sports & Psychology

An invisible group: Young people’s experiences of living with a loved one who is seriously ill

...it. Despite the wealth of research available in the field of bereavement, palliative care and mental health very little is actually known about the lived experiences of children and young people living with a loved one who is seriously ill and the impact that this has upon their lives. In the absence of data our research carried out by the Children’s Research Centre focused on three key areas. Firstly we wanted to find ......
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Article 15 mins
Why has Antonin Scalia's death set off a battle for the US Supreme Court?
Society, Politics & Law

Why has Antonin Scalia's death set off a battle for the US Supreme Court?

...care mandate. With only eight justices, there is a good possibility these and other cases will end with tie votes. In the 1868 decision Durant v. Essex Company, the court determined that “no affirmative action can be had in a cause where the judges are equally divided in opinion…” In other words, in a 4:4 vote, the decision of the most recent court will stand. This...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring anxiety
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring anxiety

...adults do have a greater risk of depression associated with losing a partner later on in life or as an early sign of other progressive illness (including neurodegenerative diseases and dementia). Mental illness is the sign of a ‘weak character’ − people with depression are just ‘lazy’. FALSE. Ill health, whatever the cause, is not a character flaw or personal...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Bodies in transition – children starting school
Education & Development

Bodies in transition – children starting school

...but were only for grown-ups in assembly. In the next phase of my research, I will be examining interviews from the adults involved to see how these fit with the children’s experiences. As an early years practitioner, my hope is now to highlight the importance of paying attention to the physical aspects of starting school so that the transition is as smooth as possible....
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Article 5 mins
Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
Education & Development

Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub

...adult learning. While we can’t guarantee there is content on every topic area, there are over 350 articles, courses and interactives that we hope will meet your professional development needs, whatever your role, context or nation. Everything on this hub (and on OpenLearn) is free to use. I often direct my staff to OpenLearn resources when they face an unexpected...
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Article 5 mins
Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?
Society, Politics & Law

Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?

...care about their lives, don’t kid yourself, but they say they don’t care about their lives. You have to take out their families. Exactly what Trump is suggesting doing is not clear here, so let us examine some of the different possibilities. Protecting human shields Some might argue Trump was merely making the point that regardless of the enemy’s use of their own...
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Article 5 mins
What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...care. The national learning hub for volunteeers' two collections made in partnership with OpenLearn from The Open University provide a comprehensive range of FREE courses across a variety of subjects to help you as a volunteer or someone who works with volunteers. Find out how to get started below... [Helpforce I am a volunteer] I am a volunteer Do you want to expand your...
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Article 5 mins
Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance
Education & Development

Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance

...care support. It also doesn’t cover costs that all students would have while studying. In Wales, DSA is provided by Student Finance Wales and this is who you will need contact to complete your application. Extra help available if you are a part-time undergraduate student with a disability | Student Finance Wales [Welsh Government logo] This resource was provided by the...
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Video 5 mins