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What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...health and 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...
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Why do women need abortions?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do women need abortions?

...health of the pregnant woman, or any existing children of her family, than if the pregnancy was ended. After 24 weeks an abortion is permitted in very limited circumstances concerning the health of the pregnant woman or her child if the pregnancy proceeds. A new Campaign, Time to Act, believes that abortion should be removed from the criminal law completely. Prior to 22nd...
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Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch
Society, Politics & Law

Strange job: being Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch

...Publicity and power When Elizabeth was in her 20s she could rely on a retinue of court advisers who controlled a switchboard to media reporting. Now, as she approaches 90, the media is ubiquitous. Her retinue still exists giving behind the scenes advice and support, but it is notably less compliant. She recently “tweeted” for the first time. When Princess Diana died...
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Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...public service broadcasting and fewer opportunities for journalists to work in Wales have for some years been the signs of a democracy with a diminishing public square. In order to generate solutions to this crisis, in summer 2022 the IWA and the OU in Wales commissioned a Citizens’ Panel of fifteen people from all walks of life in Wales to discuss these issues in depth...
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World Environment Day 2016: Local engagement, global celebration
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day 2016: Local engagement, global celebration

...health of its inhabitants. This report links strongly to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlined by the UN, noting the critical links between development, the environment, human well-being and the full enjoyment of a wide range of human rights, including the rights to life, health, food, water and sanitation. This nexus is being recently well investigated for...
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TESSA: Equal Opportunities for Pupils
Education & Development

TESSA: Equal Opportunities for Pupils

...Public Holiday' and 'Seeking Help' portray fictional classroom incidents and invite discussion on the extent to which these teachers are offering all pupils a chance to contribute to the discussions and activities. 'Smart Father' and 'The Lost Boy' invite comment on the assumptions often made about pupils and the consequences of such assumptions. The clips in this album...
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Depression, mood and exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Depression, mood and exercise

...health issues. Depression is a common mental health disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. During the time that we suffer a depressive attack we can’t see a reason (can’t find strength) to do anything. Anything…...
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Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism

...health, including injury or old age. Versions of this type of organisation had existed for several hundred years, providing assistance through a combination of feasting and secret rites, charity and structured payments. Initially based in specific localities or aimed at specific trades or religious groups, the spread of branches and networks led to the formation of...
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