Category Archives: News Comment

What is Multiple Sclerosis? A brief outline from Susie Cornell

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lara

Susie Cornell continues on from yesterday’s post with more info on MS. In a recent interview Jack Osbourne revealed he has been diagnosed with MS. For me personally my life changed when I was diagnosed with MS and it made … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wisdom: Multiple Sclerosis, Advice and Food

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Lara

With the news of Jack Osbourne’s Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Susie Cornell MBE, who has the condition, wanted to give some advice on how to manage  symptoms and how diet can affect flare ups.  Who are we to say no to a great piece … Continue reading →

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Mothers Need a Viable Alternative to Controlled Crying

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Lara

This weeks Wednesday Wisdom comes from sleep expert Chireal Shallow, who runs her own sleep clinic in London and has experience of helping children and adults break the cycle of Sleep Deprivation. She want Health Visitors to have better training … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming the geese are getting fat, please put a penny in the old man’s hat.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Lara

Charitable giving at Christmas Homelessness has always been a concern at Christmas, and social concern dates back hundreds of years.  But this year, with homelessness on the rise and growing concerns over unemployment.  I’m making an extra effort to donate … Continue reading →

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Let it snow, let it snow…or suck it up and stop moaning

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Lara

So it seems winter is here again, I’ve been wearing the furry boots into work so it must be.  And the old ‘ice travel chaos’ headlines are abound. Why are we always surprised by this every year? It’s winter by … Continue reading →

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The right to choose

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lara

New figures from the University of Oxford suggest that, although there is a slightly higher risk for home births in first time mothers, the risk is very low and women should have the option of a home birth if the … Continue reading →

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Big Bully

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Lara

This Anti Bullying Week, Anti Bullying Alliance is focusing on verbal bullying.  This marks a move away from cyber bullying, which has been the focus of many a news story and campaign in recent years.  Focusing on the, often less … Continue reading →

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Family Justice Review – A blow to fathers?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lara

This week we have a guest post from one of our experts, Charlotte Friedman. Here is her comment on The Family Justice Review. The Family Justice Review which was published today has rejected calls from campaigners for father’s rights.  Those … Continue reading →

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Running in Heels

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Lara

Browsing through the Guardian, this article struck a chord; Should I Wear High Heels? I’m female and prone to a bit of shoe lust.

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Healthy Lunchbox

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Lara

According to the School Food Trust 60% of lunchboxes have two portions of fruit and veg.  So for those 40% struggling to fit a balanced lunch box into their undoubtedly busy lives, we thought we’d give you a rundown of … Continue reading →

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