The issues facing children are much harder due to the lockdown. Simply because the services they need are not easily available and their mental health is suffering. A year is a long time for an adult but to a child it feels much longer 😔. Self-harm among young children in UK doubles in [...]
Uned Atal Trais | Violence Prevention Unit on Twitter Source
South Wales evening post has reported that last month there were 130 incidents recorded where children witnessed or were in the next room when domestic abuse was occurring. This is not a statistic for the whole of the uk but just in the Swansea area. If lockdown is to continue then more must [...]
Covid-19 household restrictions do not apply to anyone suffering from domestic abuse. Help is available. #YouAreNotAlone Source
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Call for Evidence Source
Came across this lovely poem this morning which sums it all up! Some of us by Julie Sheldon Some of us must stay at home And not go out the door Some of us are working Like we’ve never worked before Some of us are falling out With siblings, Dads, and Mothers Some [...]
Came across this lovely poem this morning which sums it all up! Some of us by Julie Sheldon Some of us must stay at home And not go out the door Some of us are working Like we’ve never worked before Some of us are falling out With siblings, Dads, and Mothers Some [...]
Today has been awarded the gloomy title of ‘Blue Monday’ due to a combination of post- Christmas blues, cold dark nights and money worries that affect many of us. Age Connects charities throughout Wales have joined forces this week to raise awareness of the continued loneliness facing older people. #connectedagainstloneliness www.ageconnectswales.org.uk [...]
Recovery From Anorexia – a letter of advice and encouragement Source
Starting this ‘Blue Monday’ on the 18th January, Age Connects charities throughout Wales will join forces to raise awareness of and tackle loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Wales. Visit www.ageconnectswales.org.uk to find out more and get involved in our timetable of online virtual activities to help keep busy and connected. [...]
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