"Equality and Diversity" is a concept and a set of principles aimed at promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances.
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Did you know in 2010, around 43% of cancer cases in the UK were caused by lifestyle and environmental factors? Making sure you’re healthy by eating right and exercising enough is one of the ways you can reduce the chances of cancer. When you are in the sun it is important to make sure you […]
According to Population Institute calculations, in just under half an hour, the net growth to the population has already increased by over 6,000. This is unsurprising, given that population levels have been rising steadily for thousands of years. Even endless wars, epidemics, natural disasters and man-made hazards have not been enough to halt the trend. […]
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. – Buddha When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices: you can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened, and […]
Did you know that the heart is the strongest muscle in your body? Every day, your heart creates enough energy to drive a truck for 20 miles. It’s even strong enough to keep beating after it has been detached from the body. You heart can pump around 1.5 million barrels of blood during your lifetime. […]
Did You Know sunshine directly onto your skin helps you produce vitamin D, which fights depression, heart disease & osteoporosis? Sunlight has all sorts of health benefits such as; reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, strengthening bones, lowering blood pressure and helping you sleep better. Although sunshine is great for increasing our mood and […]
This month sees the return of Learning Disability Week, a welcome opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of people with learning disabilities. NHS figures estimate that around 1.5m people in the UK have a learning disability, but what does it mean? A lack of understanding of the range of conditions that exist means […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As well as supplying us with energy, breakfast is a good way to provide the body with important vitamins such as iron, calcium and vitamin B. Studies show that breakfast can be important in maintaining a healthy body weight, skipping breakfast can lead to you over […]
Mountain marathons: what on earth? To the uninitiated, this might sound pretty daunting, and rather like the sort of event you never want to be involved in, but it is actually a very welcoming, fun sport with events suitable for a wide range of abilities. Even if you have never heard of it and this […]
There are many ways that individuals can build physical activity into their lives. It is actually easier than you think to make activity part of your daily routine. To stay healthy, the NHS recommends that adults aged 19-64 should aim to be active each day, and should do: at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic […]
Transforming lives through sport Wheelpower.org.uk have just launched a new survey called ‘Talk About Taking Part’ to discover what can be done to improve the lives of more wheelchair users and to help them to lead healthy, active and fulfilled lives. The survey is aimed at those who use wheelchairs in everyday life of those […]