"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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This Armistice Day, join us in remembering the millions of animals who have lost their lives serving in the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces. Many different types of animals were chosen to service because of their natural instincts, these include: Dogs Being intelligent and loyal, dogs have been valued by forces throughout history. They have […]
The UK may be the seventh richest country in the world, but rising living costs combined with stagnating wages is leaving many people struggling to afford food. Recent figures from the UK’s largest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, show that demand for free emergency food parcels in the UK is rising each year. The problem […]
There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. Despite making up less than 5 percent of the world’s population, indigenous people account for 15 percent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous communities maintain unique […]
When people hear the word ‘addiction’ they tend to think of gambling, alcohol or drugs. However, addictions come in many different forms and can include things such as food, shopping and internet etc. People also often believe that addictions are the addict’s fault and it is easy for them to stop. This is not the […]
It has long been known that pets are great company and have been ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries. However, it is now being more commonly suggested that pets can help people of all ages with health problems. For example, recently an autistic child was helped with his communication skills by having a pet dog. It […]
Working in the veterinary industry is extremely rewarding but the levels of responsibility and pressure can also make it very challenging. It is a well-known fact that levels of stress in the veterinary profession are often high so take some time to check up on your colleagues. What makes the veterinary profession so stressful? Working […]
According to the NHS, one in four of us will suffer from mental health problems at some point in our lives. With 7.8% of people in the UK meeting the criteria for diagnosis of mixed anxiety and depression; this makes it the most common mental health issue in the UK. With such high numbers of […]
Why is meditation important? We have all heard that meditation reduces stress, however doctors are now suggesting that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least 2 minutes and […]
February is LGBT history month, and this year’s theme is ‘Geography-mapping the world’ and is all about OUTing the past! The badge for this year, designed by Cristian-Emanuel Buda, features two compasses facing each other; which he says demonstrates LGBT people finding their way in the world, whether it is accepting of them or not. […]
Today is World Aids Day! World Aids Day is a national awareness day dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. This year has seen the first significant reduction in HIV diagnosis for gay men in London. This is due to […]