Category Health & Social Care

Men’s Health Month: Addressing Homelessness, PTSD, and Suicide Among Male Veterans in the UK

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to spotlight critical health issues affecting men, including the unique challenges faced by male veterans. In the UK, male veterans are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide, often as…

Skill-share Presentation: Situational Awareness & Personal Safety

In today’s world, personal safety is a critical skill, particularly for teenagers and women who may face unique challenges in public spaces. This article outlines practical strategies for staying safe through situational awareness, de-escalation, and legally compliant breakaway techniques. Drawing…

Why Mainstream Schools May Not Be Suitable for Many Students with Down Syndrome in the UK

Why Mainstream Schools May Not Be Suitable for Many Students with Down Syndrome in the UK

Inclusive education has been a cornerstone of educational policy in the UK, with a strong push toward integrating students with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome (DS), into mainstream classrooms. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and similar frameworks…

Responding to the 2025 EHRC Code of Practice Consultation: Key Updates and Guidance

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has opened a public consultation on updates to its statutory Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations under the Equality Act 2010, following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on April 16,…

Examining the Evidence: No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism in the UK

The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine has been a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs in the United Kingdom since its introduction in 1988. However, concerns about a potential link between the MMR vaccine and autism emerged in the late…

Understanding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: A Simplified Analysis Supporting Naomi Cunningham’s Perspective

The recent UK Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, handed down on April 16, 2025, has sparked significant debate about the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010. The court…

The Dangerous Path of the UK’s Assisted Dying Bills: Why We Must Act Now – A Critical Update and Call to Action

The debate over assisted dying in the United Kingdom has reached a critical juncture, with separate bills progressing in both the Westminster and Scottish parliaments. These legislative proposals, which aim to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, have sparked…

The Satanic Panic: A Global Hysteria, Its Credibility Crisis, and Lasting Impact on Child Abuse Investigations

In the 1980s and early 1990s, a wave of fear swept across the Western world, fuelled by allegations of widespread satanic ritual abuse (SRA) involving children. Known as the “Satanic Panic,” this phenomenon led to hundreds of investigations, high-profile trials,…