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Is England One of the Most Unhappy Places To Live In? UK Among Lowest-Ranked Countries for General Quality of Life in Major Global Study

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

A major international wellbeing study has delivered a stark warning for the United Kingdom, revealing that the nation is falling significantly behind its global peers when it comes to physical health, happiness, purpose, and general quality of life. The research, carried out by Harvard University, compared 22 wealthy nations and ranked the UK near the bottom for overall wellbeing.

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Need a pick-me-up? Try avocados packed with healthy nutrients.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

Lacking nutrients and in need of a natural fruit pick-me-up? Avocados truly are the king and queen of fruit. Packed with essential nutrients and incredibly versatile, they are one of the easiest ways to support overall health, especially for anyone short on time or struggling to maintain a perfectly balanced diet.

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Government Unveils Men’s Mental Health Strategy But Can It Make a Real Difference?

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

To mark the introduction of the new men’s mental health strategy, we spoke to Toni, a mental health peer support worker who specialises in men’s mental health, to hear her views on the government’s plans and what they could mean for men across England.

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Silent and Forgotten: Police Suicides Rise as Federations Fail Their Officers.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

“I wouldn’t be needed if police Federations were doing their job properly.” Those are the stark words of police support campaigner Vicky, who says Britain’s frontline is now buckling under levels of trauma that can no longer be ignored. Her warning comes amid what she describes as a silent crisis of PTSD, failed representation and a system that repeatedly abandons the very officers it relies on.

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Special Report: Romford’s Fit4Life Gym: The Wellness Hub Supporting Our Emergency Services and Community

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

Fit4Life Gym in Romford is more than just a fitness centre — it’s a powerful community hub committed to supporting both physical and mental health. Located on South Street, Fit4Life is proud to serve as a specialist First Responders Zone, offering a range of services that go far beyond the treadmill.

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Thousands Across Havering And London Left To Suffer: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Exploding.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

In Havering alone, recent figures show over 4,300 people are currently waiting for mental health support via NHS Talking Therapies. Across London, the number is far worse—with more than 125,000 people on waiting lists, many of whom are in crisis and deteriorating fast.

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PTSD UK Reports That 20% Of Emergency Services Frontline Workers Will Go On To Develop PTSD: Compared To 4% In General Population.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , min read

Am I ok? Is question that often lingers in the minds of emergency service workers as they leave the scene of another fatality. Police officers called to discover a body after a collision, firefighters cutting victims from wreckage — these moments are part of their job. What many might say they’re paid to do.

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The Hidden Toll-How Operation Soteria Is Impacting Police Officers On The Frontline.

Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments , , , min read

Operation Soteria was launched as a national strategy to improve how police forces in England and Wales respond to rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO). Set against a backdrop of declining rape prosecution rates and widespread criticism of how survivors are treated by the criminal justice system, the initiative was designed to transform investigative practices and rebuild trust.

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