Wales declares retail therapy a sin: regional Coronavirus lockdown latest
What pandemonium awaits Welsh retail workers today, ahead of the 17 day “firebreak” lockdown imposed by Wales’ First Minister, Mark Drakeford?
Author: Tannice
Communications Strategist
Disabled children: inhumane treatment under the blanket of Coronavirus
As parents across England and Wales prepare their children for a return to school that will look so different to such a large proportion of attendees, so many of us … Continue reading Disabled children: inhumane treatment under the blanket of Coronavirus
Covid Silver Linings: a return to the British seaside and beyond
Could Coronavirus bring back donkey rides, wind breakers and the iconic British pinup postcard? How do you holiday in the UK safely? What are the best options for intrepid adventurers among us?
Fighting obesity against the backdrop of Coronavirus – what’s the answer?
Fat-shaming, body positivity and stigma, obesity is a Public Health issue and those with a High BMI are in danger from Covid-19. Is weight loss surgery the answer? A perspective from surgeons and patients examines the issues
The long and difficult road to recovery – why Coronavirus isn’t always over in a fortnight
More and more evidence is coming to light that “long Covid”, as it’s commonly known amongst people battling it, is not just in their heads. Despite the stigma of the longer term suffering and the reported ignorance from the healthcare professionals they have struggled to gain recognition from, prominent voices from the medical community are finally looking into this phenomena.
“Women’s issues” – written off, ignored and mocked for too long
Women are used to being called hysterical. The very word itself comes from the Greek word, hysterika, meaning uterus. If you’re hysterical, your behaviour is marked by “uncontrollable, extreme emotion”.
Entertaining the idea of bringing back gigs – ‘Let the Music Play’ campaign unites an industry
There aren’t many people who don’t enjoy a good singalong. The power of a song to transport you back in time is legendary. Only the other week, a medley of … Continue reading Entertaining the idea of bringing back gigs – ‘Let the Music Play’ campaign unites an industry
The psychology of confronting your own racism, privilege and fragility
If you’ve been watching the TV or consuming literally any media over the last few weeks, it won’t have escaped your notice that there’s a lot of hurt out there … Continue reading The psychology of confronting your own racism, privilege and fragility
Are you being gaslit by your own government? A million ways to tell
The British public are being held in contempt by those who deign to rule us. Dominic Cummings and his employee, Boris Johnson, have already been held in contempt once by … Continue reading Are you being gaslit by your own government? A million ways to tell
Coronavirus conspiracy crackdown: how are we dealing with misinformation?
With Trump advocating anything from injecting Dettol right through to most likely shooting viruses in a petri dish, other conspiracies might seem to pale in comparison. In the UK, more than … Continue reading Coronavirus conspiracy crackdown: how are we dealing with misinformation?
Covering up to escape: should we mask up in the fight against Coronavirus?
Whenever I used to see someone in a face mask – usually hailing from a country a long way from my own, I felt slightly offended. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading Covering up to escape: should we mask up in the fight against Coronavirus?
Ethnic minorities and Covid-19 – why are BAME people seemingly more at risk?
Unpicking the reasoning behind any section of society’s susceptibility or resistance to disease was never going to be easy. Yet, as Tannice Hemming discovered when reviewing the evidence behind BAME … Continue reading Ethnic minorities and Covid-19 – why are BAME people seemingly more at risk?