Sewell race report: reaction roundup
Tannice Hemming dives in to the multiple, rancorous reactions to the controversial Sewell race report from across the UK.
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“It’s like being in the worst girl gang ever”: podcaster and author Laura Buckingham on miscarriage, grief and hope
Author and co-host of award-winning podcast, The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Laura Buckingham talks sex education, grief and how best to support those experiencing miscarriage
How valid is the idea of a vaccine passport?
With the news that Israel is already rolling out vaccine passports to those who have proffered their arm to a needle containing the Covid-19 vaccine, the issue of vaccine passports … Continue reading How valid is the idea of a vaccine passport?
Fighting the Covid-deniers, one fact at a time
A new website vows to tackle what it calls Covid scepticism in whatever form it takes. Run by a team including a psychologist, a Conservative MP and a Superforecaster, Covidfaq.co … Continue reading Fighting the Covid-deniers, one fact at a time
Tackling vaccine hesitancy in the UK
We must all work together towards encouraging everyone who is eligible to take the vaccine. We’ll never get through this without a real community effort.
I’ve got beef with PETA on autism and dairy
The ethical and moral implications of falsely linking autism with dietary choices. Dear Peta, It is with great consternation that I discovered the Peta autism billboard advertisement linking Autism with … Continue reading I’ve got beef with PETA on autism and dairy
Teaching Tier 4 – should kids go back to school?
It’s less than a week before children across England are due to return to school. With the government steadfast in insisting they will all go back, what are teachers feeling … Continue reading Teaching Tier 4 – should kids go back to school?
Sophie’s choice – continue breastfeeding or protect myself from Covid-19?
Join me in lobbying to encourage the government to seek further advice on giving the vaccine to anyone who is breastfeeding
Tackling vaccine concerns: myths and misinformation exploded
So many still have big concerns about a vaccine they feel has been rushed through. Are they right to be concerned?
Emmerdale: prenatal testing and Down’s Syndrome storyline under fire
Down’s Syndrome is often far from a life-limiting condition: is Emmerdale perpetuating archaic attitudes and setting back disability advocacy with its upcoming Down’s Syndrome storyline?
In defence of home birth: hippy, dangerous lifestyle choice, or the safest place from a killer virus?
“Wow, you’re brave”, she winced at me. Nine pounds? Really? Just gas and air? I didn’t tell her that the majority of my 11 hour labour didn’t even feature entonox … Continue reading In defence of home birth: hippy, dangerous lifestyle choice, or the safest place from a killer virus?
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?