Many parents, guardians and carers are concerned about how their children, whatever their age, are feeling at present. The corona virus outbreak is having an impact on everybody’s lives. Schools are closed, contact with family and friends limited and social and leisure activities cancelled.   At this time, it is understandable that children and young […]

Sometimes things can seem overwhelming, and you may feel you can’t cope. You might be feeling down and sad. But if those feelings have become very deep and intense, and you don’t know what to do about them, you might think the only solution is to end your life or hurt yourself. It’s okay not […]

We know crises can bring the worst out of people – that’s just human nature. But on the frontline of the NHS, in our mental health services, I have seen the best humanity has to offer: commitment, compassion and selflessness. Working in mental health draws on everything you have to offer – but also gives […]

The coronavirus pandemic has focused our health and social care system towards a common purpose – coming together to overcome coronavirus, ensuring capacity to help those who have been affected and minimising the impact on the health and well-being of the overall population. Never have we been forced to change our working patterns so radically […]

As the whole of the country continues to make huge efforts and sacrifices to delay the spread of the coronavirus, religious communities have been required to adjust and make alternative arrangements – affecting their day-to-day lives and religious practices. In the days ahead we will see the end of Ramadan for our Muslim communities and […]

Our NHS staff are doing fantastic work to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and keep essential services going – their hard work and dedication during this difficult time is remarkable. As the NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens made clear in his letter of 29 April to NHS chief executives, it is important to remind everyone […]