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How data science is helping charities to fight hunger in the UK

How data science is helping charities to fight hunger in the UK

The Trussell Trust’s latest statistics show that food bank use in the UK remains at record levels, and that the supply of emergency food parcels has increased by 2% in the last year. Amid the passionate discussion that these figures arouse, one comment by David McAuley, the trust’s chief executive, deserves attention: “Reducing UK hunger will require a collective effort from the voluntary sector, government, the Department for Work and Pensions, businesses and the public. The Trussell Trust is keen to work with all these groups to find solutions that stop so many people needing food banks in future.” Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
May 12, 2016
Spotlight – Don’t be your own worst enemy ebook

Spotlight – Don’t be your own worst enemy ebook

Well-being is an important topic which is increasingly being recognised as encompassing, but being more than, just good health. Important though good health is to a general sense of well-being, there are other factors that make a difference – a sense of purpose or worth, for example – and in this e-book some of those other dimensions are explored. But it is also acknowledged how difficult it can be to keep your own well-being up there on your ‘to do list’ when life gets hectic – the very point when the last thing you need is for your well-being to be challenged. Click here to read more This title is also available on Kindle    
Dr Neil Thompson
April 28, 2016
Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Look after yourself

Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Look after yourself

Some people cause problems for themselves and for others by simply ‘looking out for number one’ – that is, putting themselves, first, second and last. One of the problems with this approach to life is that it contributes to a vicious circle. The more self-centred people are, the more they contribute to other people feeling shunned, disregarded and even disrespected. While being treated like that may spur some people to be even more considerate to, and supportive of, others to counterbalance the negative experience they have had, that is not always the result. For many people there is a danger that other people’s selfishness and the negative consequences it brings lead them to withdraw into themselves, to adopt the attitude…
Dr Neil Thompson
April 28, 2016
Older employees should be supported in the workplace

Older employees should be supported in the workplace

NICE – the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – has updated its workplace guidance to include recommendations that will improve the health and wellbeing of older employees (people aged over 50). New recommendations focusing on older employees include: - Treat employees on an individual basis, avoiding stereotypes, such as the assumption that an older employee may find learning new tasks difficult or a younger employee is less dependable. - Offer and encourage older employees to undertake training if their job role changes, or if they may have received education and training some years ago. - Help older employees to access health and screening services, such as cervical screening and eye tests, and allow time off to attend appointments.…
Dr Neil Thompson
April 28, 2016
#BeAGameChanger Awards 2016

#BeAGameChanger Awards 2016

The Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards recognise those individuals and organisations doing the most to progress women’s sport.  Following a public nomination process and shortlisting by our Board of Trustees, the finalists in each category were chosen by our Expert Panel. Public voting for winners is open from 18th April until 1st May. Winners will be announced on 12th May. The Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger awards, supported by Microsoft, showcase the irresistible nature of women’s sport and inspire others to take action. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
April 28, 2016
Children’s Grief Education Association

Children’s Grief Education Association

The loss of a loved one is a universal human experience. How thoughts and feelings about the loss are expressed vary by culture. We encourage you to adapt information in this site to what fits for your beliefs and customs. Information in this website is not intended to diagnose or treat mental health concerns. Seek prompt professional attention in your community for mental health care. Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
April 28, 2016
Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Don’t disempower yourself

Neil Thompson’s Lesson for Living – Don’t disempower yourself

There are some people who can be so insensitive, dismissive and even abusive towards others that they have the effect of disempowering them, by which I mean putting them down, taking the wind out of their sails and undermining their confidence. This is bad enough, but what I have also noticed over the years is that there are just as many people – if not more – who do that to themselves. And that is what I mean by ‘self-disempowerment’. There appears to be no shortage of people who disparage themselves and undermine themselves (for example, through what is known as ‘negative self-talk’, such as telling yourself: ‘I can’t’ before you have even tried) ... Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
April 12, 2016
Supporting young carers and their families

Supporting young carers and their families

As part of The Children's Society, the Include Programme reaches out to young carers from all communities through our national and local programmes, helping voluntary and statutory services supporting young carers. We also campaign for change and promote best practice with central and local government and work in partnership with social workers, teachers and health care professionals to deliver solutions that consider the needs of the whole family ... Click here to read more
Dr Neil Thompson
April 12, 2016