Month: December 2018

RNIB appoints new Head of Social Change

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment to the newly created role of Head of Social Change. Sarah Lambert, former Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Volunteering at the National Autistic Society, started the role on 5 November 2018. While at the National Autistic Society, Sarah was central to securing the Autism Act 2009, the first disability specific legislation in the UK. More recently she led her team to successfully ensure the proper recording of autism diagnosis waiting times by NHS England, and to end…

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UN Women announces Danai Gurira as Goodwill Ambassador

Stuart Mitchell

During the global annual advocacy campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December), UN Women announced the appointment of internationally renowned award-winning actor-playwright Danai Gurira as its Goodwill Ambassador. As a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Gurira will lend her name and dedicate her support to putting a spotlight on gender equality and women’s rights, as well as bringing unheard women’s voices front and centre. “UN Women is delighted to welcome Danai Gurira in her new role as Goodwill Ambassador to support our work on gender equality.…

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1 in 5 Latinos in the U.S. are Unpaid Family Caregivers; AARP and the Ad Council Offer Support in New PSA Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly seven million Latinos in the U.S. provide unpaid care to an aging or older loved one. Many Latino family caregivers see caregiving responsibilities simply as something family members do for one another, and do not seek outside help. AARP and the Ad Council offer support with a new PSA campaign, encouraging Latino caregivers nationwide to access free Care Guides, self-care tips, planning resources, legal and financial guidance, and more. “Juggling work, personal and caregiving responsibilities can be highly stressful, often putting caregivers at risk for depression, anxiety and heart…

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M&S Podcast: New episode featuring supermodel David Gandy

Stuart Mitchell

Marks & Spencer (M&S) have launched their fifth Podcast which talks about sustainability. David Gandy speaks to M&S about his capsule tailoring collection, designing more sustainably and buying to last. In the latest M&S Podcast, Rachel Silver speaks to British supermodel and menswear style icon David Gandy, M&S’ Ambassador of Tailoring who has his own successful line of underwear and loungewear and most recently his first ever capsule tailoring collection; and James Doidge, M&S’ Head of Menswear Design, who leads a team of designers and worked closely with David on…

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Celebrities donate amazing items for Barnardo’s online Christmas auction

Stuart Mitchell

Searching for the perfect Christmas present can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. This year Barnardo’s is making it easy with the chance to snap up an Aladdin’s Cave of exciting celebrity gifts generously donated to raise money to support thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK. In our unique festive auction, shoppers can bid for more than 45 special VIP items such a football shirt signed by Arsenal’s first team players, a pair of Beverley Knight’s high heels, a guitar from The 1975,…

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