Day: 8 March 2026

Samaritans celebrates 100 Breathing Space Benches in Scotland

Stuart Mitchell

100 Breathing Space Benches have been installed across Scotland in partnership with NHS24, Network Rail, and Scotland’s Railway. The 100th Breathing Space Bench was unveiled in Stirling on the 3rd February 2026, marking a major milestone for the Breathing Space Initiative that Samaritans Scotland is proud to be part of alongside NHS24, Network Rail, and Scotland’s Railway. The first ever bench was installed in Troon in 2018 – the beginning of not only encouraging awareness raising and discussion around our mental health as a nation but also providing a physical…

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All-star cast brings Pride and Prejudice to life for milestone Talking Books anniversary

Stuart Mitchell

Leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 90 years of its renowned Talking Books Service with a retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story, Pride and Prejudice. Twelve of the UK’s best-loved actors and seven of RNIB’s best loved narrators have come together to record this special edition, which will be available to all Talking Books users through RNIB’s Library, as well as the wider public, to mark the occasion. RNIB’s pioneering Talking Books Service has brought the joy of reading to blind…

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Medical researchers win permanent restoration of research on federal website

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly a year after their scholarly research about endometriosis, suicide risk, and patient safety was removed from a government-hosted website because it included references to the LGBTQ+ community, two university researchers have secured a binding agreement requiring the government to maintain the court-ordered restoration of their and others’ work. The agreement prohibits the federal government from removing more research from the website in the future for the same ideological reasons. The Trump administration had removed the research in early 2025 in accordance with an executive order from the Trump administration…

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“Balls for Balls”: Borussia Dortmund, FAQ YOU and Saint Elmo’s Turn Match Day into Testicular Cancer Action

Stuart Mitchell

Many people associate cancer primarily with older age. But when it comes to testicular cancer, the reality is different. The group most affected is young men between the ages of 15 and 35. Ironically, it’s also the demographic that avoids preventative check-ups most often. This is where “Balls for Balls” comes in. “Testicular cancer is highly treatable when detected early, yet many young men avoid check-ups because of embarrassment or the belief that it won’t affect them.” comments Dr. med. Niklas Kreutzer, Deputy Clinic Director and Senior Consultant, Klinikum Dortmund.…

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New Mental Health Survey Launched for UK Musicians

Stuart Mitchell

The charity Music Minds Matter recently launched a major new academic study into mental health across the UK music sector – and musicians are being encouraged to take part.  Delivered in partnership with Point One Project and Habit Partners, the survey is open to anyone making a living through music, including performers, composers, producers, engineers, educators, and those working behind the scenes. The survey is now live. It’s online-only, takes around 15 minutes to complete, and responses are stored completely anonymously. Take the survey now Why this matters This is the largest study…

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