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Samaritans launch awareness campaign to encourage men to seek help

Stuart Mitchell

Two in five (41%) men in England, Scotland and Wales aged 20-59 do not seek support when they need to, because they prefer to solve their own problems. The survey also showed that men often don’t want to feel like a burden and don’t feel their problems will be understood. Samaritans is launching a campaign, supported by National Rail, called Real People, Real Stories. The campaign sees men who have overcome tough times share their stories to encourage men, who are most at risk of suicide, to seek help by…

Digital revolution to use the power of data to combat illegal wildlife trade and reduce food waste

Stuart Mitchell

Pioneering digital technologies such as artificial intelligence could be used to crack down on global challenges as part of a world-first ‘data trust’ programme to be piloted in the UK. More than £700,000 will be invested in the initiative to tackle issues such as illegal wildlife poaching and food waste mountains. The funding will help organisations such as WILDLABS Tech Hub and WRAP design the frameworks required to exchange data between organisations in a safe, fair and ethical way. The aim of the scheme, which will be run by the…

Minister launches latest round of funding to increase Scots’ digital skills

Stuart Mitchell

A new round of funding designed to help people get online and develop essential digital skills was launched on 30 January by Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy Kate Forbes at Big Hearts Community Trust in Edinburgh. Over the past five years, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (SCVO) Digital Participation Charter Fund – supported by the Scottish Government and BT – has provided funding to over 160 projects across Scotland, with over 16,000 people being supported to increase their essential digital skills. The fund provides small grants of…

Extra cash help for families if their child’s cancer comes back, thanks to Morrisons

Stuart Mitchell

Families who are hit by a wave of extra costs when their child’s cancer comes back are to get extra financial help, thanks to Morrisons and CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading charity for young cancer patients and their families. The announcement comes after a new report from CLIC Sargent revealed that a quarter of its social care staff’s workload is spent working with young cancer patients who have relapsed. The report, Cancer Costs Again, released ahead of World Cancer Day on Monday 4 February, highlights the emotional and financial impact…

Cigna Brings Together Queen Latifah, Nick Jonas and Ted Danson to Encourage Everyone to Take Control of Both Their Physical and Emotional Health

Stuart Mitchell

Global health service company Cigna Corporation has nveiled a new initiative championing its whole person approach to health and well-being. The company is bringing together three cultural icons, Queen Latifah, Nick Jonas and Ted Danson, to encourage everyone to schedule their annual check-up and talk openly and honestly with their health care providers about how they are feeling, physically and emotionally. Filmed in Los Angeles, the campaign takes a public service message approach and features the three influencers taking unique steps to find balance in their hectic personal and professional…