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[thmagdalene]

Alice Seymour had never been the type of woman at court to curate a gang of other noble bred young women, for even before her marriage and then her place amongst the train of Anne Boleyn, she had shunned the feminine gaggle of conversation and gossip that surrounded the usual affair of courtly glamour, instead choosing her allies by the historical ties made between her mother and the old crowd who had once served beneath the banner of Catherine of Aragon. That, some would say, was when the rumours began on loose tongues, shifting venom parting between lips to secure their place beneath the Queen in favour of shoving one beneath an incoming carriage — but, her behaviour had never quite lent itself to a life of chaste practice, and so, had instead forced her place amongst her flirtatious mannerisms, the lure of her blue eyes and the single turn of her head. 

But, there was room for change, and such a transition came in the form of her return to court after both becoming Lady Seymour and a mother to two children. What mattered the most then, beyond the flourish of her reputation and the truth that waited beneath wiggling tongues, was the wellbeing of her family and the memory of her late, beloved mother. An extension of this care was offered then to the Grey sisters, women caught between the slick edge of the chopping block and the executioner's blade, a position that she thought to pick them from — if she could help it. 

Met in one of the many halls of Hampton Court, Alice joined Phillipa Sutton, once Grey, now a Duchess of Suffolk — bonding them together before glaring towards any other who thought to join the two women on a walk alongside the wide, welcoming windows that allowed the last of Summer’s bounty to lay upon their skin. No, what she needed was Phillipa’s exact confidence without the faux-friendliness of the others. “Lady Suffolk, I’m glad to have found you… Hampton serves little opportunity to be alone… Shall we walk?” @philippaed

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Major Boost in UK Bathing Water Sites

Government New Bathing Site Plans

In a significant stride towards improving the UK's water quality, the government has unveiled plans to consult on the establishment of dozens of new bathing water sites across England. This initiative marks the largest ever rollout of its kind, further underlining the government's commitment to enhancing the cleanliness and safety of the nation's aquatic environments.   A Nationwide Consultation At the core of this initiative lies a two-week public consultation, actively fostering the voices of residents, bathers, businesses, and organizations to shape the future of England's bathing waters. Moreover, Water Minister Robbie Moore emphasizes the social, health, and wellbeing benefits that clean and accessible water bodies bring to communities, urging stakeholders to actively contribute to the consultation process.   The Criteria for New Sites The selection of new bathing water sites is a meticulous process, prioritizing locations with significant bathing activity and the necessary infrastructure, such as public toilets. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) ensures that only sites meeting these stringent criteria progress to public consultation, ensuring that the new designations will serve the needs and safety of the public effectively. The sites being considered for designation are: Location County/Area Church Cliff Beach Lyme Regis, Dorset Coastguards Beach River Erme, Devon Coniston Boating Centre Coniston Water, Cumbria Coniston Brown Howe Coniston Water, Cumbria Littlehaven Beach Tyne and Wear Manningtree Beach Essex Monk Coniston Coniston Water, Cumbria River Avon at Fordingbridge Hampshire River Cam at Sheep’s Green Cambridge, Cambridgeshire River Dart Estuary at Dittisham Devon River Dart Estuary at Steamer Quay Totnes, Devon River Dart Estuary at Stoke Gabriel Devon River Dart Estuary at Warfleet Dartmouth, Devon River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford Somerset River Nidd at the Lido Leisure Park Knaresborough, North Yorkshire River Ribble at Edisford Bridge Lancashire River Severn at Ironbridge Shropshire River Severn at Shrewsbury Shropshire River Stour at Sudbury Suffolk River Teme at Ludlow Shropshire River Tone in French Weir Park Taunton, Somerset Wallingford Beach River Thames, Berkshire Derwent Water, Crow Park Keswick, Cumbria River Wharfe at Wetherby Riverside West Yorkshire Goring Beach Worthing, West Sussex Worthing Beach House Worthing, West Sussex Rottingdean Beach Rottingdean, East Sussex   Improvements and Accountability The initiative builds on recent advancements in water management and pollution control. Among these improvements are enhanced regulatory capacities, comprehensive monitoring of storm overflows, and significant investments in water infrastructure. These measures not only aim to reduce pollution but also to hold water companies accountable for environmental breaches, with the introduction of stricter penalties and a ban on executive bonuses for non-compliance.   Engagement and Action The consultation period presents a unique opportunity for the public to influence the selection and management of new bathing water sites. The stakeholders have until March 10 to share their insights actively, ensuring that the expansion of designated bathing areas aligns with community needs and environmental sustainability goals.  

In Conclusion

The government's plan to roll out new bathing water sites is a testament to its dedication to environmental excellence and public health. By fostering community involvement and implementing rigorous quality standards, this initiative promises to not only enhance the UK's natural landscapes but also to strengthen the nation's commitment to a sustainable and healthy future.   Sources: THX News & Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Read the full article

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Why Study Nutrition in the UK: A Guide to BSc and MSc Courses and Career Opportunities

If you're passionate about health and fitness and interested in the impact of food on our wellbeing, a degree in nutrition may be the right choice for you. Nutrition is a branch of medicine that studies the effects of food on health and fitness, as well as the adaptation of diets to unique individuals. As the healthcare industry continues to grow, there has been an increasing need for nutritionists worldwide.

Studying nutrition at a UK university can equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this dynamic field, whether you want to work in public health, clinical practice, or research. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of obtaining a BSc or MSc in nutrition from a UK university, including universities, courses, and employability for graduates.

Why Study a BSc or MSc in Nutrition at a UK University?

A career in nutrition can make a significant impact on people's lives by improving their happiness and wellbeing. Nutritionists play a crucial role in keeping communities healthy by promoting healthy eating habits and productivity. By studying nutrition, you'll have the opportunity to make a big difference in the world and help people.

Moreover, many jobs in the nutrition industry require a degree in nutrition, including food technologists, healthcare sales representatives, wildlife nutrition experts, and health education officers. However, the skills and knowledge you'll gain in university can be applied to any field you choose.

Nutrition Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in the UK

There are several fields of nutrition available for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. Some of the popular bachelor's degrees include BSc Nutrition and Dietetics, BSc Food Science and Nutrition, BSc Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Renal Nutrition, Applied Nutrition, and BSc Home Science. On the other hand, the popular master's degrees include MSc Nutritional Sciences, Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Dietetics and Nutrition, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Public Health, MSc Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Food Science, MSc Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders, and Human Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions.

Well-Regarded Universities in the UK for Nutrition

The UK is known for providing students with world-class resources and several well-regarded universities that offer nutrition-focused courses. Some of these universities include London Metropolitan University, University College Birmingham, De Montfort University, University of Surrey, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Suffolk, and Abertay University.

Tuition Fees for a BSc or MSc Course in Nutrition at UK Universities

The average annual cost of a BSc or MSc in nutrition from a UK university ranges from £13,000 to £30,000, with postgraduate programs ranging from £23,590 to £36,715 (yearly).

Eligibility Requirements for Students

To be eligible for a BSc or MSc in nutrition from a UK university, students must have a minimum of 80% in Chemistry and Biology and an overall score of 69 on the PTE. An IELTS score of 7 out of 9 is considered acceptable, with each of the four skills also needing a 6.5 to meet the requirements. For bachelor's degrees, a 2:1 with strong chemistry and biological studies is required.

Career Opportunities in the UK as Nutritionist

Graduates of nutrition courses have several career fields to choose from in the UK. These include Sports Nutritionist/Dietician, Clinical Dietician/Nutritionist, Community Dietician/Nutritionist, Management Dietician/Nutritionist, R&D Dietician/Nutritionist, and Consultant Dietician/Nutritionist.

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As part of Suffolk County Council’s Public Mental Health COVID recovery fund, at Suffolk Mind we’re aiming to gather 24,000 responses from Suffolk residents to our validated mental health survey, the Emotional Needs Audit, to get a check on mental health and wellbeing in the county. These responses will then go towards actions, funded by the council, to improve wellbeing around the county. We’re currently on almost 9,000 out of the 24,000 responses we need, so I would really appreciate it if you could please help us get the word out by circulating the below around contacts in Eye or other areas within the county? This could be a mailing list of residents if you have one, on your website, or through simply forwarding this email to personal or professional connections. Scan the QRCode to take part. @gardiner.leigh @bruce.salter @bruhabrewing @cafeye14 @the_queens_head_eye @theblossomcharity @clothing_dream_on @thebankartscentre @greendoordecorative @fleurs_artisan_florist @jimmyslimoncello @lifesolesuffolk @dream_on_woman @dreamonbeauty.suffolk @thehexagonsuffolk @tudorbakehouse @eyeflooring @eyehairandbeautysalon #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mindset #health #healthylifestyle #body #head #howareyou #self #selflove (at Eye Market Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2umdVI9I1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Not so much Lost in the System but…

Mid-November 2015 I hesitantly pick up my phone and text a friend asking if it’s ok to ring. A positive reply is received. I pause…  With a growing sense of dread I press to ring and slowly lift my phone to my ear. The dull trills seem to last a lifetime as I wait for an answer. This phone-call signalled to my friend that things were not as they should be; a deteriorating state of mental health which had seemingly come from nowhere. Incoherent explanations of my thoughts were naturally met with confusion and I wouldn’t even talk in detail about what was happening because I was so scared of what would be thought of me, what others would then say about me. A feeling that has not left me.  

December 2015 I go to a GP. The system where I live in theory is meant to make it easy for someone to get an appointment by offering times at different surgeries if one venue is fully booked. It does not make it easier… after numerous phone-calls on the mornings of numerous days I finally get to see someone. I take time out of work secretly to drive about 30 mins to the GP. It’s busy and uncomfortably warm which does not calm my growing anxiety. They are running about 40 mins late. All I can think is that I should be back before the next hour strikes to finish the work I had left to be here. As this deadline passes more worry, more heat, and I’m surrounded by sick old people. My name gets called. I am rushed into a room. I am rushed to speak. I do not know how I am meant to speak about this at all let alone quickly. However with previous experience of mental health difficulties at least I have a starting point unlike some people in similar positions. I am given some leaflets… I am told there are some groups that offer support but also after hearing what I have said the GP says words to the effect of “but it doesn’t sound like a group environment will be beneficial to you”. End of appointment. All I want is to speak to someone one to one but after this I feel totally discouraged from speaking to anyone at all. I’ve spent so long waiting that I rush home to try and finish work. I make my excuses about why I haven’t been able to.

March-ish 2016 I am encouraged to go back to a GP. I go to a different practice and see a wonderful nurse who not only listened to me but directed me to clarify what exactly it is I am feeling, as best as I could. She gives me some leaflets. Then tells me I have to go to the surgery I had previously visited to see a mental health link worker. At this point all I can think is that I hope it is not the same person as I saw previously…

I go back to the one place I don’t want to be… I see the mental health link worker (who is thankfully not the person who had no time for me). They essentially repeat everything the nurse had said, also admitting the mental health services in this part of the country are not adequate, not meeting the demand of the service and that waiting is inevitable. She then tells me the main point of entry is the Suffolk Wellbeing service which adopts a self-referral process. This is the first time I hear the words “self-referral”. Why didn’t anyone else tell me this before??? Months wasted… If I had known then I wouldn’t have had to even go to a GP… frustrated and feeling pretty f***ing worthless I head home. The next day I refer myself to Suffolk Wellbeing…

At this stage about 2 people know I have referred myself.

I wait for a fortnight for a letter to come through the post. I then wait for a phone-call about having a phone assessment to help decide what kind of support I could get from the service. A phone assessment is booked. I wait about a month for this to happen.

I have a phone assessment. I still do not feel confident in finding the words to coherently speak about how I feel. It’s a clunky call, me speaking myself into circles while questions try to clarify my standing. The phone-call turned out to be a relevancy test. Assessing whether it is appropriate for me to use the service. Although asked about what support I think I need – someone to speak to, I just want someone to talk to! – everyone is made to go through a series of lectures referring to mental health. I am told about a series of lectures under the title of ‘Stress Control’. Even those words are generalised. I am told in order to access any further support I must attend these. I am then told the next set of lectures is in September 2016. If my situation deteriorates in this gap i am encouraged to contact my GP. And I think we can all agree that I won’t be doing that.

Typically I miss the first lecture as I was abroad. I attend the rest. For each lecture you are asked to fill out a questionnaire to assess your levels of anxiety and depression. It was late last year that I found out these were written by drugs companies, which explains why all the words used in the questionnaire are all so doom and gloom. They are geared up to signal that someone needs drugs not that they need support. There is a massive difference. Why this is an accepted method in understanding someone’s mental health in this capacity I fail to understand.

The lectures themselves have an audience of about 30 people so the content is diluted… heavily diluted. They mention processes and plans to figure out your vicious cycle and to rationalise your thoughts which is all fine. Fine if you don’t have a job or any sort of commitment so you could actually spend time doing it at the moment of anxiety or depressive moods. They of course also encourage making time in an evening or weekend to figure out thought processes. Each week little handbooks for each topic are given out to refer back to every generalised thing that is said at the lectures. I go through all the handbooks. I still have them and will again revisit. Mainly because what else am I meant to do?

(Side note: Lectures, in terms of someone’s interest in the topic is affected by the person leading the lecture, the person speaking at the front of the room. I suggest they review some of those speakers.)

At the end of the last lecture we are all told what happens next. We will receive a letter through the post. It will either state that judging from your questionnaires that it is not believed you require further support OR it invites you to request a review assessment.

I wait a couple of weeks for my letter.

It invites me to review if I so wish. Yeah I think I’ll do that. It take multiple attempts across a few days to get through to the service on the phone. Saturated is the word that comes to mind. And a review phone assessment is booked.

I wait for a letter to confirm.

November 2016 my phone assessment arrives and I again attempt to explain what it is I am feeling. The person on the phone tells me I have explained myself very well and really tries to give me the support she knows I need. She suggests a couple of options and then asks me to hold the line… she comes back with the option of seeing someone face to face for a CBT assessment. The seeing someone in a one on one situation was what I knew I needed from the beginning… I am told there will be a wait. Realistically I will be waiting until Feb 2017… My feelings of content after being listened to and feeling as if the person on the end of the phone went out of her way to help me was met with disillusionment. I know it is not their fault that I have to wait. They don’t have that sort of control over how the service they provide is implemented. They can only use the resources they have to provide the best possible support for the increasing influx of people with mental ill health. But reading this you can imagine how my frustration over all these gaps has by now turned into a reluctant acceptance and well I feel pretty bummed out…

Surprisingly come January I receive a letter in the post with an appointment date on in. It’s for that very same month!

I recently attended this session, one-to-one, face-to-face and because of it was able to talk openly about what I consider to be the problem, where I think it stems from and what I think will help. You can’t have that kind of interaction with someone over the phone or during a lecture. Because this system really enjoys circles the support which is then offered to me, as after all this was just another point of contact to direct me to another area of support, is group CBT. I have by this point already expressed my fear of group support, that I will not be able to address the things I need to with others there but after discussing all the options this was still the support thought to be most beneficial to me at this time. Upon leaving I feel a mixture of relief and well I just want to give up.

I am currently waiting for someone to tell me when this group CBT will begin.

I’ve been referred to Suffolk Wellbeing since March 2016. My first GP visit concerning this which I would still count as part of “the system” December 2015… It has been over a year since I sought professional help. I don’t exactly feel positive about the time I have been working through this process. You must agree this is not acceptable. Perhaps needless to say I do not have the money to pay for talking therapy or other types of support. I live in a village in Suffolk and in terms of professional help I am not even close to feeling like I am supported.

To reiterate Suffolk Wellbeing are not completely at fault here. There is a bigger issue to hand including the general awareness of what mental health is and the conditions referring to it as a result of mental ill health. There is no one model that will ensure that this experience is not replicated many times over. It is not something that can be rolled out nationally, it must be tailored at least regionally and again to the individuals using the service. The resource in this region is poor. I have had mental health first aid training to help others (yeah… I know right… others…) for both adults and young people, both tutors of those courses explained the state of mental health support structures in this country as poor. Theresa May in her grand Charity Commission speech focused on mental health. Her words were welcome but a significant number of mental health charities have voiced their concerns over the plans and unfortunately as is usually the case money has a lot to do with this. On the subject of charities it would be ignorant of me not to mention the growing number of organisations that exist to advise and help those with mental health issues. Time to Change, Mind, Young Minds, Blurt Foundation to name a few. And for a more creative take on it The Sad Ghost Club are a personal favourite. They make zines and other crafty bits all centred around mental health with the money they make from sales going towards workshops with young people to express their mental health creatively. There is a growing amount of online resources available.

I 100% do not want to discourage anyone from using the kind of service that I am still using especially if you are struggling with your mental health. These are the kinds of services that should be a go to and should address your needs genuinely and in a timely manner. I write about my experiences not to unjustly criticise but because more awareness is needed of both mental health conditions and the support structures that are in place.

As a final note try as hard as can to not fall silent. I have not included in the above the ongoing support I get from friends who I hope know how thankful I am for them being in my life. It has been difficult trying to explain my thoughts to those who have had no experience of anxiety and depression but if I didn’t say anything at all then my situation would deteriorate further. I am just sorry that they have equally had to spend this amount of time living alongside this.

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Addressing Mental Health and Well-Being in Law Schools: An Interview with Law Professor Shailini George

Addressing Mental Health and Well-Being in Law Schools: An Interview with Law Professor Shailini George

Today’s guest is Shailini George, a law professor at Suffolk University Law School. Her scholarship is focused on law student and lawyer well-being, mindfulness, and the cognitive science of learning. She is the author of the recently released “Law Students Guide to Doing Well and Being Well,” and the co-author of “Mindful Lawyering, The Key to Creative Problem Solving.” She and fellow law…

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[lastsonlost]

These women have dedicated their lives to addressing a crisis of masculinity

Some have academic backgrounds or at first campaigned for women's rights

They believe society has developed a creeping antipathy towards all things male

So who are they — and what are the issues they are fighting on men's behalf?

The gender pay gap. The lack of women in top jobs. The #MeToo movement and the exploitation and abuse it exposed. There is a damning list of evidence that the fight for equal opportunities and rights for women is far from over.

This makes it all the more surprising that a small but increasingly vocal band of women is fighting for justice — not for women, but for men.

These women have dedicated their lives to addressing what they see as a crisis of masculinity and the unfair treatment of men by society.

They come from academic backgrounds or began campaigning for women's rights before focusing on problems of the other sex.

Of course, it is not the case that women's advancement can come only at the expense of men. And no one could deny women still face huge obstacles on the road to equality.

But the campaigners believe that in its attempts to rectify historical wrongs towards women, society has developed a creeping antipathy towards all things male, and this is knocking men's confidence at a time of intense cultural shift.

They fear that many men and boys are neglected, ignored and excluded. This, they say, is why men's mental health problems are on the rise. Suicide is now the biggest killer of UK men under 45.

Some of their views are highly controversial, and some activists have been accused of ignoring the harm done to women by men, or excusing it.

So who are these women, why on earth are they doing this — and what are the issues they are fighting on men's behalf?

COURTS PUNISH MEN – AND KIDS LOSE OUT

Alison Bushell, 57, from Suffolk, runs a social work consultancy.

Britain's family courts are engaged in practices that separate fathers from their children, knowingly or not, Alison believes. She says: 'The pressure groups springing up, some of which are advising the Ministry of Justice on domestic violence cases, have an anti-male agenda.'

In 20 years as a statutory social worker she saw a lack of effort to keep families together and an 'airbrushing out' of many dads.

'I see fathers marginalised and excluded from their kids' lives,' she says, 'while mothers are supported by out-of-date gendered views of parenting within the courts, and health and social services.'

And so, she believes, custody of children is often automatically given to women even when that isn't in a child's best interests.

'False allegations are more prevalent than people realise and supervision orders disproportionately happen to fathers.'

Every day, Alison gets calls from men who haven't seen their kids for up to five years. 'Having lost contact with their children, such men sometimes turn to alcohol or drugs out of sheer desperation.

'More become depressed. I had a client who took his own life. I believe the allegations against him were a major contributing factor.'

Alison has faced several complaints of bias while representing — largely male — clients in court, but none has been upheld.

Disillusioned and concerned to highlight these inequities, she left statutory social work ten years ago to set up consultancy, Child and Family Solutions. The agency works with families going through bitter separations, and carries out assessments for the Family Court and local authorities.

She has also worked with male domestic abuse victims. 'It has given me huge respect for those daring to speak out, because there is so little help available. It is a national scandal that so few refuge places are available for men.'

In England there were more than 3,600 beds in safe houses for women in 2017, but just 20 for men. The charity ManKind Initiative, which Alison supports, has told her that only 36 of 163 beds now available in refuges or safe houses are earmarked for men.

'Since Office for National Statistics figures state that 40 per cent or more victims of domestic abuse are men, this is alarming.

'When will people realise that holding on to a gendered narrative in domestic abuse is harmful?'

As for gender politics, Alison admits she has performed a volte-face. 'In the 80s I spent time at Greenham Common and lived in a women-only house. I even had a badge declaring 'a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle'. How times change.

'I can now be found reading [neoconservative author] Douglas Murray or listening to a talk by [Right-wing psychologist] Jordan Peterson.'

WHY I'M FIGHTING FEMINISM

Belinda Brown, 54, is a social anthropologist and co-founder of Men For Tomorrow. A widow with two children, she lives in London.

When she met her second husband, social scientist Geoff Dench — known as the architect of the socially conservative Blue Labour movement — Belinda's activism was ignited.

Together they set up Men for Tomorrow to research male problems — and fight against what they saw as a tendency to 'neglect or ignore issues affecting men'.

Shortly after their 2009 marriage, however, Geoff was diagnosed with a rare brain disease, progressive supranuclear palsy. He died on June 24 last year, aged 77. Belinda nursed him until the end.

She plans to continue his work by exposing what she sees as a deliberate attempt by feminist activists to undermine the traditional family unit.

She writes and speaks on a range of topics concerning men for platforms such as The Conservative Woman website, and carries out research aimed at reinforcing 'traditional' values.

As an anthropologist, she learned about feminism during her studies, but disagreed with much of what she heard.

'I was always aware of my own power and the power of other women,' she says. 'While I knew there were injustices which needed rectifying, today I see more injustices afflicting men.

'Most men work extremely hard to provide for their families, often at considerable cost to themselves. For women to ignore these sacrifices and instead blame men for all the problems in the world, it's divisive and damaging to gender cohesion.'

Belinda has worked for homeless charity Shelter, where like Alison Bushell she was shocked by the high proportion of men she saw.

'Almost all the rough sleepers were men and family breakdown was the reason so many were without homes,' she says.

'During divorce settlements it was always the wives who gained ownership of the house, leaving husbands stranded.'

According to charity Homeless Link, today 84 per cent of the homeless are men, and their average age at death is just 44, half the average male lifespan. She also draws a correlation between the current epidemic of gang-related knife crime and the rise in fatherlessness. Most of the offenders, she says, come from broken homes, according to her research.

As for the future of gender relations, she has this to say: 'I hope one day soon feminism will be seen as an interesting period of history, but one which caused tremendous damage to society.'

BOYS NEED MORE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Sonia Shaljean, 49, founded award-winning community interest company, Lads Need Dads. Married with three teenage sons, she lives in Essex.

Sonia has observed men at their lowest ebb during her 20-plus years as a substance misuse counsellor and anger management specialist within the fields of alcohol, drugs, criminal justice and homelessness.

'I was struck by how many of those men had grown up either without a father or with an abusive or unsupportive dad,' she says. So she founded not-for-profit Lads Needs Dads in 2015, with an initial grant of just £4,000.

The organisation has a team of trained male mentors, who encourage emotional intelligence in boys aged 11-15 with absent fathers. It also provides opportunities for youngsters to take part in outdoor activities, learn practical life skills and volunteer in the community.

She believes it helps to have a woman at the helm. 'If it were a man leading an all-male organisation, it could possibly be disregarded by some women.

'Our aim at Lads Need Dads is to provide support, guidance and encouragement — and a much-needed male voice to enable boys to open up.

'It's so rewarding to watch boys' self-esteem, emotional stability and motivation grow. They perform much better at school, too, as well as having improved relationships at home.'

According to the Centre for Social Justice, 1.1 million young people have little or no contact with their fathers, while 2.7 million live in lone parent families.

In his book The Boy Crisis, Dr Warren Farrell explains how fatherless boys, and to a lesser extent girls, tend to have less empathy and are more likely to break the law. According to a Unicef report on the wellbeing of children in economically advanced nations, including the UK, 85 per cent of youths in prison have an absent father.

Sonia was keenly interested in the link between fatherlessness and offending, in part because she started her career in a civilian role at the Metropolitan Police, where she managed a Community Safety Unit and helped refer victims and perpetrators to the right services.

Later she worked for the charity Refuge, setting up two women's refuges in South East London alongside volunteering on a national helpline for a men's charity that provided therapeutic programmes for men wanting to change their behaviour.

Sonia is keen to point out that not all boys growing up without a father end up as a statistic, saying: 'Other protective factors come into play, such as encouraging boys to join clubs and take part in sports, where they can find positive male role models.

'We aren't here to replace fathers. In fact our programmes have reunited many boys with their dads after years of absence.'

FATHERS PAY THE PRICE IN DIVORCE

Stacey Camille Alexander-Harriss, 41, a family support worker and children's novelist, moved to the UK from America ten years ago after meeting her English husband online. He's a City finance director and they live in Ilford with their two dogs.

A former Art and French teacher, Stacey now works supervising contact between fathers and their children after family breakdown, at Alison Bushell's agency.

'We tend to work more with dads than mums, as they seem to be the ones who have difficulty retaining a relationship with children after divorce and frequently become depressed in the custody battle.'

She believes this is the result of systemic inequalities and a bias towards mothers. 'Women hold all the power, especially when it comes to custody.

'It's unfair that dads have to pay for all the legal costs, paying people like Alison to advocate.

'Often men with good jobs from affluent backgrounds end up taking out loans. Even if you win you spend so much on this insane game.

'When mothers notice there is a maternal bias they realise they can say whatever they like about their ex. I've heard accusations of terrorism just to get custody. It's so ugly. And when mothers refuse to seek help for their emotional problems they tend to place the blame on men.'

Her books deal with troubled families — Myrtle Takes Tea, published under the pseudonym Alexander Stacey, is about a lonely nine year old with mean teachers and parents with money problems. All that matters to her is her prized toy rabbit Earl Grey.

Stacey thinks setting an example is a way to heal these injuries and help families.

'All the tools I use in my work are drawn from examples set by my own parents who were loving, strong and wise. My father was an orthopaedic surgeon and he and my mother were married for 40 patient years until they both passed away. I try to teach fathers about the importance of discipline, responsibility, self-reliance and confidence.'

I HAD DEATH THREATS - AND A BOMB SCARE

Erin Pizzey, 80, founded women's charity Refuge. She is now a patron of the charity Families Need Fathers. She lives in South London and is divorced with two children.

'I'm all for equality of the sexes,' Erin Pizzey says.

'But equality isn't the endgame for those feminists who believe women would be far better off without men.'

This may sound odd coming from the founder of the first women's refuge.

It's nearly 50 years since, aged 32 and with two young children, she set up The Chiswick Women's Refuge as a place 'where women could meet and use our talents'.

'Both my parents were violent and my mother beat me,' she says. 'So when the first battered woman came through the door and said 'no one will help me', I knew what she meant.'

The London house became women's charity Refuge — and led to the creation of hundreds more women's refuges. And yet Erin became a pariah, as she insisted many female victims were also violent.

'Of the first 100 women who came into my refuge, 62 were as violent or more violent than the men they had left,' she says.

'Therefore, domestic violence can't be a gender issue, it can't be just men, because we girls are just as badly affected.'

She became a hate figure for saying so. 'They branded me a 'victim blamer'. 'After a bomb scare, the police suggested my post be sent to them for inspection.'

In the Seventies, she tried to set up a refuge for men, with little success. 'The rich men who were willing to fund my projects for women refused to give any money to male victims.' Now she works with Families Need Fathers and is a patron of The ManKind Initiative, a charity which supports male domestic violence victims.

The subject may be becoming less taboo. Police in England and Wales recorded nearly 150,000 instances of domestic violence to men in 2017, more than double those in 2012 — which in part reflects a greater willingness to report problems.

The 2018 Crime Survey for England and Wales recorded that 7.9 per cent of women (1.3 million) and 4.2 per cent of men (695,000) have suffered domestic abuse.

It is women who are far more likely to be victims of extreme violence. Government figures show, for example, that 73 per cent of victims of domestic homicides from 2014 to 2017 were women, while most killers were male.

This leaves male victims in a difficult situation, which Erin is working to address. She says: 'I am fighting for my son, my grandsons and my great grandsons, so that they might have a future where men are no longer demonised.'

The War On Masculinity by James Innes-Smith will be published by Little Brown in spring 2020.

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While the limitations on Court procedures and appearances have been lifted, there will be a few significant limits and changes regarding the activity of the courts in New York. All court staff have at first been needed to keep on wearing veils. This prerequisite will be continually audited by the authorities who are accountable for the courts both around the state and locally. As of the composition of this article, defendants and lawyers are urged to wear veils, regardless of whether they have been immunized. Once more, these limitations or suggestions will be continually assessed considering the situation with the Covid-19 infection and rules gave by the Center for Disease Control.

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University of Salford

Overview

Salford University is a public university in the United Kingdom. It boasts a great 125-year history of progress. It is an unstoppable institute that offers everything from standard courses to research programmes. Environmental sustainability and industrial activities are also important to the university.

Salford has a strong aim to use all of its resources to benefit people and the economy. Students will undoubtedly realise their full potential while studying at Salford.

Salford University Rankings and Achievements

University of Salford ranking in the UK and worldwide is appreciable. Here are some of its achievements list-

1. Salford QS rank of 2022 is 801-1000th.

2. The university ranked 251–200th in Young University Rankings 2017 by THE.

3. In 2020, the institute has owned three awards from Educate North Awards-

Student Experience Award – University Sector for Salford Now and Quays News.

External Relations Team of the Year Award.

Business/Industry Collaboration – University Sector Award.

4. It secured 83rd place out of 130 universities by University League Table 2022.

5. The Guardian University Rank of Salford is 103rd.

History

The University of Salford in the United Kingdom is made up of two institutes. There was a desire for new industrial skills in the late eighteenth century. Pendleton Mechanics Institute 1850 was founded as a result. After eight years, the Salford Working Men's was established. The Duke and Duchess of York united the two institutes in 1896. The Royal Technical Institute of Salford was thereafter established.

According to later history,

The Royal Technical Institute, Salford changed its name to Royal Technical College, Salford in 1921.

In 1958, the college was split into two groups. The Royal College of Advanced Technology and Peel Park Technical College are the two institutions. Peel Park Technical College was renamed three more times after that.

The University of Salford was founded in 1967, when the Royal College of Advanced Technology was renamed the University of Salford.

In 1996, the University College Salford and the University of Salford merged to form the University of Salford. It is now known as the University of Salford.

Departments

The university has divided the faculties into four schools-

Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

School of Health and Society

Salford Business School

University of Suffolk: Fee Structure

Undergraduate courses – £14,400 to £16,740

International Foundation Year – £12,000

Postgraduate taught courses – £11,340 to £18,990

University of Suffolk: Scholarships

The university has made a significant effort to provide financial assistance to students. Scholarships are available for any level of university of Salford graduation. It has awarded £5 million in scholarships and bursaries over the last five years. Those talented international students are now serving in countries all around the world. There are five different sorts of scholarships:

Salford International Excellence Award

Academic scholarships by programme

Partnership scholarships

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

Furthermore, students have two types of discount possibilities. A student with a Salford degree may be eligible for a discount if they choose a different curriculum. It's called a "loyalty discount," and it's worth 20%. A student who makes a single complete payment receives a 3% discount. This is referred to as a "prompt payment discount."

Facilities and Services

Students at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom are concerned about their safety. As a result, they give them with high-quality services. They also have a podcast show. It can be tuned in by new students to get insider information. The following are some examples of common services:

1.    Clifford Whitworth Library

2.    Wellbeing support

3.    Faith center

4.    Student Store

5.    Cafes and Food outlets

6.    Sports center

7.    Psychology labs

8.    Counselling center and service,

9.    Event venues Peel Hall, Robert Powell, Chapman Gallery, and Adelphi Studio Theatre

10. Tom Husband Leisure Centre etc.

Student Life

The university is located in Greater Manchester's city core. The campus is about 2 kilometres from the city centre. Manchester's beauty and diversity astonish all types of pupils. Students can spend colourful nights in the dynamic city. Restaurants, bars, and a variety of stores are all easily accessible to students. Manchester CHINATOWN is the UK's second-largest Chinese community. As a result, pupils can simply break up the monotony. They have the option of spending quality time with themselves or with friends. Furthermore, this city was named the UK's third friendliest city.

The Media City UK campus has recreation amenities on the other side. Quays is free for students to travel. They will find a tranquil environment away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis here. Here you'll find the Lowry Theatre, retail malls, restaurants, and more great attractions. All of these places are open to students who want to broaden their horizons.

To make campus life easier Salford Student Union puts forth a tremendous amount of work. Students enjoy coming to SU to learn. Students can participate in social, club, and event activities through them. As a result, students will be able to showcase their abilities while also meeting new people. SU also offers advice on health and financial problems for students.

Living Accommodation:

Finding safe and well-equipped housing is critical for students at any level. Salford recognises this and provides world-class lodging options. Campus Living Villages is a university of Salford accommodation partner (CLV). CLV offers two types of housing:

This is an option for any undergraduate or graduate student. Peel Park Quarter is only a few minutes away from classrooms. Security, a gym, a social space, a cinema room, and bike storage are all available. There are six distinct sorts of rooms for different budget students.

1.    Bronze

2.    Silver

3.    Gold

4.    Platinum

5.    Diamond, and

6.    Accessible

This is the ideal option for postgraduates and returning students. However, the amenities are all the same. Students can, of course, make good use of and enjoy their university of Salford student housing.

Off-campus housing is also offered in close proximity to the campus. Manchester Student Homes can assist you with this. Students can use their resources to locate safe, affordable, and comfortable private housing.

Transport

Students at the university enjoy a variety of transportation alternatives. Manchester is a 20-minute walk from the university. Yes, walking is a cheap and safe way to get about town.

Local transportation, such as buses, trains, and trams, is also available. Salford also has a railroad station. Manchester is about a 10-minute train ride away. Direct trains are also available to Manchester Airport.

Students can travel between Peel Park campus and MediaCityUK for free on the 50 bus. Students can purchase season tickets for any means of transportation.

Additionally, there are three electric vehicle charging stations located throughout the campus. There are several possibilities for paying to park cars on campus.

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Chronic drug use on Long Island

In the event that you live in the Long Island zone, you realize that substance misuse has been a significant issue for a long time. Long Island has for quite some time been portrayed as ground zero for the heroin and sedative scourge. In a National Safety Council report, Long Island inhabitants represented over 20% of deadly overdoses in New York in 2017. Finding the base of the issue stays a tangled trap of strings. Medication patterns point to the number of inhabitants in the island as a significant driver for illicit medication organizations. Besides being thickly populated, Long Island likewise has numerous youngsters. 

The socioeconomics make a hotspot that is difficult to disregard. The laws of interest and supply bolster the scourge. Long Island is home to probably the wealthiest networks in the United States. Nassau and Suffolk have among the most noteworthy middle family unit livelihoods in the U.S. No ifs, ands or buts; the dynamic populace is wealthy to bear the cost of these medications. In the event that you or a friend or family member are keen on drug rehab Long Island, there is an answer through our guided consideration and backing.

There is a Drug Abuse Epidemic on Long Island

 The White House has announced, sedate maltreatment with narcotic compulsion is a general wellbeing crisis. New York State Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, laments the medication emergency on Long Island. The appearance of the engineered sedate, fentanyl, has declined the plague and expanded the loss of life. He expressed that overdose passings including narcotics took off by 27% somewhere in the range of 2015 and 2016, while fentanyl-related passings nearly multiplied simultaneously. Medication overdose causes 33% of all passings recorded in Nassau County consistently. Most of the casualties are matured from 15 to 44 years. Schneiderman properly accused both remedy and illegal narcotics for these passings.

 Moreover, inhabitants of the island are commonly ready to consume these medications. Their craving is empowered by a medicinal services framework that overprescribes these medications. Over-medicine by doctors has been called attention to as the fundamental issue. They supposedly recommend narcotics too effectively and as a one size fits all. It isn't extraordinary for oxycodone to be endorsed for a straightforward cerebral pain. As a rule, drugs are apportioned without enough admonitions.

 Passing from Opioids is High - drug detox long island

 As indicated by the National Safety Council examination, the chances of biting the dust unintentionally from a narcotic overdose is 1 of every 96. This beats the chances of biting the dust in an engine vehicle crash. On the east coast, Suffolk County isn't insusceptible to the medication bug. It is the most exceedingly awful hit province on Long Island. About 70 percent of the narcotic passings in 2017 happened in Suffolk County. A district administrator, Sarah Anker, who is on the province's sedative warning board, affirms that the region is battling with a mind-boggling sedative scourge.

 As per a 2016 County Health Ranking, Long Island recorded a stunning number of passings. Nassau and Suffolk recorded 501 and 823 passings, individually. Sovereigns and Kings additionally recorded 464 and 621 passings individually. In addition, around 45,450 Long Islanders battle with drugs, however the impacts of rising above enslavement and passing. The island is additionally draining a ton of cash quick. The dominos impact of these medications influences organizations, citizens, crisis administrations and law implementation. The medication emergency is devastating Long Island's economy. The island loses generally $22 million every day and $8 billion yearly to drugs.

 Medications Involved in the Epidemic

 The medication misuse pestilence has thrown a long shadow on the island. Among the medications that are for the most part mishandled are:

 1.            Oxycodone and other solution narcotics.

 2.            Fentanyl

 3.            Heroin

 4.            Methamphetamine

 5.            Xanax, Valium, and different benzodiazepines.

 6.            Marijuana

 7.            Cocaine

 Discovering Addiction Help on Long Island

 Mistrust, disavowal, and disgrace are the greatest boundaries to discovering treatment on Long Island. Inhabitants are devastated at seeing their friends and family battling with drugs. The explanation is that these medications influence quietly. They never realize their cherished one is battling with drugs until it is past the point of no return.

 Long Island Interventions [https://longislandinterventions.com] is committed to helping individuals get back their lives from medicate use. We will associate you with the best recovery focuses on Long Island, where specialists comprehend the necessities of a needy individual. Through our assets, you will get to a customized recuperation plan. Call our fixation helpline to begin.