Learning disabilities and autism affect millions of people in the UK. However, services and support for these individuals have been chronically underfunded for years, leading to negative outcomes for both patients and staff. Recent figures show that only 2.6% of the overall NHS England budget goes towards funding learning disability and autism services. This is […]

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The world isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. For many, a persistent cloud of economic deprivation hangs heavy, casting a long shadow on their lives. But this shadow also falls on something perhaps less visible: their mental health. The link between economic hardship and mental well-being is well-documented, a grim tale woven from stress, insecurity, and […]

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Introduction The worlds of professional acting and psychological therapy may appear to be vastly different, but beneath the surface, these two seemingly unrelated domains share a fascinating interconnection. Both professions demand a profound understanding of human emotions, an ability to empathise, and effective communication skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore the intriguing parallels between […]

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Mindfulness and  Emotion Control Most people either forget, or don’t know, that our complex human brains can be subdivided into the ‘old brain’ (sometimes known as the emotional brain) and the ‘new brain’ (sometimes called the rational brain). The old brain is genetically engineered to keep us alive – it reacts almost instantaneously to perceived […]

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