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Did you know that there are 4 broad hair types?
In this cultural takeaway, we will look at Afro hair. Yes there are 4 broad hair types with various sub groups, from bone straight to wavy, curly...
Thai Pineapple and Mint Rice Pudding
Today we have a guest post from a passionate chef, David S who urges us to try Thai Pineapple and Mint Rice Pudding Thai Pineapple and Mint Rice...
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
My grandmother was born in Kingston Jamaica and came to the UK in 1958; she was a fantastic cook. Brown stew chicken was one of my favourites...
Thick skinned
Are you thick-skinned? Are you able to shrug off criticisms or inappropriate microaggressions? Have you given thought to how your observations of...
Make Room, Make a Difference
Become a foster parent 3 facts about children in care: The numbers are growing official figures show that in 31st March 2019 there were 78,150...
What’s Your Therapy?
3 Tips: what you can do to support your mental health Try a journal – reflect on all the things that make you feel positive and keep telling...
Loss During Covid-19
Many of the rituals that we observe when dealing with the loss of those we hold dear, are not available to us at this time. From preparing and...
Surprises
COVID-19 and the impact The UK government imposed the lockdown on the evening of Monday 23 March. The unprecedented restrictions were put in place...
Reflecting and Equipping Ourselves
2020 – what a year If you like certainty and stability, 2020 will have been laden with challenges. As the new year begins, it is customary to...
Civility – Back to Basics
The pandemic has placed extraordinary pressures on our health and social care systems; these are challenging times for staff personally and...