A supermarket has launched a new scheme to make the shopping experience more accessible for children with autism. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2017
Activity centre set up after generous donation from Sahara Care’s Sharon Kaur to welcome makeover
A popular activity centre in Canning Town that was previously set-up after a generous £36,000 donation from Sharon Kaur of Sahara Care is to undergo an extensive makeover. Continue reading
79 per cent of autistic people “stressed” by new allowance assessment
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) require reform so that they work better for autistic people, according to the National Autistic Society (NAS). Continue reading
Singer-songwriter shares mental health experiences in TV interview
Singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor recently opened up about her experiences with mental health in an interview broadcast on American television. Continue reading
Mental health care patients face services “lottery”, says report
Patients face a “mental health postcode lottery” as the availability of healthcare professionals double in some parts of the country, the Telegraph has reported. Continue reading
Yoga key to battling depression, study suggests
A new study has revealed the potential mental health benefits of yoga, a form of meditation commonly carried out to improve the mood, alleviate anxiety, and reduce stress. Continue reading
Radio buff picks up call for help after girl suffers epileptic seizure
An amateur radio enthusiast played a pivotal role in rescuing a girl who suffered an epileptic seizure while camping in an isolated part of the West Country. Continue reading
Google to introduce mental health assessment for depressed users
Google, the most widely-used search engine in the world, is now offering a mental health assessment for people who search terms such as “am I depressed?”. Continue reading