2019 Blogs
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Air pollution is causing serious harm – it is time for the world to take action
Charlotte Armstrong, from the international team, discusses the harm air pollution is causing and why it is time for the world to take action
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
Charlotte Cooper, explains the different types of spinal cord injuries and what support can be given to make sure that those injured have a home that accommodates their injury
Zambian villagers celebrate after Supreme Court ruling
Liberty Bridge, from the international team, discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling which allows Zambian villagers to proceed with their claims against Vedanta in the English Courts.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April
Heetasha Khosla discusses how World Day for Safety and Health at Work serves as a reminder that we must keep fighting to reduce the number of deaths caused by dust diseases
Unrealistic beauty standards are causing women unnecessary harm
Tina Patel discusses the cosmetic and beauty industry and the perceptions set by airbrushed cover photos in the media
Continuity needed to ensure adults with cerebral palsy enjoy maximum independence
Frankie Rhodes discusses the NICE guidelines and how they highlight the need for continuity to ensure that every adult with cerebral palsy can enjoy maximum independence
Implementation of new NHS guidance on sepsis could help improve outcomes and save lives
With the implementation of new NHS England guidelines, Frankie Rhodes looks at how they could help improve early diagnosis of sepsis to help save lives
Court victory in modern slavery case puts spotlight on UK's 'hidden' labour abuse
Mary Westmacott and Jose L Gonzalez, from the international team, discuss the implications of the recent legal case for 11 men brought to the UK to work as chicken catchers
Vaccines on Trial
With the number of people opting out of taking potentially life-saving vaccines on the rise, Gene Matthews looks at the process for their approval and how some have become the subject of unfortunate controversy.
The honours system - where is the transparency for abuse survivors?
Andrew Lord discusses the need for greater accountability in the honours systems to ensure those guilty of child abuse are automatically stripped of their titles
Wear A Hat Day! Increasing awareness of the devastating impact of brain tumours
Today is 'Wear a hat day' where people across the UK wear various headgear and engage in hat-themed events in their communities to raise money for and awareness of the charity Brain Tumour Research
World Tuberculosis Day
24 March marked World Tuberculosis Day, which aims to raise public awareness about the disease and increase efforts to end the global TB epidemic