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A.D.V.I.C.E – Topic 8: Relationships
about 4 years agoThe coronavirus outbreak is dramatically changing our lives, including our relationships with our families, our friends and our workplaces. Many of us have made sacrifices, had to find new ways of seeing others and found ourselves spending far more time than we’re used to with those who share our homes. It can be helpful to remind ourselves to be extra patient and understan...
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A.D.V.I.C.E – Topic 7: Winter Blues
about 4 years agoOften the change in seasons to the winter can leave you feeling tired, tearful, or grumpy. And if you experience this, then you’re not alone. While research suggests around 3% of people in the UK are diagnosed with full-blown seasonal affective disorder (SAD), there’s also a milder form, which is much more common and can result in low mood. SAD, or ‘winter blues’, affects 2...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 6 - Domestic Abuse
over 4 years agoDomestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined across Government as any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality. The Government’s definition of abuse is published in the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020.What are the ...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 5 - Isolation & Loneliness (COVID -19 and beyond)
over 4 years agoFeelings of loneliness or isolation can affect anyone at any time and at any stage of our lives. It is difficult at any age and none of us are immune. In January 2018, in response to the Jo Cox Commission report on loneliness, the government set out its first steps to tackle loneliness.Since then loneliness has become a focus of conversation and a survey conducted by the ch...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 4 - Alcohol (COVID-19)
over 4 years agoAs we all are aware, the UK and the rest of the world are currently in a period of our history which is unprecedented. We have not seen restrictions like this since WW2. On 24 March 2020, the Prime Minister introduced social distancing guidelines and announced that most businesses will close. This included our much-loved pubs, clubs and restaurants. We were also told th...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 3 - Mental Health (COVID-19)
over 4 years ago It is perfectly natural during the coronavirus outbreak for us to feel worried or anxious. Data shows that over 4 in 5 adults are worried about the effect that coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on their life right now, with more than half saying it has affected their wellbeing and nearly half reporting high levels of anxiety.With many of us feeling worried, anxious or isol...
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A.D.V.I.C.E - Topic 2 - Gambling Safe
almost 5 years agoA Dedicated Voice for Inclusive Collaboration by Everyone (A.D.V.I.C.E) is an official health and wellbeing scheme, comprised of contractors, principal contractors and clients within the rail and construction industries. A.D.V.I.C.E is covers specifics topics every couple of months, and the next topic is focused on gambling. Gambling is a popular leisure activity that is enj...
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A.D.V.I.C.E – Topic 1 – Help With Debt
about 5 years agoPeople in the UK continue to struggle with debt. The Money Advice Service estimate that 8.3 million people are over-indebted, i.e. they find keeping up with bills and/or credit commitments a heavy burden or have fallen behind on, or missed, any payments for bills and/or credit commitments in any three or more months in the last six months, with the highest prevalence of ove...
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A Dedicated Voice for Inclusive Collaboration by Everyone (A.D.V.I.C.E) Scheme Is Officially Launched
about 5 years agoThe reliance and expansion of social media has created an information network that everyone can access and contribute too, and accessibility is becoming readily available to an increasing amount of people. However, all too often there are reports of false information, incorrect facts and misleading images being produced, the need for accurate and factual information is param...
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