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City Wellbeing Centre’s advice on coping with continued lockdown

Trained therapists from the Square Mile's City Wellbeing Centre offer some advice on coping with a continued lockdown, to help ease both personal and professional stresses.

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City Wellbeing Centre’s advice on coping with continued lockdown

Trained therapists from the Square Mile's City Wellbeing Centre offer some advice on coping with a continued lockdown, to help ease both personal and professional stresses.
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Workplace stress and the challenges of working from home

Expert help is now available for City Workers facing the psychological challenges of working from home, thanks to the new City Wellbeing Centre opening last month.

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When you eat can be as important as what you eat

A new study has shown that it’s not just how many calories you eat, but when you eat them that will determine how well you burn the calories you...
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Why people are turning to digital mental health services

City of London workers are known for suffering with mental health issues more than most, with many turning to online mental health services for help.
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Young Londoners plan virtual festival for World Mental Health Day 2020

Young Londoners will be at the forefront of a virtual festival hosted by the Mayor of London's Peer Outreach Team and Thrive LDN to mark World Mental...
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Central London Samaritans make public call on World Mental Health Day

Central London Samaritans is reminding people to check in and support anyone who might be struggling during the coronavirus pandemic on World Mental Health Day. At a time when looking...
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Top beauty spots now open in the City of London

Getting your nails done, having your beard trimmed or receiving a massage can have huge effects on your mental wellbeing - that's why we are so pumped to see...
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7 ways to snack smarter, according to a nutritionist

As soon as we get into the habit of mindlessly snacking, we may find that it can take over regular mealtimes and lead to a higher intake...
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City of London gyms reopen for the socially distanced masses

The City of London is full of boutique gyms and fitness studios which have now reopened - after working hard at making it as safe as possible for people...
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Action to support the 50-70s crucial to building UK’s resilience post-pandemic, say experts

Stronger action to support those in their 50s and 60s will be crucial to building the UK’s resilience as we emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new...
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London Marathon Charitable Trust gifts £2m to Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme

The London Marathon Charitable Trust (The Trust) has awarded Transport for London (TfL) £2million towards its Walking & Cycling Grants London scheme. The scheme enables community and not-for-profit groups across...
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Pupils returning to school will need significant emotional support

Children will need significant emotional support as they return to school, Barnardo’s says, as a poll for the leading national children’s charity suggests hundreds of thousands of children could...
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Anxiety over schools returning grows for London parents

The coronavirus lockdown has affected families in a variety of ways, with nobody impervious to the impact. But new research has identified a growing empathy between parents in London,...
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5 top tips on how to start exercising – and sticking to it

Fitness coach Michael Carpenter shares his top five tips for changing your approach to exercise. Knowing how to stick to an exercise program isn’t a walk in the...
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Seven simple steps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

With recent stats revealing that the South East of England is still the worst offending area for...
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Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’

Ignoring severe anxiety can lead to depression and be more challenging to treat and manage, a psychiatrist warned as she spoke of escalating ‘anxiety’ levels. Priory psychiatrist Dr Natasha Bijlani...
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More than half of Londoners ‘drink to get drunk’

More than half of Londoners who drink alcohol ‘drink to get drunk’, according to a new poll. The survey, carried out as the UK emerges from...
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Brits ramp-up screen time at the expense of exercise during lockdown

Exercise and the great outdoors have taken a backseat as Brits have increased their gaming, phone time and TV during lockdown, according to a new survey from the British...
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British Psychological Society launches homeworking guidance for workers and employers

In response to the huge change in working practices the British Psychological Society (BPS) has today published guidance on how to create healthy sustainable homeworking conditions for both workers...
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How to reduce your anxiety when video conferences form an important part of your day

Video conference calls have become a necessity for those working from home – in fact, meeting apps are not just playing a crucial role in keeping people connected but...
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Hard to reach vulnerable Londoners supported in new mental health campaign

New mental health leaflets packed in emergency food and medical parcels will be delivered to 96,000 London households with limited or no internet access. The joint scheme, run...
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Two-thirds of UK public has no plans to shake off bad lockdown habits

Britain is set to emerge unhealthier from lockdown, with four out of five people (81%) reporting an increase in harmful habits, including smoking, poor diet and staying up late.

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
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Islington charity can help more women ‘on the margins’

An Islington-based charity which supports some of the most marginalised women in society...
By Ben Brown 30th November 2020
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Professional dog walkers will soon need a licence before going on Hampstead Heath

Professional dog walkers will soon have to carry a licence to operate on Hampstead...
By Owen Sheppard 30th November 2020
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Concerns raised over safe Covid discharges as health bosses pledge to learn from mistakes

Concerns were raised this week over anecdotal reports about the risk to vulnerable people...
By Ed Sheridan 30th November 2020
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Tributes made one year on from London Fishmonger’s Hall attack

Tributes have been paid to the two people who were murdered and those who...
By Julia Gregory 29th November 2020
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London restaurants report remarkable surge in Christmas bookings

London’s restaurateurs were celebrating a remarkable surge in Christmas bookings but warned the industry...
By Rachael Burford 29th November 2020
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Coronavirus memorial garden to pay tribute to virus victims

Londoners who lost their lives in the Covid-19 pandemic will be commemorated with...
By Jessie Mathewson 28th November 2020
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Top 10 skills most needed by London employers following impact of Covid

A new skills and employment trends report has highlighted an auditing skills...
By Ben Brown 27th November 2020
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Museum of London to collect Covid dreams for Guardians of Sleep project

Covid-19 has brought about many changes to Londoners’ lives, not just in the day...
By Ben Brown 27th November 2020
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Australian Chamber Orchestra takes on Barbican’s digital residency

Current restrictions on international travel have halted the ACO’s third Barbican residency, but they...
By Andrew Zuccala 27th November 2020
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What is the Levelling Up Fund and what does it mean for London?

Rishi Sunak this week announced his plan for government funding next year as...
By Jessie Mathewson 27th November 2020
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