Mental Health & Neurodiversity Support a Priority for Students this A-Level Results Day
More than 75% of students responding to a recent survey said access to high-quality mental health support was now a key factor in choosing their university. The study also showed that almost a third (29%) of those asked had been identified or self-identified as being neurodivergent. Furthermore, almost half (47%) identified as having a disability, difference or condition. The research commissioned by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) ahead of A-Level results day (August 14), highlights...
Read More🧠 The Cost of Ignorance: Why Employers Must Invest in Mental Health Training, by Jane McNeice
In today’s workplace, mental health isn’t just a wellbeing issue—it’s a legal, financial, and cultural imperative. Yet many employers remain underprepared to support staff with mental health conditions, leading to a surge in disability discrimination claims and a growing risk of litigation. 📈 The Legal Landscape Is Shifting—Fast Recent data shows a 41% rise in disability discrimination cases in the UK, with mental health disputes at the forefront. In 2024–25 alone, 11,958 cases were referred...
Read MoreAwareness & Kindness Save Lives
The simplest acts of humanity have the potential to ripple far beyond what we can see. Each moment of compassion we extend becomes part of a larger tapestry of care, and this can be particularly vital in places where lives intersect in fleeting yet profound ways. Depending on location and size, the average supermarket has capacity for around 200-250 customers. Numbers will vary on different days and times of the week, and times of year! We also know that at any given time 1 in 20 people will...
Read MoreSpectrum.Life and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) expand Partnership to Enhance Student Mental Health with 24/7 In the Moment Support
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Spectrum.Life celebrate one-year partnership anniversary Spectrum.Life works closely with university partner to address challenges in their student wellbeing provision and provide instantly accessible, clinically backed mental health care London, June 11, 2025 – Spectrum.Life, a global partner in digital whole-of-health solutions and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a world-leading university...
Read MoreMental Health support for Motor Industry Workers
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive industry, has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben, to create ‘Steer’, a printed and free-to-download, quick-reference guide to help automotive businesses recognise and support their workers encountering mental health and wellbeing challenges. These are often driven by a whole host of factors from both within and outside the workplace, and impact individuals of any age and background. The introduction of the new resource...
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