Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a virus which was first encountered at the end of 2019. Since first being discovered, it has spread across the world, affecting over 11,500,500 people to date. In attempts to stave off the spread of the virus, much of the world went into lockdown for several months and have only recently started to ease these measures thanks to an improvement in infection rates. Communities are being told to not leave their homes if they can help it, to only interact with others (outside of their direct household) at a safe distance of 2 metres and to generally quarantine …
One Metre Plus: How To Meet With Family Safely
From the 4th of July, there will be a few distinct changes to our social distancing rules. Mainly, the 2-metre rule will be changing. The Prime Minister has announced that, where two metres' distance is not possible, "one metre plus" is acceptable. We know a lot of people have been feeling isolated during lockdown, so today we'll be talking about how to meet with family and friendssafely. Please remember that these rules may be different if you are in one of the vulnerable groups as defined by the government. Who Can I Have In My Home? From 4th July, members of two households of …
How to Keep Safe During A Heatwave
This June, temperatures are reaching highs of 33°C, making for the hottest days of the year. Although it is fantastic to have such wonderful weather, it is important to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Over 75s are categorised as most at risk from harm during a heatwave. The most common consequences are dehydration, overheating or heatstroke. Luckily, we have compiled some top tips for keeping yourself and others safe during the heatwave. Stay Indoors Where Possible Those who are particularly high risk should try and stay cool indoors where they can. The best ways to keep …
10 Inspiring Quotes from 10 Inspiring People
Some of the greatest minds of our time and beyond have given us excellent words of wisdom, encouragement and thought-provoking ideas. Today, we'll be sharing 10 inspiring quotes from 10 inspiring people. We are going to break down some of those ideas and understand why they were so impactful then and now. 10 Inspiring Quotes From 10 Inspiring People Charlotte Whitton “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” The first of today's inspiring quotes comes from Charlotte Whitton. She was a Canadian writer and a …
Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak
During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are feeling a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. It is important to protect your mental health, but a range of factors are making this increasingly difficult during the pandemic. Here are some tips for anyone who is struggling with their mental health: Limit Your News Intake We all want to stay informed. Thanks to the internet and social media, it has never been easier to keep up with current affairs. On the other hand, it has never been harder to tear ourselves away. In times like these, the 24-hour news cycle can be stressful …
Remembering Harper Lee: An Extraordinary Novelist
Harper Lee was a highly successful American novelist, best known for her hugely influential novel: To Kill A Mockingbird. Today, on the anniversary of her death in 2016, we take a look at what made her novel so renowned, and a sneak peek into the life of what would eventually become the author of one of the most widely studied books of our time. Harper Lee - The Beginning Nelle Harper Lee was born in April of 1926, in Alabama. Harper was actually her middle name, chosen by her parents to honour the paediatrician who saved her sister's life, whilst her first name 'Nelle' was her …
