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Bedfordshire sees rise in Stress and Anxiety – Why talking matters more than ever
Stress and anxiety are rising across Bedfordshire. New figures show more people are being admitted to hospital because they are struggling to cope. This is not just a number. It is a real warning sign that many people are suffering in silence. In 2023–24, there were about 16,190 hospital admissions for anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area. This was up from 12,780 the year before. That is a big jump in only 12 months. At...
Comin’ out of my cage and I’ve been doin’ just fine
(A poem inspired by The Killers song titles) When You Were Young, a Human heart,Feeling like a Mr. Brightside, torn apart.Hiding pain behind a Smile Like You Mean It,But inside, shadows fight, and you don’t feel it. In The Dustland Fairytale of the mind,Read My Mind,...
Men and the weight of addiction worries
In the intricate tapestry of life, the thread of addiction can weave its way into the fabric of any family, leaving behind a trail of worry, concern, and heartache. While addiction doesn't discriminate, its impact on men, whether personally grappling with it or...
Everyone has feelings, even in Politics.
This week in Parliament, many noticed something unusual. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to be visibly emotional while sitting beside Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A spokesperson for Reeves later confirmed her feelings were due to a...