Isobel Perl Four years ago, Isobel Perl was living with friends in London and thriving. She was working for a big accountancy firm and had a busy social life. Then the pandemic hit and she lost her job. Aged 25, she had to move back in with her parents in Watford. She decided to start … Read more
Anastasia Cameron Anastasia Cameron says the skills gap for cutting and styling afro-hair textures has been an issue all her life From the age of seven Anastasia Cameron was turned away from hairdressers because she was told they “don’t do Afro hair”. When she needed a wig after chemotherapy as an adult, little had changed, … Read more
Comedian and actor Krushna Abhishek has shared an update on the health of his uncle, actor Govinda, reassuring fans that he is on the path to recovery. Krushna posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram story, writing, “Mama is feeling better now. Thank you all for your prayers and love. Wishing him a speedy recovery. … Read more
Karen Farquharson, 50, successfully sued for unfair dismissal over her menopause symptoms A mother who faced a “nightmare” in the workplace during the menopause hopes new research will help women be treated more fairly. Karen Farquharson, 50, of Aberdeen, successfully sued for unfair dismissal and harassment after being told she used the menopause as an … Read more
Charlie Jones/BBC Chloe Ward became homeless after years of drinking but has now turned her life around A third of 11-year-olds in England have drunk alcohol, a recent study by the World Health Organization found. Chloe Ward had her first drink at that age and alcohol dominated her life for the next decade. She was … Read more
A man who couldn’t read or write until he was in his 20s has spoken of his pride after becoming a paramedic. Richard Henton, from Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, who has dyslexia, had always dreamed of wearing the green uniform but some teachers told him he was not working hard enough at school. “[For the] first … Read more
Ambulance bosses have apologised to the family of a man who died after he had a heart attack but no ambulance came. Martin Clark, 68, started suffering with chest pains at his home in East Sussex on 18 November – before any strike action started in the NHS. His family rang three times for an … Read more
A father climbed Mount Kilimanjaro while wearing a special vest that weighed 20kg (44lbs) to represent his son’s weight in a bid to raise awareness about meningitis. James’s son, George, was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis at three years old and spent several days in intensive care before having a seizure and losing his hearing. The … Read more
One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen. Source link
From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi. Source link