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During the pandemic and lockdowns, thoughts went out to the elderly that were stuck inside and away from their families. But what’s the opinion of those whose jobs were to care for these people? Lauren Rhys-smith, 20, from Devon, reveals her first-hand experience of being a carer during the pandemic. Lauren began her caring career […]
It started like the common cold, constantly blowing my nose and taking paracetamol to tame the headache. Later, it developed into vicious migraines, sometimes taking my breath, so I struggled to breathe. I am fully vaccinated, I have even had the booster, yet for four to five days, I isolated myself from my family; this […]
A reoccurring symptom of Covid-19 has been the loss of taste and smell and many people have reported that their senses never went back to normal. It has been reported that 250,000 adults in the UK have suffered from Parosmia after Covid. ‘Parosmia’ is a condition where people experience unpleasant smell distortions. Today, UK’s leading […]
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
Dozens of Christmas parties have been cancelled across Cheltenham as worries over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 grow. One pub has had over 150 cancellations over the last few days. The Miller Pub and Sports Bar, located on Cheltenham’s Bath Road has seen bookings drop significantly since the news of the new variant. Bar […]
It’s crazy to imagine that after all that we have been through with the Coronavirus pandemic so far, that mask mandates don’t seem bad at all. I remember a time where people would refuse to wear masks, fighting the mandates and seemingly outraged by the concept of forcing someone to wear a piece of fabric […]
New cases of covid have reached an estimate of 35000 across Gloucestershire. The rising cases have led to the intensive care unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital becoming under pressure and overwhelmed. Despite the rate of people who are double jabbed in Gloucestershire reaching 80%, many of the patients who are admitted to the intensive care […]
We’re coming out of lockdown so will you be swapping your duvet for a sleeping bag as festival season is around the corner, grab your bucket hat and lets have some fun! Join us: Darcey Barrett, Emily Wyatt and Phoebe Nott as we talk about all things festival. Bringing you all the news and rumours […]
Up and down the country university students are taking part in Minds’ ‘27 27’ challenge to raise awareness of the 27% of students who report mental health problems at university. Journalism student, Ulani Seaman, of the University of Gloucestershire, is going that extra mile, running 127 miles across February and March. “I think it will […]
“Most days I come home and feel absolutely exhausted, trying to support people who have no idea what’s going on in the world and then trying to support myself is just heartbreaking’ says health care support worker Chantelle Court. “Sometimes I wish I could just be at home doing Chloe Ting workouts and making iced […]