Happy International Women’s Day. I would like to pay tribute to an amazing team of women at the Orchid Project, an NGO devoted to improving millions of women’s lives by working towards ridding the world of female genital cutting (FGC). The organisation was founded by my school-friend Julia Lalla-Maharajh (OBE). It was on a volunteering … Read more
I have been doing a lot of reading and research lately into neuroscience – the way in which our brain and nervous system works. As well as being totally fascinating I am finding that the understanding we now have has widespread practical application in the workplace and generally in life. The more we learn about … Read more
It is an indisputable truth that strong social connections are vital for mental wellbeing. As humans we crave social interaction, and there is increasing evidence that it is essential for physical health as well as mental health. Studies have shown the effect of loneliness and isolation on mortality is similar to the impact of risk … Read more
This week 18-24 May is Mental Health Awareness week. Over the last few months, there has been a raft of warnings that mental health will suffer in the wake of Covid-19. At this time, more than ever, it is vital for people to take an active interest in looking after their own mental health and … Read more
I belong to a singing Glee club and last night I went to our last meet up for the foreseeable future. There were 10 of us in the hall and we were in a zoom conference with about another 15 joining from home. It was very funny having a bit of banter with everyone but … Read more