Domestic abuse isn’t something that occupies a great deal of time in the headlines, in print or broadcast media. However, that doesn’t apply to the Depp vs Heard case. These are not criminal proceedings; each of them brought civil actions ...read more
In 1992, the United Nations declared December 3rd as the International Day of People with Disabilities. A day of celebration, acknowledging the rich diversity of disabled people throughout the world. The etymology of the word ‘disability’ can be traced back ...read more
Bullying is something most people experience at some time in their lives. It sadly seems to be an obligatory feature of childhood and adolescence. A rite of passage, a dreadful, painful learning experience. At worst something that traumatises and stays ...read more
I have been a safeguarding lead for fifteen years, the first ten of those in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire. Leeds has a large Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) population. The NHS Trust I worked for took diversity ...read more
