Portsmouth staff working with children and young people to be trained in mental health
A new pilot commissioned by Health Education England will train thousands of staff, from family and youth workers to sports coaches and librarians, to help them spot the signs that a child or young person might require support with their mental health. With rising demand for mental health support among children, young people and […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Improving digital accessibility and inclusion in the workplace
This article was originally posted by Cordell Health and is shared with permission. Our vision at Cordell Health is to change the focus in the workplace from disability to ability. And yet the conversation around disability is too often focused on the hurdles disabled people have to overcome – rather than the abilities they bring. […]
Solent Mind campaign for the Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 asks for local businesses to play their part
Solent Mind is marking Mental Health Awareness Week in Hampshire – The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Solent Mind is asking local businesses and organisations to highlight the small things their staff and customers can do to […]
The Armed Forces Community programme: One Year In
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a year since the Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme came into fruition under the co-leadership of Andy and me, and what a year it has been. Initially, we posted a little note on LinkedIn and thought we might get the odd comment or email, […]
An introduction to the Armed Forces Community programme
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead Dear Shaping Portsmouth Community, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m Kate, one of the two leads at the Armed Forces Programme. My co-lead Andy Moss and I wanted to get in touch to introduce ourselves, and to explain how we hope to support businesses and the […]
How to positively employ veterans transitioning from the Military
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Covenant Co-Lead As a veteran of 22 years, post-service by 18 months, I have fallen into the ‘job hopping’ category. If you’re not aware of what that is, then I’ll explain. According to research, upon leaving the Armed Forces, almost 42% of veterans will take up between 3 – 5 […]
Bowel Cancer Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What is the bowel? The bowel plays a crucial role in our digestive system for our overall health and wellbeing. It forms the lower portion of our digestive system, composed of a small and large bowel. It is a long muscular tube running from the stomach through to the back passage (anus). […]
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FLpnN–hGM Ever clicked an online ad and wondered afterwards if it was a scam? … most of us have – and cyber criminals want us to keep doing it. Here’s what to look out for to stop your business’s data (and profits) falling into the wrong hands…
Your business’s passwords are still too weak! [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkC8m-bcr4Y “iloveyou”, “12345”, “qwerty1”. Have I just guessed all your passwords? I hope not. If I have, you need to change them, immediately. Why? Because your passwords are STILL too weak. It’s a big problem…
Still using Windows 10? You must act NOW! [Video]
Windows 10 reaches its end of life THIS MONTH. If your business still isn’t prepared, you must start planning. Now. Here’s what you need to consider…