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Dealing with a mental health issue
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but sometimes people find it hard to talk about how they’re feeling. If you're...

Learning for Life and Work
May 16, 20252 min read


Individual Savings Account (ISAs)
Saving money is an important life skill, and one way to do it wisely is through an ISA – Individual Savings Account . What exactly is an...

Learning for Life and Work
May 16, 20252 min read


Price Comparison Sites: Advantages/Disadvantages
Online comparison websites have become a very popular way of helping consumers compare the market for energy suppliers, for electricity,...

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May 15, 20254 min read


Using a Personal loan: Advantages/Disadvantages
What is a personal loan? A personal loan is an agreement between a borrower and a lender. The lender provides a sum of money upfront to...

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May 15, 20252 min read


Identity Theft: How to protect yourself.
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

Learning for Life and Work
May 15, 20252 min read


Being a Step-Parent: The Challenges and Opportunities
Becoming a step-parent is a unique and rewarding journey that comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. What are the...

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May 12, 20252 min read


Adoption: The opportunities and challenges
Adopting a child is a significant decision that comes with both opportunities and challenges. For couples considering adoption,...

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May 12, 20252 min read


The Roles and Responsibilities of a Young Carer
Being a young person is often about school, hobbies, and spending time with friends. But for some young people, daily life is very...

Learning for Life and Work
May 12, 20252 min read


The Realities of Parenthood: The Social, Emotional and Economic Impact of Becoming a Parent
Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. While it can bring joy and purpose, it also...

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May 12, 20252 min read


The Impact of attitudes on health and well-being
People’s attitudes towards diet, exercise, and healthy eating are influenced by educational programmes in schools and continuous media...

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Apr 17, 20253 min read


Consequences of Smoking
Physical effects of smoking cigarettes When a person smokes a cigarette, the chemicals in the cigarette enters the lungs and starts...

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Apr 17, 20254 min read


The Impact of Diet on Physical, Social and Emotional Health
What is a balanced diet? A balanced diet is about: eating the right food. eating the correct nutrients, in the right quantities. eating...

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Apr 14, 20256 min read


Bullying: What is it?
There is no legal definition of bullying. But it is usually defined as repeated behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either...

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Nov 23, 20203 min read


Buying a house: The disadvantages
Many people do not have the money to buy a house so they need to take out a mortgage to buy their house. This means they are repaying a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Quality or Price? How will I decide?
Considering quality compared to price requires research of similar items that have varying price ranges. The manufacturer may be a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read


Online Banking: How to protect yourself
In today’s digital world, online banking has become a popular way for people to manage their money. But what exactly is it? Online...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read


Shopping online: How to protect yourself
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Using a credit/debit card and contactless payments: How to protect yourself
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read


Identity theft: What is it?
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read


Assessing the credibility of financial information and advice
When doing research on financial information and advice, it is important that a consumer is aware of the potential bias (one-sided...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read
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