Somerset Woman Forced to Work from Home Due to Workplace Discomfort Over Epilepsy Friday, July 4, 2025 epilepsy discrimination workplace health awareness seizures employment mentalhealth support inclusion Ciara Smyth, a 29-year-old woman from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, was compelled to work from home because her health condition made colleagues “uncomfortable.” Living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that … Read More
Tributes Pour In for ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ Somerset Man Chad Chappell Thursday, July 3, 2025 tribute somerset chadchappell fundraiser community bereavement mentalhealth support suicideprevention bridgwater The community of Bridgwater is mourning the loss of Chad Chappell, a beloved 28-year-old bricklayer whose warmth and humor left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Chad was described by friends and family as a “once … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Revellers Endure Just Four Hours of Sleep Per Night Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury sleep festival exhaustion camping mentalhealth powernap safety greenman boomtown Glastonbury Festival has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most exhausting music festivals, with attendees averaging a mere four hours and 18 minutes of sleep per night. According to a recent survey conducted by sleep … Read More
Somerset Health Leaders Commit to Enhancing Mental Health Support Services Friday, June 20, 2025 somerset mentalhealth nhs icb cqc schizophrenia patientsafety mentalillness healthcare funding Somerset health authorities have pledged to strengthen their mental health support services following the tragic stabbing of Taunton teenager Barnaby Webber and two others in Nottingham on June 13, 2023. Marking the second … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Hamza Yassin Shares Emotional Insight on Mental Health Sunday, June 15, 2025 countryfile hamzayassin mentalhealth wildlife nature outdoors conservation bbc wellbeing countryside Countryfile presenter and wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin has opened up about his mental health, highlighting the profound calming effect that being in nature has on his wellbeing. The 35-year-old, well known for his stunning … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Hamza Yassin Opens Up About Mental Health with Heartfelt Message Sunday, June 15, 2025 mentalhealth countryfile hamzayassin wildlife nature wellbeing conservation orcas mindfulness bbc Hamza Yassin, the acclaimed wildlife cameraman from BBC’s Countryfile, recently shared a candid and emotional insight into his mental health, emphasizing the healing power of the outdoors. At 35 years old, Hamza … Read More