It’s National Migraine Awareness Week, and with an estimated one in seven people being affected by migraine around the world, charity The Migraine Trust is striving to let those affected know that they are not alone.
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Period poverty: the next social battle for women in Scotland
Periods can be an uncomfortable topic for a lot of people to talk about. Scotland is on a mission to end period poverty.
The winter 2017 issue of Source is out NOW!
It’s a week that’s FULL of exciting things. It’s almost time to crack open your advent calendar, I’m a Celeb is on every flippin’ night, the X Factor final is on its way… Oh, and there’s a new issue of Source on the go too. Woo! As well as looking mighty fine, it’s an absolutely… Continue reading The winter 2017 issue of Source is out NOW!
Coping with the common cold
It’s that time of year. The mornings are getting darker, you’ve had to dig out your coat from the back of the wardrobe and your Vans just won’t cut it as suitable footwear anymore. Never mind ‘winter is coming’, Jon Snow – it’s bloomin’ well here. And with the cold, dark, damp days comes the… Continue reading Coping with the common cold
Have you been affected by sexual violence? Rape Crisis Scotland are here for you
The Rape Crisis Scotland helpline offers support to anyone aged 13 and over* who has been affected by any form of sexual violence, no matter when it happened. Sexual violence includes a range of behaviours such as rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, the sharing/threat of sharing initimate images without your consent, sexual harassment, stalking and more. We provide support… Continue reading Have you been affected by sexual violence? Rape Crisis Scotland are here for you
NTK: Meningitis
If you’re heading off to uni this September, chances are you’re preoccupied thinking about your course, your flat, your flatmates – will you get on with them? – and your new surroundings. You’re not thinking about meningitis. Why would you be? Well, first year university students, especially those who move into halls of residence, are… Continue reading NTK: Meningitis
Lend an arm
World Blood Donor Day takes place every year on 14 June which raises awareness of the need for blood donations, and thanks donors for having given blood in the past. This year’s campaign is all about encouraging people to give blood after emergency situations such as natural disasters or major incidents. Donating blood is one the… Continue reading Lend an arm
Young people more likely to travel without insurance
With summer holiday season around the corner a new survey has revealed that young people are more likely to travel without insurance – risking medical fees in the thousands if they fall ill on holiday. The Association of British Travel Agents surveyed 2,043 Britons and found that 40% of 18 to 24 year olds were… Continue reading Young people more likely to travel without insurance
Understanding mental health
The second week in May marks Mental Health Awareness Week. With popular shows like 13 Reasons Why depicting dramatised scenes of depression and suicide, and the term “OCD” thrown about for those who like things to be neat – do we really know that much about mental health issues? Charity Mind estimate that one in… Continue reading Understanding mental health