On the fourth morning after the Winter Solstice, the Sun rises slightly to the right and begins its journey back toward the Summer Solstice. It is this moment, after the pause on the horizon, that our distant ancestors celebrated: the Sun was seen as reborn, and a new cycle had begun

November is upon us and that means Disability History Month! Disability means something different for every person. For some, it might be a visible challenge; for others, hidden struggles; for many, a complex tapestry of needs, strengths, and communication styles.

We’re stepping into the busiest stretch of the year. Do you sense it building?
Work projects must be completed before Christmas. Social plans crowd the calendar. If these weeks ahead stir more trepidation than excitement, read on

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s isn’t just physically tiring, it’s emotionally complex. I remember sensing that in my mum: the boundless love, yes. So much love. But also the sadness, the frustration, even flashes of resentment. All tangled up with guilt, and that constant undercurrent of “I should be doing better.”

Being a humanitarian isn’t reserved for the brave few with flak jackets and UN passes. It doesn’t require a new career, or a visa, or a background in conflict resolution.
It’s also about how we show up as people. In whatever corner of the world we’re in.

Neurodivergent people have always shaped the world in quiet, powerful ways.

Many of the most important breakthroughs in science, art, engineering, and technology have come from minds that didn’t follow the expected path.

It’s deeply human to want to fit in. But when fitting in means folding parts of yourself away – hiding what matters, shrinking your voice –  something gets lost. For you. For your team. For the culture you’re part of.

Have you ever found yourself quietly Googling “what does non-binary mean?” or hesitating before saying someone’s pronouns because you don’t want to get it wrong — this isn’t a trick question, promise. You’re not alone. 

World Refugee Day is such an important date in our Inclusion Calendar. It’s a day to pause and think about the millions of people who’ve been forced to leave their homes behind.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of those conditions. It can change someone’s life completely—and often quietly. It’s unpredictable, often invisible, and widely misunderstood. And that’s exactly why World MS Day is worth pausing on

Did you know World Bipolar Day falls on March 30th? It’s held on Van Gogh’s birthday, since he was posthumously diagnosed with the disorder. It felt like a good moment to talk about bipolar—something that affects around 60 million people worldwide.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week matters. It’s an opportunity to cut through the noise, challenge the stereotypes, and what we think we know about eating disorders.

This blog post is about sure-fire concentration hacks for people with ADHD. For those of you who just can’t face a big ‘ole block of text, I’ve summarised each hack under the subheading ‘skip to the tip’.

Instead of trying to guilt or scare people into change, what if I just shared my story? The why, how, and what of my journey from meat enthusiast to full-blown vegan. Maybe, just maybe, it will inspire you to give Veganuary a go.

When we hear the word “migration,” we might think of birds flying to warmer climates, instinctively seeking better conditions to survive and thrive. It’s not so different for people. Migration is about resilience, hope, and the courage to pursue a better life—whether that’s for safety, opportunity, or the chance to start again.