This episode gives tips on how to manage loneliness at Christmas.

Sources and Useful Information:

Mind

links:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-coronavirus/#SpendingChristmasAloneDuringCoronavirus

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/side-by-side-our-online-community/

Samaritans

website: https://www.samaritans.org/

helpline: 116 123

CALM

Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/2013/12/drpop2/?highlight=alone%20at%20Christmas

Helpline:0800 58 58 58

Christmas Together Campaign:

links:

https://together.org.uk/ChristmasTogether/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13333314/sun-launches-christmas-together-campaign/

Join Sarah Millican this Christmas.

https://sarahmillican.co.uk/joinin/

Christmas Voluntary work

https://do-it.org/ https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/find-a-volunteer-centre

https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/

https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job_search/s9/Volunteers?_ts=1

https://www.prima.co.uk/leisure/events/a29710854/christmas-volunteering/

Crisis

In this episode, I talk to Magie a Volunteer from the Samaritans about what we could do to manage are mental well-being and where we could go if we are struggling with our mental health. She also tells us about the Samaritans and how they can help if you're struggling to cope.

Mental Health Organisation

Samaritans

Website:https://www.samaritans.org/

Helpline: 116 123

Email:[email protected]

Mind

Website:https://www.mind.org.uk/

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Email: [email protected]

Text: 86463

Rethink Mental Illness

Website: https://www.rethink.org/

Advice service: 0300 5000 927

Shout

Website: https://giveusashout.org/

Text: Text SHOUT to 85258

Mental Health Foundation

Website:https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

NHS

Website:https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/

More Helplines for Anxiety and Depression

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

In today's episode, we will be taking a look at the Governments' and the National Education unions' advice to Uk schools to keep them safe in the second lockdown. We will also be looking at the debate between them both in regards to whether schools should close in the lockdown. Lastly, I will speak to my younger brothers about what their school is doing to keep them safe and whether they think their school should close.

Government Guidance (2:47- 10:37)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools

The National Education Guidance (10:37-14:53)

https://neu.org.uk/advice/coronavirus-checklist-continued-opening

The Debate (14:54-21:13)

My Brother Thoughts (21:14-29:08)

In this episode, I'm joined with a Home Ed mum, Linda, who talks about her experiences with educating her six-year-old daughter. She also talks about Home Ed groups and how she found out and joined hers.

Links about legal recruitments in homeschooling:

Gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/home-education

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/elective-home-education

If you're in the Uk, you could also look at your local council website.

Useful Websites:

Oxford Home Schooling- https://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk/general/home-schooling-the-law/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KJGDVF_g1nsqisaiBRywQNJBvWREYpjGzPntGdN010nlflw7fnNNOEaAr9ZEALw_wcB

Home education in the UK: https://home-ed.info/

Adventure Travel Family -https://adventuretravelfamily.co.uk/2016/12/12/homeschooling-uk-law-your-rights-and-responsibilities/

Links to online home ed classes and resources:

The School Run - https://www.theschoolrun.com/

Twinkl -https://www.twinkl.co.uk/

Doodle Maths- https://www.doodlemaths.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=a10&gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KLc-7v_vhn3V75etwN11gifOg0orTNdf0o0XRni9CVAgmf0d2v3wuYaAjvmEALw_wcB

Mathswatch - https://new.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

In this episode, I talk about my experience with the UK driving test, from failing four times to passing in the end. Hopefully, this episode will help you if your learning to drive or if like me, you keep failing.

YouTube videos that may help -

LDC -https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnerDrivingCentre/videos

DGN Driving School -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC610yDXIiw2-3e0-Sn75dEQ

Conquer Driving-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yKXFrpGAM8

Go2 Driving School -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfTYsg37JYEynVTVkaPCXQ

Advance Driving School-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NQS35cGh8gRl9uSaqoYrw

In this episode, Jen, an advisor and trainer from Acas, gives advice on unfair dismissals, and what to do if you're ill and are at risk of losing your job due to illness. She also talks about redundancy rights as well as discusses furlough and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ending.

Acas website: https://www.acas.org.uk/

Useful Link: https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus

Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzL2FjYXNwb2RjYXN0

Useful Links and Organizations:

Citizens Advice Bureau-

Website:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Helplines:

Adviceline (England): 03444 111 444

Advicelink (Wales): 03444 77 20 20

Textphone: 18001 03444 111 445

Links you may find helpful:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/if-you-cant-pay-your-bills-because-of-coronavirus/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/coronavirus-if-you-have-problems-with-your-rented-home/

You can also speak to your local Citizens Advice Bureau and meet with an advisor face to face if they're open.

Money Advice Service:

Website: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en

Helpline:0800 138 7777

Useful link: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/hub/coronavirus-money-guidance

National Careers Service:

Website:https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Helpline:0800 100 900

Useful Links: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/the-world-of-work-is-changing

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-for-if-you-lose-your-job

Episode 8- What’s University Like? by Mariah Sharp

In the second part of this episode, it will provide advice to students who didn't get the grades they needed for their university offers. It will look into things like clearing, adjustment and the open university.

This episode is for new students going to university this year, it will look into the advice to universities and what some universities and accommodations are doing to keep students safe, as well as what might happen with freshers week this year. It will also briefly discuss the advice around international students travelling to study in the Uk as well as what visa is needed. This episode was split into two parts, and the second part about results will be available on the 9th of August.

Useful links:

Governments advice

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses

University UK

https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/covid19

International students travel advice + Tier 4 visa information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-published-to-ensure-transport-network-is-safe

-for-those-who-need-to-use-it

https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/International/Pages/Covid-19-intl.aspx#coursestart

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses

https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

Booking a COVID- 19 test

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/

In this episode, I tell my dyslexia story from school life to being diagnosed to how I combat my learning difficulty. This episode will be most beneficial for parents and students but should also help adults with dyslexia with tips on software and how to get diagnosed.