How To Undo The Damage Done To NHS Maternity Services. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Dr Lorin Lakasing, an NHS consultant in obstetrics and fetal medicine. The NHS, and maternity services in particular, are in crisis. But this crisis was not caused by one failure alone. It has been created by three groups who, despite good intentions, have together formed the perfect storm — one that is now pushing NHS maternity services to breaking point. How To Undo The Damage Done To NHS Maternity Services The UK’s…
Reasons Why HRT Might Be Failing You
Reasons Why HRT Might Be Failing You. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Dr Vanessa Emslie (PhD), a leading expert in female hormonal health and longevity, and the Chief Medical Officer at Will be. Dr Emlise explores why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) doesn’t work the same for every woman — and why some people feel no improvement (or even worse) after starting it in perimenopause. She examines the missing link among HRT, hormone metabolism, and genetics, then introduces three Hormone Archetypes: Hormone Responsive, Hormone Sensitive, and Hormone Silent.…
Fighting Fears That Affect Your Performance At Work
Fighting Fears That Affect Your Performance At Work. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Christopher Paul Jones is a Harley Street phobia expert and author of ‘Face your Fears – 7 steps to conquering phobias and anxiety’. Navigating the workplace can be challenging, especially when it comes to fears like public speaking, negotiating raises, and job interviews. But don’t worry! Christopher will be exploring some of the most common workplace fears, such as public speaking, negotiating a raise and job interviews. Fighting Fears That Affect Your Performance At…
Why Paralegals Should Be Proud Of Their Profession
Why Paralegals Should Be Proud Of Their Profession. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Amanda Hamilton is the Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). Many people work for organisations where their tasks involve a legal component. For instance, they might be responsible for checking contracts or sending letters regarding non-payment. Additionally, some employees receive in-house training that includes legal elements, such as employment law. In these cases, it is clear that these employees are performing the role of a paralegal and should take pride in…
Diabetes And Your Eyesight
Diabetes And Your Eyesight. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing guest post from Medical Retina Consultant, Saanan Umeed from Midland Eye. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re likely aware of the importance of protecting your eyes. However, with managing blood sugar levels, medications, and other responsibilities, it can be overwhelming. Saanan Umeed, a Medical Retina Consultant from Midland Eye, will explain what you need to know about maintaining your eye health. Diabetes And Your Eyesight If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve probably heard warnings about protecting your eyes. But between…
Essential Advice For Buying A Classic Car
Essential Advice For Buying A Classic Car. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Tim Winton, founder of Cambrian Classics. If a classic car is on your dream list, but you’re worried about finding the right one, getting ripped off or ending up with a rust bucket that bleeds you dry, then we have eight tips that will help ensure you find the perfect car that will give you years of joy. Essential Advice For Buying A Classic Car Buy The Best You Can Afford It’s our number-one tip…
The Unintended Consequences Of The Technology Revolution
The Unintended Consequences Of The Technology Revolution. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Jamie Dobson, author of ‘Visionaries, Rebels and Machines: The story of humanity’s extraordinary journey from electrification to cloudification’. Jamie will be exploring how the breakthroughs of the past few centuries have reshaped society, often with unintended consequences. In his talks, Jamie unpacks everything from propaganda and global marketplaces to technological unemployment, inequality, biological engineering, and the real risks around AI, while also offering practical reasons for hope and a clear challenge for what we do…
How To Make NHS Inquiries More Effective
How To Make NHS Inquiries More Effective. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Dr Lorin Lakasing, an NHS consultant in obstetrics and fetal medicine.Dr Lorin Lasking will be exploring how to make HNS inquiries more effective. In June 2025, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a rapid inquiry into NHS maternity services, with preliminary findings due this December. It’s the latest in a series of investigations stretching back 22 years. Will this one be any different? Will it change what needs to be changed? How To Make NHS Inquiries…
How To Tackle The Fear Of Christmas
How To Tackle The Fear Of Christmas. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Christopher Paul Jones, a Harley Street phobia expert and author of ‘Face Your Fears – 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’. Christopher will be exploring Christmas phobias and how to tackle them. Christmas is a time filled with merriment, joy, and twinkling lights. For many, the season brings excitement and warmth. However, for others, the experience is quite different. This goes beyond the typical stress that most people feel in the lead-up to Christmas.…
How Can We Say An Animal Is Better Off Dead?
How Can We Say An Animal Is Better Off Dead? Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst. She is a speaker at the Annual Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School and founder of Nala’s Nook Squirrel & Corvid Sanctuary. Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst will share her own experiences of rescuing and grappling with this question. She will do so through the lens of her own disabilities. It’s estimated that over a quarter of a million animals are rescued each year in the UK. These animals are often saved…
Ten Impactful Ways To Start Your Presentation
Ten Impactful Ways To Start Your Presentation. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Violeta Saladiene of Toastmasters International. Violeta will be exploring ten powerful ways to start your presentation, whatever the topic or audience. Violeta walks through different ways to hook people from the very first moment, including opening with a story, sharing a surprising fact, using a striking statistic, quoting someone noteworthy, asking a rhetorical question, offering a challenge, speaking to what is already on your audience’s mind, transporting them to a different place or time, linking…
What Eye Surgery Can And Can’t Do For Your Eyesight
What Eye Surgery Can and Can’t Do for Your Eyesight. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Optometrist Zachary Smith at Midland Eye. Zachary will be exploring what eye surgery can and cannot do to improve your eyesight—providing a clear guide to what’s possible, what’s not, when to opt for surgery and when to choose another path. Advancements in medical technology have made it possible to correct many vision problems without the need for glasses. However, there are some issues that modern medicine cannot resolve. The challenge lies in…
There Are Quicker Ways To Kick Start A Legal Career Than Qualifying As A Solicitor
There Are Quicker Ways To Kick Start A Legal Career Than Qualifying As A Solicitor. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). Amanda will be exploring whether it is possible to work in the legal field without qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. She will also discuss the tasks you can and cannot perform. Qualifying as a solicitor or barrister has become increasingly expensive and challenging. However, it remains a dream career for many. So what are the…
The Three Elements Of A Successful Speech
The Three Elements Of A Successful Speech. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Teresa Palmer of Toastmasters International. Teresa will explore the three elements of a successful speech, drawing on her experiences as a Toastmaster and delivering speeches in a second language. She aims to offer advice to others, helping them avoid her own mistakes and providing them with the knowledge needed to succeed. The Three Elements Of A Successful Speech ‘People do not remember you by what you say, they remember you by how you make them…
Five Exquisite Spices Will Transport You To The Ivory Coast
Five Exquisite Spices Will Transport You To The Ivory Coast. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Chef Paule Béké, owner of Douceurs D’Ivoire and former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant. She will be exploring five exquisite spices that will transport you to the Ivory Coast. From the lively markets of Abidjan to her kitchens in Paris and London, she shows how each spice carries its own story of heritage, creativity, and pure joy in cooking. Five Exquisite Spices Will Transport You To The Ivory Coast Growing up in the…
Why Infantilising Animals Can Lead Cruelty And Abuse
Why Infantilising Animals Can Lead Cruelty And Abuse. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Taylor Waters from the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. Taylor will be exploring why infantilising animals can lead to cruelty and abuse. We tend to infantilise animals, drawn to their babies and choosing pets with baby-like looks. We tend to prefer social media posts featuring baby animals over adult ones. However, when we frame animals as babies—cute, harmless, and dependent—we start to feel entitled to their bodies and attention. The “aww” gives us a…
Being Terrified Of Clowns Is Not Funny
Being Terrified Of Clowns Is Not Funny. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Harley Street phobia expert Christopher Paul Jones, author of ‘Face Your Fears – 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias and Anxiety’. Christopher will be exploring clown phobias and how to reduce (and even cure them) ahead of Halloween (when clowns seem to pop up everywhere!). Clowns are everywhere, from horror movies to social media, from adverts to toys. They are difficult to avoid. So, what can you do? Being Terrified Of Clowns Is Not Funny A…
How To Look After Your Eyes
How To Look After Your Eyes. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Optometrist Zachary Smith from Midland Eye. Zachary will be exploring unique ways to look after your eyes. Our eyes are remarkable organs that connect us to the world around us. Yet, many of us take our vision for granted until we experience problems. Fortunately, many eye issues can be prevented with proper care, while others can be treated or managed effectively ─ especially when caught early. How To Look After Your Eyes UV Damage We all…
How A Derelict Pub Led To Making Millions
How A Derelict Pub Led To Making Millions. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from David Bruce OBE, founder of the Firkin pubs and brewery, and author of ‘The Firkin Saga: Brewing up entrepreneurial adventures and pioneering tales with the Prince of Ales’. David will be exploring how he went from one derelict pub and a vague idea to a thriving chain that he sold nine years later for many millions. How A Derelict Pub Led To Making Millions In July 1979, I opened the Goose & Firkin –…
How To Upcycle Your Furniture
How To Upcycle Your Furniture. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Odette Gibson, founder of Daisy’s Emporium Interior Design in vibrant Harringay, London. Oddette will be exploring her expert tips in this beginner’s guide to upcycling furniture. Upcycling not only gives old pieces a new lease of life but also helps you create a home that truly reflects your personality. From choosing the right furniture and planning your project, to adding flair with decoupage, paint, and finishing touches like gold sprays and new handles, Odette’s step-by-step advice will…
Mango & Candied Chilli Tarte Tatin
Mango & Candied Chilli Tarte Tatin. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a delicious and easy-to-make dessert recipe that combines sweet mangoes with a spicy hint of chilli: Mango Tart Tatin with lime zest and candied chillies. This recipe, created by Paule Beke, a contestant from MasterChef: The Professionals, merges two of her favourite foods: French tart tatin and perfectly ripe mangoes. It’s a fusion of French cuisine and the cuisine of the Ivory Coast, where she grew up. The recipe is simple to prepare, taking about 20 minutes of preparation time…
Could Replacing The Lens In Your Eye Mean You Can Throw Away Your Glasses?
Could Replacing The Lens In Your Eye Mean You Can Throw Away Your Glasses? Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Professor Sunil Shah, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Midland Eye. Professor Shah will be exploring what replacing the lens in your eye can really achieve. While laser eye surgery often gets the spotlight when it comes to correcting your vision, there is another option that might be better suited to your needs: lens replacement surgery. Could Replacing The Lens In Your Eye Mean You Can Throw Away Your Glasses?…
