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It‚’s been called a new Pandemic for the Ocean. Masks, gloves and other PPE are being dropped and littered in our environment at an alarming rate. This causes a myriad of issues, compromising the health of humans and animals amidst even more microplastics sources, as well as the economy. Furthermore, the use of single-use plasticContinue reading “PPE litter in our streets, parks and waterways”

The use of technology for education has largely been viewed as a challenge but does offer opportunities for the UK at a practical and strategic level. The utilisation of technology in education is a challenge as shown by the focus upon digital exclusion throughout the pandemic. Digital exclusion is a symptom and a driver ofContinue reading “Addressing digital exclusion and building upon education technology opportunities.”

Over the last decade the western world’s attention has been turned to the issue of plastic pollution, namely single use plastics. Key documentaries such as the BBC’s Blue Planet II revealed just how far reaching the problem has become; showing us the vast amounts of plastics that are poured into our oceans. This got meContinue reading “Jack Wiltshire”

The Kings Fund estimate councils spend ¬£22.2 bn a year (57% of their total budget) on adult social care. With the ageing population The Health Foundation estimates councils will need to spend an additional ¬£2.2bn just to keep pace with demand. Only 15 per cent of adults are making plans for how they will payContinue reading “COVID-19 has raised the visibility of the short comings in the care of the elderly”

The commendable UK Government furlough scheme has been a life saver for individuals and for companies, but has created an enormous growing debt that the UK will be repaying for generations. Being paid 80% of ‘capped’ salary for 0% work is not economically sustainable long term and is emotive in many complex ways. This isContinue reading “Furlough – UK citizenship+ mobilisation”

Since March 2020 we have been “following the science”. We have seen the importance of a strong scientific sector in the UK, not just in academia but also in applied science: medics, nurses, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, lab technicians, paramedics, health care assistants and, most recently, vaccine development, manufacturing and delivery capabilities. We have also seen thatContinue reading “Britain’s Future Scientists”

Mainstream education has been disrupted following the government‚’s decision to close schools to curb the spread of COVID-19. Most schools have responded by providing at least teaching online. Independent schools in particular quickly moved to provide online teaching, needing to demonstrate value for money to fee-paying parents. Variability of educational opportunity, particularly the generally betterContinue reading “Widespread adoption of online teaching provides a golden opportunity to address inequalities in education.”

Covid-19 produced a crisis that produced an extraordinary crisis response by ordinary people. Third sector organisations have been propping up statutory services for ages, and this became abundantly clear after 23rd March when a genuine disaster presented itself for thousands of vulnerable people. The simple kindness and willingness of good people to do great thingsContinue reading “What does a community centre for the 21st Century look like?”

Schools have been closed on and off for a large part of the year. As a result, the 32 thousand schools across the country have worked hard to make online learning resources, probably in the millions! In this short year, the sheer breadth and depth of resources created could educate a child from their veryContinue reading “How to Best Use the Online Resources Made by Schools in Lockdown?”

During the pandemic more people have turned to cycling, for both leisure and everyday transport. This has helped their own wellbeing and that of the wider community. At the same time, e-bicycles and e-scooters have extended the option of low-impact personal transport to more people. Uptake of these has increased during the pandemic. Consequently, airContinue reading “Making cycling, e-cycling and e-scootering a more attractive option for commuters and shoppers”