Are you affected by the proposed changes to public sector pensions? It's not often you have people threatening strike action for something other than a pay rise, but the issue of pensions is such a sensitive and emotive issue for many, that they are prepared to take to the streets in a National day of action on 30th November. There has been an awfu

PAT’s or Portable Appliance Testing should be carried out on all portable electrical items in the workplace. It is a requirement of Health and Safety legislation to ensure that appliances are tested either each year or every two years depending on the appliance, and there are guidelines to follow for all appliances. This article provides you with

If you have a medical condition or an allergy that you need to let other people know about if you become ill or get involved in an accident, then you should consider wearing medical ID Jewelry. In this article, we look at the concept of medical ID Jewelry and what’s available on the market. Why use medical ID Jewellery? If you become unwell, or y

When choosing to buy an Art Deco brooch, you need to decide if you want to buy a Vintage Art Deco jewellery, made in the 1920’s or 30’s, or a modern copy, as this will be reflected in the price, and how much checking you need to do. Choosing vintage art deco brooches It is not always easy to differentiate an original piece from a modern copy. S

The crisis intervention service of your local social services department provides emergency support to people within the community who are experiencing acute emotional distress, and are at a crisis point. Crisis definition A crisis definition is a person’s reaction to an event or a chain of events which causes extreme emotional distress. Common e

Art Deco Glass vases are characterised by bold, angular-shaped vases with geometric patterns and shapes acid-etched onto the glass. Art Deco patterns are very different from the curved flowing lines of Art Nouveau that preceded Art Deco. This article helps you to spot Art Deco Glass vases. Art Deco Glass design The majority of Art Deco glass was pr

We constantly hear about the effects illegal drugs have on people, and those family and friends around them. All to often, we hear of tragedies where a young person has died as a result of taking illegal drugs. Why do we still have people abusing drugs, and what are the root causes? What is drug abuse? There is a stereotypical image of someone in a

It''s 4 weeks till Christmas, and I have never felt so 'Un-Christmassy' in my life. All you here about in the news is Government cuts, the looming strikes, Bankers inflated bonuses, the deepening financial crisis in the Euro-zone. Really depressing stuff, especially when we are all being told to tighten our belts even further. Everything is so expe

With the hustle and bustle of modern life, we sometimes lose sight of our goals, and what we want to achieve in life. Sometimes, we lack the confidence to grab an opportunity and then regret not having doing so. A life coach is a fairly modern term that has evolved out of a basic need for individuals to achieve success and fulfilment in their lives

Keeping your home and personal belongings safe from intruders is something we don't always think about. We expect to feel safe and secure in our homes. However, there are people out there who given the opportunity will think nothing of stealing your hard-earned belongings. We look at some of the options for home security. Tips for ensuring home saf