How empty chairs are helping people’s mental health

When Dean Perryman’s best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an unimaginable loss.
His idea was simple; reserve an empty chair in a pub and invite anyone who needed a conversation to sit down.

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The Irish international rugby ‘trailblazer’ and her legacy of cancer awareness

Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women’s Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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‘My big breasts lead to lewd comments in the street’

Charlotte Howard has been turned down for breast reduction surgery by the NHS, despite daily pain.

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Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me

A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

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Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears

A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.

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Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse – and how to break them

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here’s what you need to know about the condition.

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Lindsay Clancy’s defence team make new argument in first court hearing since mistrial

The BBC’s Ione Wells describes what happened as the US mother accused of killing her three children appeared in court for the first time since her murder trial fell apart.

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Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

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All in the Mind

Plus, we reveal the All in the Mind Awards judging panel.

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Scrapping pensions triple lock ‘morally wrong’, says union boss

Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

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