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Mental and emotional health within children and young people is an ongoing issue across the UK, and a topic that should always be prioritised in schools and other youth settings. Film can be a powerful medium to explore difficult subjects, understand other people's stories and experiences, and provoke discussion around complex issues.
At Into Film we want to help educators and Into Film Club leaders feel equipped to empower children and young people to be seen and heard, particularly when it comes to their mental wellbeing. Our new streaming service, Into Film+, is the perfect way to bring discussions around mental wellbeing into the classroom.

In the lead up to World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we have a whole host of resources and films to support you in bringing mental wellbeing awareness into your Into Film Club or classroom. Into Film+ is the UK's first free* streaming service designed specifically for UK schools and educational settings, and hosts over 160 curriculum-linked titles, all of which are accompanied by teaching resources and film guides. Simply stream the films highlighted below, and the resources you need will be right there next to the player.

We'll also be hosting an exclusive Into Film+ Q&A session around Dear Evan Hanson, a new coming-of-age musical which hits cinemas on 22 October. Director Stephen Chbosky, actor Nik Dodani, and Jane Caro from the Mental Health Foundation will join us to discuss the film's themes of social anxiety, self-esteem and grief. Keep an eye out for this exclusive interview coming on Friday 8 October.

Meanwhile, use the films below - all of which are available to stream for free* on Into Film+ - to explore topics such as grief, bereavement, bullying and emotional awareness, and support both primary and secondary students in developing self-inquiry and compassion skills. Some titles also feature exclusive bonus content, including special introductions, short documentaries, and interviews and discussions with filmmakers and mental health experts.

Teachers and educators of secondary-aged students can also join our Mindfulness Through Film online course, which explores how film watching and filmmaking can be used to introduce mindfulness principles and exercises into the classroom.

Start exploring mental wellbeing in your classroom with Into Film+

Inside Out (U)

A perfect primary-aged Pixar adventure which explores the vastness of human emotions and how children can begin to understand them, as well as how to begin facing up to some of the challenges involved in growing up and coping with change.

Inside Out on Into Film+ includes an introduction from children's mental health charity Place2Be, a short documentary exploring the topic of emotions and how they're conveyed in the film, and an interview with the film's co-director, Ronnie del Carmen.

A Monster Calls (12)

A creative fantasy film that follows the story of Conor, a young boy who has been suffering emotionally due to the fear of losing his ailing mother to illness. If that wasn't enough, Conor is also bullied at school, and ultimately turns to nature - in the form of a giant, living tree - which eventually becomes a source of comfort and support.

A Monster Calls on Into Film+ is accompanied by an interview with actors Liam Neeson and Lewis MacDougall, an exclusive interview with Director, J.A Bayona, and an interview with Patrick Ness, screenwriter for the film and author of the book it was based on.

Wonder (PG)

This is the story of Auggie, a young boy with facial differences, who heads to a mainstream school for the first time and faces challenges fitting in and making friends. How will he work through this difficult time for any young boy? Wonder is a great way to broach subjects of bullying, acceptance, compassion and kindness with your students.

Wonder on Into Film+includes an introduction from a young filmmaker and ambassador from anti-bullying charity Kidscape, and a short documentary taking a a closer look at Auggie's experience in school, which includes discussion points for young learners.

My Life as a Courgette (PG)

A film that broaches challenging subjects in a sensitive and colourful way, as Courgette, a 9-year-old boy, is moved to a children's home after the death of his mother. This French animation highlights grief and bereavement through a gentle exploration of the thoughts and feelings that a young person might have when facing a difficult period.

My Life as a Courgette on Into Film+ includes a special introduction from Into Film, and a short documentary explaining UNICEF's Rights of the Child and how some of those rights are demonstrated in the film.

McQueen (15)

This documentary follows the life and influential work of fashion designer and creative, Alexander McQueen. With intimate access to those closest to him, the film highlights his rise to fame, subsequent decline, and his struggles with mental health and addiction.

McQueen on Into Film+ includes an introduction from co-director and writer Peter Ettedgui and an exclusive interview with Ettedgui and fellow director Ian Bonhôte.

Submarine (15)

A coming-of-age comedy that illustrates the life of 15-year-old Oliver as he struggles toward manhood and his own sexuality. This quirky exploration of a young boy's life is a great film to watch and discuss with secondary pupils who may be experiencing similar feelings.

Onward (U)

Another heartfelt animated adventure from Pixar about grief, moving on and brotherly love, Onward is a story of two brothers who have lost their father and are on a magical quest to say their final goodbyes.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (12)

Brand-new to Into Film+, this coming-of age film explores the journey of 'wallflower' Charlie as he integrates into his first year of high school, with all that comes with it; exploring himself, forming new relationships, studying and having fun. Balancing emotion and humour, The Perks of being a Wallflower highlights some of the challenges young people face at a pivotal time in their lives.

Lost Connections (U)

Brand-new to Into Film+, Lost Connections is a short film, drawing on a century of archive footage, that offers a poetic response to the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The past 18 months has given everyone pause to stop and reflect, to question and re-assess what is most important to us. Made possible through a unique collaboration between twelve film archives across the UK, the film creates multiple associations with histories and memories, our common experiences of loss, loneliness and isolation, and the need for the human touch.

It is not a film about the pandemic; it is a film about recovery, hope and renewal; the human character; sadness and joy; what we really value and our gradual reconnection with each other, our communities, and the world around us.

How Do I Get Started?

To access Into Film+, all you'll need is an Into Film Account - it's completely free, and only takes a moment to set up. Into Film+ is free to use for all UK state schools that hold a valid Public Video Screening (PVS) Licence from Filmbankmedia.

Filmbankmedia PVS Licences are paid for on behalf of schools by all local authorities in England and by some local authorities in both Wales and Scotland. Into Film NI cover the license cost for some schools in Northern Ireland. For further information on licensing in your locality please see our FAQs.

If you don't have a PVS Licence, or aren't already covered, then a licence can easily be obtained from Filmbankmedia.

* Screenings for an entertainment or extra-curricular purpose require a PVS (Public Video Screening) Licence from Filmbankmedia. State-funded schools in England are covered by the PVS Licence. Into Film and the Into Film+ streaming service is supported by the UK film industry through Cinema First and the BFI through National Lottery Funding, thanks to National Lottery players.

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We all know that moving out and living independently means taking responsibility for the costs of everyday living, but what exactly are those costs? We take a look at how much it costs to pay your own way.
Yearly cost of living
(Source: Office for National Statistics, 2020)
Don't panic: The figures above represent average yearly household figures.

For most young people moving into their first place, these costs will be far less.

Accommodation

We all need a safe and secure place to live.

How much that costs depends on many things, such as:

the type of housing

where in the country it is

whether you're sharing the cost

whether you're renting or paying a mortgage.

In places where many people want to live, such as big cities, the cost of accommodation can be far higher than just a few miles further away.

For your first home you might want to consider sharing with others to try and spread the costs.

Food

It's all too easy to buy the food you need when you need it, often every day.

Although it might seem more expensive at the time, it often works out cheaper to do a weekly shop.

This way you can set yourself a weekly budget and stick to it.

While all the major supermarkets have offers and discounts, make sure you actually need the things you buy before you end up spending more than you need, or wasting food.

You could also try buying supermarket own-brand or basic ranges, which can be far cheaper than branded products.

Utilities

Utilities are made up of gas, electric and water.

The cost of your water services doesn't change much from one company to the next, but gas and electricity prices do, so make sure you shop around for the best deals.

Each gas and electricity company offers a range of tariffs, just like with mobile phones, so spend some time making sure you're on the best tariff for you.

Switching supplier is easy and can help you make some big savings.

Running a car

This can be far more than you expect after taking petrol, insurance, and repair bills into account.

TV Licence

This costs £159 for a year if you buy it before 1 April 2022. A black and white licence costs £53.50.

The fee now goes up each year according to inflation, with the new price coming into effect on 1 April each year.

You can pay for it yearly, but if you choose to pay quarterly, it will cost an additional £5.

If you pay weekly or monthly, you pay for the first year's licence in six months.

You'd then continue paying for your next licence over 12 months, so you'd be six months ahead.

You need to be covered by a TV licence to:

watch or record live TV programmes on any channel

download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer.

This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.

You could face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 if you're caught watching without a licence.

For more information on the ways to pay, go to TV Licensing.

TV Licence Simple Payment Plan trial

From 1 April 2018 there was a new Simple Payment Plan trial.

Under the plan, you were able to pay for a TV Licence in 12 equal monthly or 26 fortnightly payments.

The closing date for applications was the 30 September 2018.

The Simple Payment Plan also allows some flexibility. If you miss a payment, it can be spread across the remaining payments. If three payments in a row are missed though, the plan will be cancelled.

Mobile and broadband

Just like with utility bills, switching broadband provider or changing your mobile phone contract can save you significant chunks of money.

So, when you're getting a new contract, or your old ones comes to an end, make sure you're comparing the deals you can get to save money.

Unexpected bills

Car repairs, vet bills, emergency home repairs - these kind of costs can affect anyone at any time, so it's never too soon to get prepared for them.

The best thing to do is to regularly put aside some money to start to build up an emergency savings fund.

You can also take steps to trying to prevent items breaking, or buy insurance that covers you if things go wrong.

Talking about money

Not talking about money can cause problems because almost everything in our lives is affected by our finances in some way or another.

Use our guides to break down those barriers and talk to your friends, partner, older relatives and children about money.

Help with living costs

If you're struggling to pay for your everyday living costs, you might be entitled to certain benefits.

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Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same.

This site offers various aids for the compulsive gambler including a forum, a chat room, literature and most importantly a meeting finder.

Meetings are the core of Gamblers Anonymous and we have meetings every day of the week throughout England, Wales and Ulster.
Links to other Gamblers Anonymous sites: -
Gamblers Anonymous Scotland: - https://gascotland.org/

Gamblers Anonymous Ireland: - https://www.gamblersanonymous.ie/

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Man Health is building a network of male peer support groups across the United Kingdom to help manage and prevent depression or other mental health conditions.

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Supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide.

About us

ManHealth are the only voluntary sector organisation using a proactive approach to address the crisis of male suicide. ManHealth provide free peer support groups across County Durham, Darlington, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland for men who are going through a storm. We know that the intense emotional pain you can experience when life is not going to plan. You may have experienced trauma which can distort your thinking so it becomes harder to see possible solutions to problems. Because of these things you may be finding it difficult to connect with those who can offer support. Suicide might seem like the only way to make the pain stop. This is not true. Peer support offered by those who have a lived experience of mental ill health can help men live.

In 2022 ManHealth supported over 4000 men and provided over 8000 hours of free peer support.
Our Vision

To play a vital role in supporting men and building healthier communities.
Our Mission

To empower men experiencing mental and/or physical ill health through support, education and shared experience.

ManHealth provides weekly ongoing peer support services to men who are struggling or need someone to listen and talk with. With peer support groups spread across the North East of England, our sessions are led by men with lived experience and provide hugely valued weekly respite and a safe place for men to discuss how they feel.

With an ethos of sharing and education, our groups enable peer to peer empathy, an experienced ear and most importantly, friends that have walked the walk of mental ill health.

With an underpinning positive approach to learning about mental health issues, not only are our group facilitators trained internally to support them in helping others, but our sessions empower our service users through learning and awareness. Each session provides insight into a diverse range of challenges a service user may be experiencing from depression, to anxiety, self-awareness or sleep hygiene as examples. Through this, we encourage group discussion which consistently provides personal experience insight, a highly valuable aspect of peer to peer support.

In addition to our groups ManHealth organise specific activities that provide a physical focus to our men, with organised walking & football groups being very popular activities. In turn, these activities serve as great social interaction events, helping struggling men to improve their self-confidence.

ManHealth also provides fully accredited training and short courses for businesses enabling us as an organisation to raise awareness of men's mental and physical ill health and help others to contribute to that which is the biggest challenge, changing opinions on the need to address men's health inequalities, mental health and suicide.

In a mental health emergency, call: 0800 0516 171 to speak to Tees, Esk, Wear Vallley NHS Trust

The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people of all ages living in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside.

Samaritans.

Phone: 116 123.

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Imagine standing face to face with your fears, facing similar anxiety but sensing a newfound strength to confront them! Isn't it empowering? That's what exposure therapy does.

It is human nature to avoid situations, activities, and things that cause fear. It may suppress anxiety in the short term, but this can worsen your fears over time. Even a thought of that fear can lead to panic attacks.

Exposure therapy exposes you to the stimuli in a safe environment to uncover your inner reservoir of courage and resilience. You feel like the weight of fear is gradually reducing and getting replaced by a growing sense of empowerment.

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OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need when they need it.

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The UK's Largest OCD Charity

For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need, when they need it.
With the OCD community, we are fighting for this.

OCD is serious and debilitating, but it is treatable with the right support

The demand for our services has never been greater. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE ARE ABLE TO HELP EVEN MORE PEOPLE LIVING WITH OCD.
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I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

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Refuge - For women and children. Against domestic abuse.

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We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

Get advice and information

About mental illness

1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. People can, and often do, recover with the right treatment and support. Our advice and information pages can help you learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses, so you or a loved one can get the help you need.

Living with mental illness

Living with a mental illness should not be a barrier to a good quality of life. Our advice and information pages contain all you need to know about getting the proper treatment and support for you or a loved one and what you can do if you feel the help you are getting is not right.

Rights and restrictions

If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it is essential to know your rights. Our information pages has advice on mental health laws, rights and restrictions, social care, welfare, and resources about the police, courts & prison service.

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No matter how bad things are, we can help.

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1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem in their lifetime - we are here to support them when they do.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

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SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are normally open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm on 0300 304 7000.
Our helpline is here to support you - particularly if you feel you have reached a moment of crisis. We know that moment of crisis is different for everybody - some people can reach that point daily, and for some people it is a rare occurrence.

Our trained helpline volunteers aim to be empathic and non-judgemental, providing space and time for you to talk about your mental health, or the mental health of someone close to you. For information on confidentiality, please visit our Confidentiality page.

Would you like us to call you?

SANE will retain the callback service we opened during the pandemic, so you can still leave us a message on 07984 967 708 giving us your first name and phone number, and we will call you back within a few days.

Anybody is welcome to call us if they need to talk, or want support. The helpline is a confidential service for anyone aged 16 or over.

If you're under 16, there are specialist services for people your age which would be better suited to talk with you - you're welcome to email us to get more information at support@sane.org.uk

"It was SANEline that got me through the most frightening time of my life."
SANEline caller
Getting through to SANEline
Our lines can be busy, but our lines are open every night. If you keep trying, you are likely to get through. It may be easier to get through between 4-4.30pm and 8-9pm. It may also be easier to get through on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Call charges

SANE does not charge for its services but your phone provider may charge you. We have an 0300 number and this means helpline calls are inclusive in allowances on landlines and on mobiles on the same basis as calls to geographic (01 and 02) numbers, or are otherwise charged at a rate that does not exceed the rate for calling an 01 or 02 number. The call charges are set by, and retained by, the caller's phone provider.

Ages for SANE services

We are sorry but you are not able to use our services if you are under 16. We understand that you are looking for emotional support, please contact Childline on 0800 1111, it supports anyone up to 19 years old, or visit The Mix which supports young people up to the age of 25.
Message for 16 to 17-year-olds
It is really important to us that our services are a confidential support to you. However, as you are under 18 the law says we may sometimes have to share information if you tell us something which makes us think you are unsafe. If we are going to share information you have told us with people who can keep you safe, we will always try to contact you beforehand.
Message for all over 18
All of our services are confidential. We will only break this confidentiality if we are concerned about serious risk of harm to others. This includes the risk of harm to a young person under the age of 18 or to an adult who is vulnerable. If appropriate, we will always try and contact you beforehand.

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SANEline is a national out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

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Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.

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A practical guide to understanding happiness and how to be happier - at home, in the office and in your community.

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What really makes us happy?

Ten Keys to Happier Living is a fantastic book from psychology expert Vanessa King, which reveals how we can unlock the science of happiness to lead happier lives and create a happier world.

How can we improve our relationships? What helps us cope well with adversity? How does physical activity affect our mood? What makes life meaningful? The book explores these and many other questions, all based on the latest research about what really works.

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About the Author

Vanessa King is a board member of Action for Happiness and one of the UK's leading experts on positive psychology. In this groundbreaking new book she draws on the latest scientific research to lay out Ten Keys that really make a difference to our happiness, sharing ideas for practical actions and how to apply them in our daily lives - at home, at work and in the world around us.

After taking a degree in psychology, Vanessa completed her Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology under Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania. She led the development of the Ten Keys for Action for Happiness and regularly advises organisations and speaks at conferences, events and workshops all over the world.

She has written for the Guardian, been featured in the Sunday Telegraph magazine and supports Psychologies magazine as their Happiness Clubs expert. She's a two time TEDx speaker and has spoken at conferences on happiness and positive psychology in Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, China, the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey, UK and USA as well as festivals including the South Bank Summer of Love, Innocent Unplugged and Wilderness.

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Ten Keys to Happier Living is a fantastic book from psychology expert Vanessa King, which reveals how we can unlock the science of happiness to lead happier lives and create a happier world. How can we improve our relationships? What helps us cope well with adversity? How does physical activity affect our mood?

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A Self-Help Approach To Overcoming Depression

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Beating the Blues book. Read 7 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Can't sleep soundly? Don't feel like stepping out of the house? Ha...

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Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world 

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It reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to break the cycle of anxiety, stress unhappiness and exhaustion.

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MINDFULNESS reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that can be incorporated into daily life to help break the cycle of unhappiness, stress, anxiety and mental exhaustion and promote genuine joie de vivre. It’s the kind of happiness that gets into your bones. It seeps into everything you do a…

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It doesn’t matter where our guest has excelled - in sport, music, business, arts or entertainment – they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share.

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It doesn't matter where our guest has excelled - in sport, music, business, arts or entertainment - they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On The High Performance Podcast we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.

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It doesn't matter where our guest has excelled - in sport, music, business, arts or entertainment - they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On The High Performance Podcast we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.

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Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed. But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on hormone treatment.

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Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed.But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on hormone treatment.
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Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed.But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on hormone treatment.
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Prostate episode

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‎The Mid*Point with Gabby Logan on Apple Podcasts

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Gabby Logan is middle-aged and unashamed.But what does it mean to be at the halfway stage of your life? Here, Gabby talks candidly to well-known faces about their own midlife challenges and expectations, drawing on the advice of experts from sleep gurus, nutritionists, and doctors specialising on ho...

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Fearne talks personal, spiritual and the big picture with her amazing guests as she reveals what happiness means to them

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"The podcasts are the backbone of Happy Place. You can actually hear other people talk about subject matters I'm interested in and I think are important. And it really brings it all to life. I learn something every time I do a podcast. It's good to do research - always interesting, fun and every time is a challenge, especially when I don't know someone. There's usually a sweet spot, about 20 minutes in, when the guest has forgotten they're doing a podcast. I love doing it." - Fearne

Fearne talks personal, spiritual and the big picture with her amazing guests as she reveals what happiness means to them. We've engaged in chat with some of the funniest, wisest and forward-thinking minds out there, bringing you wit and wisdom, since 2018. We plan to keep the conversation going. Happy listening.

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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven’t gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better.

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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven't gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better.

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Listen to this episode from The Mid*Point with Gabby Logan on Spotify. The Midpoint is back and in this very special episode, we're starting with a story close to Gabby's heart.

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The government understands that many people are worried about the impact of rising prices, with many of the most vulnerable households struggling to make their incomes stretch to cover the basics. That’s why we are providing £37 billion of support this year, targeted at those who are most in need. T…

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If you smoke, you might be more at risk of having high blood pressure. If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

High blood pressure does not usually have any symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it, is to get a check. If you are 40 or over, live in England and haven't had a check in the last 6 months, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at your pharmacy today.

If your blood pressure is high, then it can be managed through lifestyle changes or medication.

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When you stop smoking, good things start to happen to your health. Get free support from the NHS to become smoke free and help build a smokefree generation.

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