The Freemason's charity writes a guest blog post this Alcohol Awareness Week about the impact of their funding on families.

Addiction can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation yet, research shows that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience higher rates of addiction compared to the general population. Around one in six LGBTQ+ people said they drank alcohol almost every day 9% of the LGBTQ+ community in Britain took drugs at least once a month for a year compared to 2.6% of non-LGBTQ+ people 29% of lesbian and bisexual women binge drink at least once a week compared to 15% of...

May is National Walking Month! The perfect opportunity to swap short car journeys for fresh air, connect with nature, get some exercise and feel the benefits of a good walk. The benefits of walking Did you know that a regular 15-minute walk can improve your sleep and self-esteem, and even alleviate withdrawal symptoms? In fact, the accessible activity is one of the best things we can do for both our physical and mental health. Benefits include: Improved physical health - building stamina,...