Gossip, problems of the past, events you cannot control, negative thoughts and negative people; time spent on these is time wasted.
Sometimes having that difficult conversation is the only way to move things forward. Be brave and get it out of the way so that you can both make progress together.
Apprenticeships (and Advanced Apprenticeships) can lead to a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5; a Key Skills qualification, like problem solving and using technology; (in most cases) a technical certificate, such as a BTEC or City & Guilds Progression Award; other qualifications needed for particular occupations; for higher Apprenticeships knowledge-based qualification such as an HNC, HND or Foundation degree.
Apologising does not show weakness, it shows strength. It shows you have recognised what happened, and that you are adult enough to accept it and deal with the consequences.
The NHS Organ Donor Register is a national, confidential list of people who are willing to become donors after their death. It can be quickly accessed to see whether an individual has registered a willingness to be an organ donor. It can literally be a life-saver. So that in the event of your death there’s a chance that your organs could help someone else to live.
If you want to see a doctor, you’ll usually need to make an appointment. Most GP surgeries operate independently and have their own booking routines. Your surgery should be able to offer you an appointment to see a GP or other healthcare professional quickly if necessary. However, if it is more convenient, you should also be able to book appointments in advance. Familiarise yourself with your GP surgery’s appointment system, and try to plan in advance if you can.
From today, if you are between 28 and 38 weeks pregnant you will be offered a Whooping Cough vaccine through your GP surgery. Your immune system will make antibodies that will be passed onto your baby in the womb, protecting them until they can be vaccinated at two months of age.
Loving yourself is not an ego-building exercise. It is putting the negative self image away and realising that the person you are is worth loving.
Claire and Andrew from Respect Yourself were interviewed earlier this year, along with Naomi Selim, Under 18’s Service Manager from the Matthew Project and Judith Bell, Chief Executive of the Yare Valley & District Citizens Advice Bureau, on what Respect Yourself is, what other charities think of Respect Yourself and how you can help.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. The condition usually begins with a persistent dry and irritating cough which progresses to intense bouts of coughing. These are followed by a distinctive ‘whooping’ noise which is how the condition gets its name.