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Birmingham is on a journey to cleaner air. From 1st June 2021, Birmingham will launch a Clean Air Zone. Most of the pollution in the air is caused by cars and this is having a harmful effect on the health of people living, working and studying in the city. It is hoped that the Clean Air Zone will help improve air quality.
Lockdown has not only been a difficult time for our physical health, but also for our mental health wellbeing. Reconnecting with nature for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021 has never been more important. Nature has always been a source of natural healing and is often the best medicine for the mind. We find that meditation/deep breathing exercises and outdoor activities which involve interacting with nature can be beneficial to our mental health. Read on for tips on how reconnecting with nature can help you beat the isolation blues.
In the spirit of Deaf Awareness Week, we will be celebrating and exploring Deaf role models and some aspects of Deaf Culture as part of our theme of #InspiringStories. The Deaf community has a rich and unique culture which, as with all other cultures, should be celebrated, promoted and respected. As part of this, we are keen to highlight the accomplishments of Deaf individuals and explore how they have used their success to champion and promote Deaf culture and the Deaf community.