As April ends, we reflect on what we know or understand about autism, and neurodivergent young lives. April is Autism Acceptance month, and with at least 700,000 autistic people in the UK, it feels fundamental to talk about.
Celebrating the NHS
We each have personal experiences of the National Health Service, whether meeting our every day needs or emergencies, at times of great significance like childbirth or crisis. How is this institution viewed by the younger generation?
In Loving Memory
Mary lived her life through all its challenges and good times, led by firm beliefs and lasting values of friendship and kindness, social justice and helping others, and family. Instilled in me from childhood, these are the values on which Citadel was founded and guide us in our work.
Winter blues
Post Christmas and a new year unfolding with short daylight hours and some grey days brings SADness – seasonal affective disorder. Mood swings during the day range from sugar-rush highs to doubt and despondency.
Z is for Gen Z
We close Citadel’s 20th Anniversary year with our A-Z of insights and experiences from across the years. It is fitting to end on Gen-Z, those born 1997 and 2012. Framed by the election of the New Labour Government in power 1997-2010, and the 2012 London Olympics. Taking the helm, our very own Generation Z Sian reflects on the changes she’s seen.
Y is for #YouthMatters
So what has changed, what matters most about #YouthMatters, the government’s new national youth strategy?
X is for the X-Factor
To vote is to put the X on the ballot paper. It’s a democratic right, hard fought for and gained across centuries. The next UK general election will see the voting age lowered to 16. What can we expect?
W is for What Works
It’s as plain as the nose on your face. We want the government and policies to do what works best. How we invest finite tax revenues to make our lives better. How do we know what works, and who’s to judge what’s best? There are competing interests and conflicting claims. What’s best for one group may not be good for another.
V is for Volunteering
As Government policies shift towards increased devolution and place-based approaches, delivering across communities and in neighbourhoods, the role of volunteers has risen up the political agenda.
U is for Union
To unite around a common purpose or cause, whether that’s employment rights or a binding joint goal, is to form a union. The collective bargaining and strength of a united front – “you don’t get me, I’m part of the union”.
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