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Addiction issues? There is help, says ex-businessman

Milla Ling-Davies

A former business executive who found faith in Jesus while in rehab is urging churches in the UK to respond to addiction with greater compassion.

Ervin Lee is co-founder of the From Beer to the Bible website and podcast, and also of Hampton Ministries, which aims to help young adults struggling with behavioural and substance abuse issues.

What kind of social care do we want to build, Andy Burnham?

Zoe Morrissey

Andy Burnham's proposals for a National Care Service have brought social care back into the national conversation.

The aim of these proposals is that people receive the care they need regardless of their ability to pay, with closer integration between health services, social care and local communities.

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How are you - really? Body and soul

Bill James

How are you? Being British, the correct answer is always: “Fine, thank you very much.” No, how are you? “Well, I had the ’flu last month, but I’m doing better now, thanks.” You look a bit low. “Well, it’s sad, my aunt died last week and it was a shock.” And how are you spiritually? “I’m struggling, actually…”

There is our physical health, our mental health or emotional state, and then there is our spiritual health. Different labels for different and distinct areas of life. It may come as a surprise, then, to discover that the Scriptures describe us holistically: we are physical and psychological and spiritual beings. There are different aspects to our life (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) but all aspects are indissolubly and inseparably linked.

Living with Alzheimer’s – a love story

By Robin Thomson

What is the most important thing we can do for the person living with Alzheimer’s, or other kinds of dementia? It’s easy to feel powerless or uncomfortable. ‘I don’t go to visit my grandmother in her care home,’ a young friend told me. ‘I don’t know how I can relate to her or help her.’

A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really)

Rachel Jones

We need to talk about periods. After all, everyone else is.

Ok, so I’ll admit that having just published a book on the subject, my search history has probably skewed the algorithms of my news feeds.

In Depth: health

Addiction issues? There is help, says ex-businessman

What kind of social care do we want to build, Andy Burnham?

How are you - really? Body and soul

Living with Alzheimer’s – a love story

A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really)

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