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children running and a lane giving a woman in high vis a high five
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Tapping House Hospice, Norfolk – supporting people to live out full and joyful lives

Dying Matters Awareness Week (5 May – 11 May) highlighted the stigma about death, dying and grief – something that impacts every one of us. Rest of life care, delivered by hospices will be at the front and centre of conversations during this week.

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Exams, paid work, loneliness… Student Minds offer support

Going into the final term of the year is a stressful time for students and Student Minds are well-aware of the additional pressure that the build-up to the end of the academic year brings. They believe that no student should be held back by their mental health.

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Reducing school holiday hunger – Feeding Britain

Over the Easter holidays, many food clubs in the Feeding Britain network ran activity and food programmes to make sure children didn’t go hungry when their school was closed. The Health Lottery Foundation have donated £20,000 to Feeding Britain to allow them to support more families over the school holidays later this year.

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£200K of support to 12 charities to improve health & wellbeing

We are delighted to announce the first 12 charities to benefit from grant funding in 2025. Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £200,000 will now be distributed to make a tangible difference to health and wellbeing across Britain.

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How to smash stereotypes on World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is every year in March. It’s an opportunity to smash stereotypes and showcase projects that have worked hard to challenge misconceptions about Down Syndrome. There are hundreds of amazing organisations around the world on a mission to make change.

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Pioneering women that changed the health of the nation

On International Woman’s Day we reflect on some amazing women who have influenced the health and wellbeing of people across Britain. Pioneers who have lead change in areas where it has made a huge impact.

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Two older ladies do weeding in a garden Health disparity

Lifestyle matters more than genes, says new study

Research from Oxford Population Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that factors like smoking, physical activity, and socioeconomic conditions have a far greater impact on ageing and premature death than genetics.

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Reducing cancer risk – promoting small lifestyle changes

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), who organise Cancer Prevention Action Week, will use their 2025 campaign to focus on the links between alcohol and cancer.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 highlighted the importance of supporting the wellbeing of young people. We will be providing funding to support young people later in 2025.

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Top tips for successful grant applications for fundraising teams and charity leaders

Securing funding is a critical part of life for leaders in charities and voluntary organisations. Crafting a winning grant application requires strategy, precision, and a clear understanding of funders’ expectations. Here are some key tips to improve your chances of success.

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