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How faith groups are supporting health and social care

WEBThe pandemic has illustrated how faith groups across the country can harness their social and spiritual capital to support the National Health Service. Not only …

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British Muslim charities help to tackle pandemic mental health crisis

WEBBritish Muslim charities and groups have stepped in to help support the growing number of people experiencing mental health difficulties as a result of the Covid …

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Muslims miss out on mental health help when therapists fail to

WEBBy Angela Youngman. NHS mental health provision is failing Muslims because therapists and medical practitioners lack cultural and religious awareness, …

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Census data shows Sikhs are healthier and better at looking after

WEBBy Hardeep Singh. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released statistics exploring outcomes from the 2021 Census for those who identify as Sikh. The …

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Academics ask: how did Covid change religion in society

WEBBy Lianne Kolirin. Academics from around the world are investigating the impact of the pandemic on religion. The three-year project, Religion in Societies …

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The Queen and Sikhs in Britain

WEBThe history of Sikhs in Britain and their relationship with the monarchy begins with the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire. Prince Duleep Singh was 15 and had …

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Factsheet: Vaisakhi

WEBThe traditional colours of Vaisakhi are yellow and orange, which represent the spirit of rebirth and sacrifice of the Panj Pyare. The colours are also symbolic of joy …

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How some modern religions cause harm … and the safeguards to …

WEBSafeguarding people within religious groups from abuse never seems to be out of the headlines, with numerous stories of religious leaders abusing people over …

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Is the NHS our new national religion

WEBProfessor Woodhead believes that the NHS is “religion that gets under the radar”, because religion is regarded as toxic by many. Chaplains in hospital are more …

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Head of faith engagement report urges government: be bold

WEBreport launch with Colin Bloom and Prof Andrew Davies. Image credit RMC. Ruth Peacock. April 27, 2023. 12:10 am. News. By Ruth Peacock. A wide-ranging …

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Stonehenge: a Neolithic cathedral, a healing place, or a memorial …

WEBBy Tim Wyatt. In 2019, a fresh insight was gained into an ancient site that has fascinated every generation for centuries. Geologists have managed to pinpoint the …

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Factsheet: Shamanism

WEBMarch 10, 2023. 11:23 am. Factsheets. By Jo Banks. Shamanism is the fastest-growing religious group in England and Wales, increasing from 650 people in 2011 to 8,000 …

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Gentle Justin, the archbishop who has steered the CofE through a

WEBJustin Welby, who turned 67 in January, is now three years away from the mandatory retirement age for all CofE bishops, but said last year he had no plans to …

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Vatican leads campaign to put cleanliness next to godliness in

WEBBy Rebecca Root. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest non-governmental provider of healthcare in the world, yet many of its hospitals and clinics …

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Factsheet: Religious Education in schools

WEBWhile not part of Religious Education, schools are also required by law to provide a daily act of collective worship, of which at least 51% must be Christian in basis …

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How zakat is helping Muslims facing poverty in UK

WEBZakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, ultimately aims to increase faith and devotion to Allah. It also acts as a social safety net for those in need and to help …

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Support and prayers for the royal family as concern grows for the …

WEBSeptember 8, 2022. 5:14 pm. News. Faith leaders have expressed their concern and support for the Queen and the royal family as Buckingham Palace says the Queen’s …

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