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From an occupational therapy perspective, mental health and everyday participation are deeply intertwined. How a child moves, plays, learns, and interacts can directly affect their emotional regulation, attention, and overall wellbeing.

What is Loneliness? Loneliness is an emotion characterised by the feeling of pain caused by a perceived lack of intimacy with other people or ourselves (Nick Wignall, 2020). Whilst many of us can recall a time when we experienced feelings of loneliness, for some these feelings are not temporary or sporadic in nature. For some, loneliness is a feeling that becomes a regular or constant feature in their experience. Age UK has estimated that 1.4 million older people were expect

Shining Light in the Shadows: Navigating the Holiday Season with Care for Children in Need Introduction The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. For many, it represents warmth, family traditions, and a sense of belonging. However, for children in care, this period can bring a very different reality. Rather than comfort and excitement, the festive season can amplify existing challenges and highlight emotional gaps that are presen