Tag Archives: Youth
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Looking after young eyes
Research shows nearly 20 per cent of children have vision problems, many of which go undetected. If untreated, these can affect children’s social skills and academic performance, so good eyecare is essential from the start, as Yvonne Gordon discovers
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When pain is unbearable
Liz Bestic looks at the physical, psychological and social impact of chronic pain which can devastate sufferers’ lives
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Diffusing the time bomb
Joint pain and stiffness are increasingly affecting more people at a younger age, and the number of sufferers is set to soar, as Ellie Broughton discovers
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Divide and rule the beauty age gap
From trendy teens to skin-aware 60-somethings, how is the industry adapting to the desires of two divergent age markets? Claire Coleman reports on why brands must divide and conquer if they’re to rise to the challenge
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Apprenticeships make a comeback
Once seen as a last resort for youngsters not cut out for formal education, apprenticeships are now sought after and valued by employers, as Azadeh Khalilizadeh reports
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‘Bourgeois liberal notion’ is myth
Skills Minister John Hayes outlines Government backing for apprenticeship schemes aimed at helping the UK economy to grow
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Setting up a successful scheme
Establishing an apprenticeship scheme can be a daunting prospect, particularly for smaller employers, but there is help at hand, as Azadeh Khalilizadeh discovers