When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we're among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to delivering the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what's needed straight ...

More and more older adults are taking up gaming, according to new research from statistics portal Statista and broadband provider TalkTalk. Earlier this year, Statista reported that 41% of people aged ...

For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the ...

Job Description Do you enjoy being part of your local community, are you looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity, do you want to meet new people and make difference? We need your help to raise ...

“This is where the scrambling technique can be a surprisingly powerful tool. Scrambling, used in hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural work, is about disrupting the brain’s automatic ‘script’ for ...

Sam McLoughlin is a Senior Lifestyle Writer at Rest Less. He joined the editorial team in 2021 after completing his Master’s degree in English Literature, Culture, and Theory at The University of ...

Safeguarding is important for ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of people with dementia because the condition can cause cognitive symptoms which place them at greater risk of abuse or neglect ...

Mulching is a great gardener’s go-to for anyone who wants to keep weeds at bay and bees happy. By covering your soil with organic materials like wood chips, straw, grass clippings, or even well-rotted ...

Creative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. I visited the Garden Centre in Spring and saw the Japanese Acer, a lone tree, cheap and straggly with discoloured ...

Self-sabotaging refers to personal behaviours that harm a person’s success, happiness, and progress – often preventing them from accomplishing their goals. While some people may be aware of their self ...

Let’s start with the most obvious perk: better weather. You may be reading this in summer when the sun is beating down, but don’t forget Britain’s cold, dark winters! The most popular European ...

Then there’s the feeling underfoot, spongy and yielding. Dry, hard packed earth covered in mossy humps and dried foliage that give the impression of being carpeted, protected by all manner of secret ...