What the Milburn report means for life skills and wellbeing
Alan Milburn’s interim report on young people and work is a tough read. Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 aren’t in education, employment or training. That’s one in eight young people, and the number keeps going up. Over the past decade, the number of young people who are NEET because of a […]
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Looking after the people who look after your students
Over the past decade, universities have invested significantly in student mental health. New services, dedicated wellbeing teams, awareness campaigns and sector-wide frameworks have all helped to shift the conversation. Times Higher Education reported in June 2025 that in the UK, 87% of universities provide evidence of mental health support for students, compared to 63% for […]
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When university ends, what comes next?
Much of university wellbeing support is built around helping students when they arrive. There’s a real energy around induction, freshers fairs and the welcome buzz of the first few weeks. But the end of university is a transition in its own right and often left entirely unsupported. What students actually lose For many students, the […]
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Taking action, one mindapple at a time
Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close this weekend. This year’s theme is Take Action, and it’s one that feels close to what we do every day at Mindapples. We all have mental health, and the things we do each day affect it. The Mental Health Foundation offer us three ways to think about […]
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International Self-Care Day – 24 July
What are the five-a-day for your mind? At Mindapples, we encourage people to notice what helps them feel good, manage pressure and stay balanced. For over a decade we’ve been asking people the question, “What are five things you do each day for your mind?” We’ve gathered thousands of answers over the years and notice […]
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Why workplace wellbeing?
Smart businesses promote wellbeing at work. Find out why with Andy Gibson and Mindapples.
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