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If all your lockdown days are beginning to look much the same, and there’s nothing left to celebrate, then panic not. February 2 is Groundhog Day. Time to get the bunting out and prepare for yet another Zoom Party.

The hashtag #BeKind is now pretty ubiquitous. And that is nice. We love kindness at Kaleidoscope. But Charmian Walker-Smith suspects there are some people who are happier using a hashtag rather than lead by example. We need actions rather than words.

What’s hummus got to do with healthcare? At first glance (other than the nutritional value of chickpeas) not a lot. Yet our experience in supporting the Belazu Virtual Banquet cookalong gave a fresh insight into how those across health and care can work together.

The Covid-19 pandemic is seeing a rise in random acts of kindness. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Chloe Hellier discusses what kindness means for Kaleidoscope and why it needs to be at the core of what we do.

How do we reimagine a governance structure that once supported us, but is now hindering us? Theo Cox reflects on this week's ABC Chat with Heather Moorhead.

During my time at university, I always found it fascinating how many of us would fill in mitigating circumstances forms, have coursework deadlines extended or exams deferred because of issues relating to mental health.

Can a public health approach help to reduce poverty and health inequalities in the middle of a pandemic? Seren Thomas reflects on this week's ABC Chat with Sarah Hughes.

Loneliness isn’t new but Covid-19 is making more of us worry about it. Olivia Field considers the impact of loneliness on individuals and society, and what Covid-19 could mean for national action on loneliness.

On top of jobs that are busy and stressful, healthcare workers now have to deal with fear.  How can colleagues look after themselves - and be looked after by others - in these extreme circumstances?

Digital tools, check ins and altruism. Rose Minshall tells us what we can do to continue fostering community and connection while isolating and working from home.