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Young people not able to cope with daily life

By Lindsay Plumpton, Communications Leader, Tuesday 08 January 2013

Lindsay Plumpton

One in 10 young people feel they can't cope with day-to-day life, according to the results of a new study. The Prince's Trust Youth Index gauges how young people feel about their lives across a range of areas from family life to emotional health. It reveals that young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) are more than twice as likely to feel unhappy. The trust found that 27% of young people believe their prospects have been “permanently damaged” by the double-dip recessions. What’s more, 19% of those surveyed said they had no future because of the downturn. This figure increased to 36% per cent for young people classed as NEET.

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NCFE takes part in January ‘Dryathlon’

By Lindsay Plumpton, Communications Leader, Friday 04 January 2013

Lindsay Plumpton

Happy New Year! After the indulgence of the festive season, a number of NCFE sober soldiers have given up alcohol for the whole of January as part of a Cancer Research UK initiative. Our brave ‘dryathletes’ will be removing their beer goggles and turning their back on the bar in order to raise money for the cause. Their willpower will be rewarded with sponsorship from their fellow colleagues and the great news is that all cash raised in the office will be doubled by NCFE. If our volunteers need a night off for a special occasion, they’re able to buy a ‘golden pass’ to allow themselves a cheeky tipple without the guilt (all funds going to Cancer Research UK).

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