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OCA News: Lifelong Learning Entitlement

Posted: 16/03/26 11:13 | 0 Comments

Funding for studies is changing. Radically. And yet just over 1 in 10 people are aware of what is happening. In January 2027 the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) system will come into effect. This is an initiative designed by successive governments to allow learners to study flexibly through a modular approach to learning. This will replace the student loans system in England.

The seven stages of rest

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Posted: 07/11/24 11:00 | 0 Comments

National Stress Awareness Yesterday was National Stress Awareness Day, which also happens to fall within Men’s Health Awareness Month. If you’re doing anything to support Movember as well, you’ve got a triple whammy of activities related to supporting mental health. It’s a difficult time of year as well. Here in the UK, the weather is […]

Eulogy – Jeff Calladine

Posted: 08/03/22 01:20 | 5 Comments

It is with very deep sadness that we announce that our friend and colleague, Jeff Calladine, has passed away. Jeff had been suffering with ill health for some time, and took a turn which he did not recover from. He is survived by his wife and two sons. The thoughts of everyone at OCA go […]

National Stress Awareness Month

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Posted: 01/04/21 09:27 | 0 Comments

The month of April is National Stress Awareness month, organised by the Stress Management Society. After the year we’ve had I’m sure everyone is feeling stress in at least one aspect of their lives. Whether it’s additional work responsibilities, no work, ill health, mental health, or anything in between there’s a lot going on that […]

Uni Mental Health Day – App Launch

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Posted: 04/03/21 09:22 | 0 Comments

University Mental Health Day is this year on 4th March, and in the run up to it I’ve been pondering the following question: What does it mean to be an organisation that values and supports mental health? Back in 2018, we launched an action plan on Mental Health to drive forward a range of improvements […]

Time to Talk

Posted: 04/02/21 05:48 | 2 Comments

Today, Thursday 04 February 2021 is Time to Talk Day. This national event and campaign is all about encouraging us to talk to each other about the issues we are going through, particularly when we are struggling with our mental health. The theme this year is the Power of Small to reflect all the lost […]