journalism – Miss Heather Davey

“The support was non-existent. I was readmitted to hospital”: Mental health patients are being neglected once discharged from hospital.

April 2, 2024April 18, 2024NewsLeave a Comment

After the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the mental health crisis in the United Kingdom worsened. The number of people in contact with NHS mental health services increased from 3.6 million to 4.5 million between 2016-17 and 2021-22, which shows how many people need care and support for their mental health. Some people who experience a…

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“Save Our Airport”: Turbulence hits Doncaster and its community after the closure of its airport.

November 21, 2022December 3, 2022Home, NewsLeave a Comment

The closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport has hit the local community, with more than 2,700 people losing their jobs. The Airport is one of the City’s biggest assets and despite local authorities taking legal action and Doncaster people pleading for change, take-off remains a long way off.

Food Poverty, Food Banks and Free School Meals; Video Journalism.

February 22, 2021News, Portfolio WorkLeave a Comment

The Coronavirus Pandemic has highlighted issues and food poverty is one of them. I spoke to a Doncaster based Foodbank and a local parent, using the 'Free School Meal' system, to hear their thoughts on the matter.

News and its Audience

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021BlogLeave a Comment

I took to social media to see how consumers of news are responding to the media. Results showed that 100% of people learn more from statistics than sensitive, human interest pieces. One individual added, 'At this rate [stories] should be harsher'.

BREAKING: PM announces Tier-Four restrictions and cancels Christmas.

December 19, 2020December 23, 2020NewsLeave a Comment

New Tier-4 restrictions to be enforced to high-risk areas across England. PM, Boris Johnson announced the news today, 19 December, 16:10 (GMT). It has been a decision, made after critical findings that the new 'strain' of Covid-19 has 'up to a 70% higher transmission rate'.

An Update; UCAS Application and University Offers

November 13, 2020February 2, 2021BlogLeave a Comment

A year between now and University. It seems like an awful long time, but I have goals to hit. Confirming my choice, continuing with studies, continuing with therapy and all the 'fun' things in between.