We have one life, we have one world.
As humans, our Health, mental and physical wellbeing is ever so important. Especially more so with the times we are living in worldwide.
We are currently in the fourth month of the second national lockdown in the UK due to the current worldwide pandemic. A pandemic that has changed the world and way of life, living, existing and this has been for 13 months…..
*update (15th April)- Due to the most unfortunate natural disaster in St Vincent with the Volcano, we have amended this topic to include information on the current situation and ways that we can help*.
Please see World Health Day 7th April 2021 which covers:
- Introduction
- Illustrative examples: World Health Day 2021 (7th April 2021)
- World Health Day 2021 (7th April 2021)
- St Vincent Volcano 2021 * Newly added*
- Our Final Thoughts/Our YouTube Video
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1. Introduction
We have one life, we have one world.
Nature our resources everything comes from earth and mother nature.
There have been so many natural disasters around the world. Disasters that cause long-lasting devastation. Devastation that causes loss of life, loss of home, loss of everything ever owned. Some of these natural disasters have been caused due to climate change. Which is the theme for this year’s World health day “Protecting health from climate change”.
As humans, our health, mental and physical wellbeing is ever so important. Especially more so with the times, we are living in worldwide.
*update (15th April)- Due to the most unfortunate natural disaster in St Vincent with the Volcano, we have amended this topic to include information on the current situation and ways that we can help*.
In the UK, we are currently in the fourth month of the second national lockdown due to the current worldwide pandemic. A pandemic that has changed our world and our way of living and our way of existing and this has been for 13 months.
As people this is something that has never happened before, it has practically turned the world upside down. It has been challenging, trying, emotional times.
There have been many losses.
- Loss of life
- Loss of the life we once had
We have had to adapt very quickly with no preparation into a whole new way of living.
To say this has been mentally and physically challenging is an understatement.
This is for us as people
- For NHS Staff
- For all keyworkers
- Families
- Children
- The economy
The list is endless.
Health is so important. Without our health we do not have much at all.
Our Dad was hospitalised in September 2016. He had been diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition Infective Endocarditis an infection that started from his gums. We had never heard of this before. Our Dad sadly passed away in March 2017 after a seven month courageous battle. We have a topic on:
This blog has been inspired by our journey. Our journey of unknowns that have made us realise how important it is for the need of awareness, awareness of matters that could make the difference between possibly being misdiagnosed, the difference between being able to make informed decisions, the difference between ensuring your wishes are granted. We have topics on:
- Counselling/ Health and Wellbeing
- World Wellbeing Week June 2020: Guest Feature: W.E.L.L.Being
- Talk to your loved ones in the here and now: Planning your Health Care
- Low Mood and Grief – Coronavirus: Low Mood, Grief, Lockdown
- Mental Health Awareness Week 18th – 24th May 2020: Guest Feature Chantelle Newell: Counsellor and Mediator
- Guest Blog: Emma Grace Brown – Practical Solutions to Household Tension in teh COVID-19 Era
- Living through Covid times – One year later: Self-Care Ideas
For these reasons, This is why one year into the UK’s second lockdown we felt it was appropriate to once again do a topic about this.
Please see World Health Day 2021 (7th April 2021):
2. Illustrative examples: World Health Day 2021 (7th April 2021)
3. World Health Day 2021 (7th April 2021)
“On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, we will be inviting you to join a new campaign for a fairer, healthier world”.
3.2 What is the theme for World Health Day 2021?
“The theme “protecting health from climate change” put health at the centre of the global dialogue about climate change”.
3.3 Why is World Health Day celebrated?
“Since 1950, World Health Day has been celebrated on the 7th of April of each year. The objective of World Health Day is to raise global awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization (WHO)”.
3.4 World Health Day – UK – WinCalendar
“World Health Day: History, Top Tweets in UK, 2021 date, Facts, Quotes, and things to do. When is World Health Day shown on a calendar”.
3.5 World Health Day – April 7, 2021 – National Today
“When is World Health Day 2021? The unparalleled value of good health is celebrated on World Health Day on April 7. Spearheaded by the World Health”…
3.6 What can we do on World Health Day?
World Health Day Activities for Kids
- “Thank a Nurse or Midwife”. …
- “Go for a Hike”. …
- “Create a World Health Day Campaign”. …
- “Practice Mindful Meditation”. …
- “Promote Healthy Eating”. …
- “Virtual Guided Group Meditation”. …
- “Virtual Team Building to Support Mental Health.” …
“Have a Virtual Lunch and Learn”.
3.7 World Health Day 2021 – WHO | World Health Organisation
“April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the”…
“On World Health Day, 7 April 2021, we will be inviting you to join a new campaign to build a fairer, healthier world”.
3.8 World Health Day 2021 – WHO | World Health Organisation
“This World Health Day, we’re calling for action to eliminate health … 2021).4 Goal 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe”, …
3.9 World Health Day 2021 – WHO | World Health Organisation
“1 Apr 2021 — To mark World Health Day 2021, Elsevier presents a curated list of free … a simple approach to improving the ecological footprint of radiological”…
3.10 Earth Overshoot Day – We do not need a pandemic to
“Overshoot occurs when humanity’s demand on nature exceeds Earth’s biocapacity. In 2020, COVID-19 pushed Earth Overshoot Day back to Aug 22. … impact global biocapacity or the Ecological Footprint from January 1 to Earth Overshoot Day … Humanity’s quality of life is dependent on the health of our planet’s biological”…
3.11 World Health Day 2021: Together we can reach a fairer healthier world
“Health is a fundamental human right. Every person deserves to live a healthy life regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, disability, economic”…
3.12 World Health Day 2021 – National Awareness Days Calendar
“April 7. World Health Day’s message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. This is regardless of where they’re”…
3.13 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Events Calender – Pennine
“World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility … August is Health & Safety Month | Psoriasis Awareness Month | Black Business Month”…
4. St Vincent Volcano 2021 *Newly added*
4.1 What is happening in St Vincent with the Volcano?
“The La Soufrière volcano first erupted on Friday, blanketing the island in a layer of ash and forcing more than 16,000 people to evacuate their homes. Smaller explosions continued over the weekend, causing power cuts and disrupting water supplies. Emergency officials have described the landscape as a “battle zone”.
4.2 When was the last Volcanic eruption in St Vincent
“On Friday, April 9, La Soufrière, the largest volcano and the highest peak on the main island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, erupted for the first time in 40 years. The blast sent plumes of ash six miles high, blanketing surrounding communities and creating heavy ashfall”.
4.3 Is the Volcano in St Vincent Still Erupting?
“St. Vincent Volcano Is Still Erupting, ‘Destroying Everything In Its Path,’ Says Expert. Three days after erupting for the first time in decades, the La Soufrière volcano is continuing to erupt “explosively,” blanketing the main island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in ash and debris”.
4.4 St Vincent warns of water shortages as volcano eruptions
“1 day ago — Saint Vincent to evacuate thousands after volcano threat. Officials have said La Soufriere volcano, which last erupted in 1979, could erupt at any” …
4.5 Is Barbados affected by the Volcano in St Vincent?
“The eruption of a volcano on St Vincent has forced airport closures and flight cancellations in the eastern Caribbean. Ash from the La Soufriere volcano in northern St Vincent has been falling in Barbados and Grenada. … Barbados is 190km (118mi) east of St Vincent”.
4.6 Is St Lucia affected by the Volcano?
“The volcanic ash poses a significant threat to flight safety, the airline said. … The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has issued a natural disaster alert because of the eruption, warning of heavy ash fall and poor visibility in the region. St. Vincent, Barbados, and St. Lucia are among the areas to be most impacted, it said”.
4.7 UK assists response to St. Vincent volcano eruption – GOV.UK
“The rapid crisis funds will help provide lifesaving humanitarian supplies like shelter, sanitation kits and protective equipment. Urgently needed technical experts will support relief efforts on the ground, support emergency telecommunications, and restore critical lifeline facilities, like transport links”.
4.8 Help information for St Vincent
AFRO CARIBBEAN SUPERSTORE LTD
Account number: 13706171
Sort code: 04-06-05
@acstoreuk
HELP SVG UK GROUP – https://www.facebook.com/groups/472129944235574
Go fund me – https://gofund.me/f0e35a0a
“We will ensure these items are distributed to the shelters and images are posted so you can see where your donations have helped”!
5. Our Final Thoughts/Our YouTube Video
It really is scary challenging unknown times. Very difficult to know how to feel at times. For my sister and I as we move through our grief journey and life’s challenges, we hope that we are able to continue sharing our story, continuing to help spread and share awareness of matters like this, and we hope we continue to grow.
We hope might be useful to whoever might read it. We would like to wish you a safe day, evening, night, week ahead and beyond.
Grief Probate Journey 
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