National Day of Reflection 2022

Today is a day of national reflection and marks two years since the UK first went into lockdown due to Covid-19 on 23rd March 2020. It is an opportunity to remember everyone that has died during the coronavirus pandemic as well as those who work to help people affected by the virus.

There will be a minute's silence at 12 noon and people are being encouraged to stand on their doorsteps at 8 pm with a candle, phone or torch to represent a beacon of hope.

Reading is a great way of understanding and coping with loss as well as empathising with others who may be going through a difficult time.  Lots of the characters in this year's Carnegie short listed books address the importance of mental well-being and coping with loss and the books promote acceptance, kindness and inclusion.