• Junior Doctor Strikes: Have The Government Listened?

    From the 11th to the 15th of April, junior doctors, fuelled by frustration with the growing economic crisis, took to the streets in vocal protest to fight for fair wages and better working conditions. To understand the underlying issues behind the strike action and what it means for new...
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    GP Booking Systems: Reforming The NHS, Or Entrenching Chaos?

    Having recently used the NHS after getting tonsillitis, Thomas Martin has experience of how prescription medication is issued. Whilst it was simple overall, there seemed to be a lot of back-and-forth between the doctor, the receptionist, and the pharmacy. Therefore, it felt pertinent to address the new Primary Care...
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    Government Alarm Silences the Sufferers

    Niamh Rogers Living a life where domestic abuse engulfs your every thought, your every decision, and your every move, is not a life any of us should have to live. Feeling it’s imperative to have a phone as your ‘lifeline’ is not something any of us should have to...
  • In Conversation With JUNO Women’s Aid: “This Work Is Much Needed”

    Sophie Bryer Content Warning: reference to domestic abuse Over a month ago I had the pleasure of interviewing JUNO Women’s Aid, a Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire based charity that offers “support services for survivors of domestic abuse”. A huge thank you goes to JUNO Women’s Aid for this opportunity...
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    The Impending Age Of AI

    With the development of Artificial Intelligence systems and their ever-expanding capabilities, we have found ourselves living in an exciting, yet potentially dangerous, new age. Impact's Evie Crossland explores the background behind AI, how its designers intend for it to grow, and what is needed to ensure that this is...
  • Should Protesters Use Disruptive Techniques?

    Megan Brown After recent protesters disrupted the Grand National, questions have arisen about whether disturbance is an effective way of protesting. On 15th April, the Grand National horse racing event was delayed after hundreds of Animal Rising protesters attempted to gain access to Aintree and glue themselves to the...
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    The Second Ukrainian Counteroffensive: How Will It Turn Out?

    Recently, there has been much talk of how the Ukrainian Counteroffensive in 2023 would play out. Some have speculated that it will be a complete victory and grand success for Ukraine, whilst some have expressed skepticism and hesitation in Ukraine being able to successfully counterattack and defeat the Russian...