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Adrian Barker
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31 Dec 2019 - 11:19

null Happiness - a review of the decade

As we reach the end of the second decade of the 20th Century, it seems a good time to look back at what has happened in that time in relation to happiness, resilience and wellbeing.   Unfortunately, I don’t have the knowledge, expertise or time to write a comprehensive review.  So here are a few thoughts, and maybe it’ll prompt others to add theirs, correct my mistakes and fill in the... See more
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Adrian Barker
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30 Oct 2014 - 11:17

null What a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy should include

[A more detailed version of this blog appears here.]   How can Health and Wellbeing Boards make the most difference?  I think it’s through Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategies (JHWS’s).  No, wait, come back.  Hear me out.  OK, so they’re not making that much difference at the moment (I’d love to hear of any examples where they are) but they could.   Of... See more
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Adrian Barker
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:41

null How well is this country doing? The Happy Planet Index and Costa Rica

  How well is this country doing? We're in a double dip recession. We know that because GDP fell by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012. So if it had risen by 0.1% would we have been fine? Minute changes in GDP make headlines and can make or break political careers. But are we right to focus on GDP for our guide to how well the country is doing? GDP is not the only measure. scale ... See more
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