 | Following a teaching career lasting nearly 40 years always within the London Secondary State sector, Richard now undertakes consultation work and teaching support within schools as well as voluntary work in a museum and advocacy for people with severe learning difficulties. Last year’s highlight was Olympic work within anti-doping. |
Drinking by numbers: should we count our alcohol units?
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