Diana Shale, 50, who lives in Leicestershire, found solace in horses after being abused. In the past year, visitors at her equine therapy centre have increasingly included NHS workers.
Horse therapy helps NHS workers recover from Covid trauma We’re here to help people on their healing journey
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Dina Shale, founder of The Way of the Horse (Image: Leicester Mercury)
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A horse therapy centre near Lutterworth has been helping frontline NHS workers recover from the trauma of caring for coronavirus patients during the pandemic.
Why the Queen s dogs could help her grieve
Science shows that pooches provide comfort in times of bereavement. Here, three people discuss their experiences
The Queen has a long history with corgis
Credit: Lisa Sheridan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
For most of us, losing a loved one is the worst pain imaginable – and for the Queen, the death of Prince Philip after 73 years at her side must be shattering. As she adjusts to life without her husband, Royal insiders believe she will now turn to another beloved companion for comfort: her dogs.
The Queen had previously said she would not breed any more dogs, fearing she might trip over them in her advancing years, but last month welcomed two puppies – Fergus, a dorgi, and Muick, a pure-bred corgi – to the palace, which were reportedly given as gifts. They join the Queen’s last remaining dog, Candy.