Tell us about a colleague you appreciate – each month we’ll give away 10 boxes of chocolates, and will draw an overall winner every quarter who will win an extra special prize! We’re bringing back our Employee Appreciation Giveaway for another round of awards. As part of our 30th anniversary…
Members of the Board will be interested to hear from service users in a live Zoom meeting on Tuesday 2nd November from 2pm - 3.30pm Service users are welcome to join the Zoom meeting, raise issues or ask questions themselves, or alternatively our host can ask them. All questions will…
Today marks World Menopause Day, established to create awareness of the menopause and of the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. The menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 to 55, with the average starting age being 51. It is a naturally occurring process when the body…
Welcome back to The Dorman's Disco! For 2021 we will be hosting 3 special party events. The first being our Halloween Party on Tuesday 26th October, 7-9pm, doors opening at 6.30pm. The event will be held at Dorman Long United Athletic Club, Oxford Road, Linthorpe, TS5 5DT. Tickets are £3,…
Every October marks Black History Month in the UK, but do you know how it all began? Nowadays, Black History Month is a widely celebrated and acknowledged time of the year where people come together to recognise and appreciate Black people’s contributions to society. In the UK, Black History Month…
October in the UK marks Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and reflect on the many contributions, achievements and untold stories of Black people throughout history. This month also gives everyone the opportunity to celebrate, listen to and learn from the diverse experiences of Black people in the UK…
TW: Food You may have heard lots about Eating Disorders in the media or in popular culture, but there is a lot of misinformation out there about what these disorders actually are and how they affect people. Eating Disorders are a range conditions which lead people to overly control their…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that many people will have heard of but might not know too much about. ADHD is a disorder which affects people’s behaviour and concentration. Most people are diagnosed with ADHD when they are younger, most likely due to the fact that symptoms…
This week we’ll be raising awareness of some conditions and sharing information and resources about them. Over the past couple of decades there has been a push for better understanding and support of mental conditions and disorders, but some haven’t had as much visibility or research as others. We hope…
We spoke with Paul, founder of Creative Football, about the journey from kickabouts to a national league! He tells us more about what Creative Football is, how it helps people, and the benefits of keeping active and getting outside. Can you tell me a bit about yourself and about Creative…
We spoke with Owen Byrom, founder of Headplace, an organization looking at how our environments can help us or hinder us. He tells us more about the benefits of the great outdoors and how to bring it inside too. Can you tell me about the work Headplace does and why…
As part of national ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’, this week we’ll be focusing on the theme of nature. We will also be launching our ‘Green Grants’, with more information on this below. Nature has so many proven benefits to our mental wellbeing, and over the past year people have developed…
Welcome to May! This month we’ll be focusing on Mental Health and will be sharing articles and stories full of information about mental health and wellbeing . We’ll be talking about mental health disorders, conditions, and other mental health needs along with providing interesting resources. This past year has taken…
We are pleased to announce that our latest edition of Creative Life magazine is now available to read and enjoy! In this issue, we have included a number of inspirational stories from people across the country who have learnt new skills, helped others and made the best of their time…
As part of our yearly theme #CelebratingDiversiy, this month we have been celebrating autism and neurodiversity! With the help of our fantastic colleagues and service users, we have included information, resources and stories, providing a platform for people to share their own unique experiences and perspectives of autism! By creating…
As part of our yearly theme #CelebratingDiversity, this April, we are celebrating Autism and Neurodiversity! Our aim for this month is to share information, resources, and stories. We also hope to provide a platform for people to share their experiences and perspectives. We want to appreciate everyone for their diversity…
To celebrate Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Month 2021, we have collaborated with Service Users, staff, and the Creative Support Anti-Racism Network, to create a bumper newsletter, packed full of facts, recipes, interviews and much more. Click to read the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Month Newsletter Click to read the Black,…
We are proud to announce that we have adopted ‘The Halo Code’. In signing up, we want to make our support clear and reinforce a culture where all Black and minority ethnic staff members feel empowered to be themselves, wear natural or protective hairstyles and wear cultural or religious headwear.…
TW: Suicide, self-harm, suicidal ideation Following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah, there have been comments made surrounding Meghan’s disclosure that she had thoughts of self-harm and suicide. Most notably on Good Morning Britain, in which Piers Morgan said “I don’t believe a word she says, Meghan…
Ageing in the workplace can bring up so many challenges - from opinions being overlooked and younger workers being prioritised for promotion. This is particularly an issue that impacts women, as research shows that men can be viewed as more valuable and competent as they age. The reality is that…
