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…
