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Tips for working with colleagues observing Ramadan
Ramadan began on Sunday 10 March and will continue until Tuesday 9 April. In this blog post, Hana Ahmed who…
Read MoreEquitable care for All: The LGBTQ+ healthcare evolution
To coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month, our colleague Terry Starr has taken the time to reflect on this year’s theme of medicine, exploring historical discrimination in healthcare, and current efforts for equitable healthcare provision.
Read MoreSaying no to criminalising people who are homeless
You may have seen that the UK Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise sleeping on the…
Read MoreHow a Dungeons & Dragons fantasy game provoked real-life change
Recovery Coach Alex explains how role-playing in a fantasy game provided the safe space for a newfound reality and gave…
Read MoreFinding your voice on Time to Talk Day
On Time to Talk Day 2024, our Digital Communications Officer, Jo, opens up about using her own voice. In an honest account, she reflects on supporting others with their mental health while avoiding the instinctive “Yeah, not too bad” response about her own.
Read MoreLooking out for the next generation – the importance of children’s mental health
To mark Parents Mental Health day on 27 January, we asked Second Step Bank Team worker Emma to write about…
Read MoreHealing verses: poetry and prose from Community Rehabilitation
Our Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol recently ran a creative writing group. Members met on Wednesday afternoons and wrote a mixture of…
Read MoreTips for coping at Christmas from North Somerset Wellbeing
Many of us can struggle with our self-care as we deal with the challenges and perceived expectations of Christmas. Our…
Read MoreNew Year, Same Me
As 2024 approaches, it can be tempting to start making lists of new year’s resolutions. While it can be good…
Read MoreOrigami butterflies and mindful crafting in North Somerset
To coincide with this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Mindful Arts & Crafts group at North Somerset Wellbeing created…
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