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The importance of diversity in children’s books
In keeping with this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘celebrating our sisters’, we wanted to shine a light on…
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Hot flushes and cold truths: My perimenopause journey
To mark World Menopause Day, Melissa Shoemark, a Senior Recovery Coach with our Somerset-based support and housing service, Step Together,…
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Growth, a poem – Black History Month 2023
Growth, a beautiful poem shared with us by one of our Second Step colleagues this Black History Month: I’ve become…
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Black History Month 2023 – #WeMatter
Every October we celebrate Black History Month. This year the theme is celebrating our sisters – applauding their invaluable contribution…
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Safe mental health space The Sanctuary now run by Second Step
Mental health charity Second Step is delivering Bristol-based The Sanctuary after taking on the service from St Mungo’s. The Sanctuary,…
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‘Only when I laugh, doctor’ – the importance of sick leave as a fundamental workers’ right
Putting mental health first means taking the time to rest and recover when needed. But many people are familiar with…
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