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VCSE Mental Health Alliance gets new Independent Chair
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Meadows MBE to the role of Independent Chair of the VCSE…
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Knitting saved my life
For many, crafting is a beloved hobby that brings joy and creative fulfilment, but for some, it can be a…
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Restorative Approaches: Could building relationships reduce Bristol’s housing crisis?
A deepening housing crisis and lack of access to social housing means many people in Bristol are on the brink…
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Animal encounters
Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to…
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How a group of people facing multiple disadvantage in Bristol are changing the services they use
Independent Futures (IF) brings together people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage to shape and improve Bristol’s public services. As…
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Bringing hope and courage to life – The role of lived experience in mental health recovery work
Tammie Hemmett joined Second Step in 2020 as Team Manager at Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Here…
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