Mental health
‘Connection is so important but is so overlooked’
Amy Hardwick, Health Improvement Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Somerset Council has worked in partnership with Stepladder to…
Read MoreFarewell Stepladder
Our men’s mental health project in Somerset may be ending but the abundance of community groups still in the local…
Read MoreA fresh innings – finding friendship through sport and memories.
At Bridgwater Cricket Club, Sporting Memories uses sport to get older men out of their houses and socialising with their peers with…
Read MoreSowing the seeds of friendship – how farm visits help men’s mental health
A cup of tea, a chat, a bit of fresh air. But would you know where to find it? This…
Read MoreTips for looking after yourself this Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and while it can be a joyful time, it is also okay to find the…
Read MoreAnimal encounters
Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to…
Read MoreLittle and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change
Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good…
Read MoreSmall steps can make a big difference – how rucking helped one man’s mental health
For James Hughes, walking with a weighted rucksack helped his physical and mental wellbeing.
Read MoreWaking up to the realities of Bristol’s past
To mark this year’s Black History Month, Second Step Internal Comms Officer Josie shares her thoughts and feelings after joining…
Read MoreSocial prescribing initiatives prove their worth
Over the past few years Somerset has become a leader throughout the UK in the field of social prescribing. Stepladder’s…
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