Personal stories
Looking back at 2021
Today we have launched our new Impact Report, looking back at our 2021 highlights through the lens of our values.
Read MorePancakes
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week one of our volunteers, Georgie, tells us about her love for pancakes.
Read MoreA story of hope for January
We want to reframe this ‘new year new me!’ thought process. So, we’re sharing two stories – one from a Next Steps colleague and one from a member of our STAR Communications Team – about finding hope for the future, even when facing severe mental health problems.
Read MoreHorse riding to help healing
Becky applied to our grant-giving Sylvia’s Fund to go horse riding for the day. She had recently came out of…
Read MoreStepping up men’s mental wellbeing
November is Men’s Mental Health Month and we will be drawing attention to our work in Bristol, Somerset and the South West. We will also be sharing tips and videos throughout the month.
Read MorePower to the Pause
In preparation for World Menopause Awareness Month next month our North Somerset Wellbeing Service is once again running its Power to the pause: demystifying the muddle of the menopause course
Read MoreEmerging from Hibernation
To kick of Mental Health Awareness Week, our Deputy Chief Executive Andy Warren reflects on what he’s learnt over the…
Read MoreNature heals – our message for #MHAW21
We’re kicking off this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week with a blog from our Deputy Chief Executive, Andy Warren, and…
Read MoreMy role in helping people go from hospital to back to the community
Today we hear from Jo who has recently joined our Next Steps team a volunteer Peer Support Worker. She tells…
Read MoreCreate & Recover – how creativity can promote recovery
Creativity has an important role in recovery but maybe one that’s not recognised as fully as it could be, especially…
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