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Finding your voice on Time to Talk Day

1 February 2024

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.

Owl Enlightenment: A haven of healing and hope on Somerset Moorland

5 December 2023

Owl Enlightenment, nestled in Somerset, offers a mindful haven with a collection of owls, founded by Michelle Blackmore. The Winston Innovation Fund has recently supported workshops promoting men’s mental health ready to start in 2024.

Finding healing and purpose: A journey of willow weaving

25 October 2023

Read more about Warren’s inspiring story and discover how finding a hobby like willow weaving has transformed his life.

Hot flushes and cold truths: My perimenopause journey

11 October 2023

Woman fanning herself with a fan while lying back on a sofa with one hand to her forehead.

To mark World Menopause Day, Melissa Shoemark, a Senior Recovery Coach with our Somerset-based support and housing service, Step Together,…

Remembering Winston – renaming our men’s mental wellbeing innovation fund for Somerset

9 August 2023

Stepladder’s team manager Winston Williams was a driving force behind the project, passionate about men’s mental health and supporting men to find the strength to ask for help when things weren’t going well.

How running helped my mental health

7 February 2023

Our men’s mental health Stepladder team in Somerset recently caught up with Andy Meek, a member of our steering group to hear his thoughts on mental health and how running helps.