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https://www.ncb.org.uk/buildbackchildhood A really interesting read: Before the pandemic, a child’s health, wellbeing and life chances were powerfully shaped by the circumstances of their birth. The pandemic has painfully exposed these inequalities, with disadvantaged children falling even further behind their peers in education, and those who were already vulnerable being put at even greater risk.Image The […]
It’s ok to feel lonely, particularly at a time like this. Don’t suffer in silence, we can all help each other stay connected. It has been loneliness awareness week. A music video has been released to support Shout 85258. https://giveusashout.org/latest/loneliness-week-video-raises-awareness-shout-85258-and-youth-mental-health-support/
For them, for us and for you – we must take this chance to step up the fight for mental health. That means fighting for change, for fairness, for respect and for life-changing support. NB: Mind.org
During this last year with the pandemic, millions of us have experienced a mental health problem, or seen a loved one struggle. Mental health problems can affect anyone at any time. We have seen that the support we all need just isn’t out there. We must take this opportunity to step up the fight for […]
Launched in May 2019 after a year-long pilot, ‘Shout 85258’ is a 24/7 confidential UK text messaging service for times when people feel they need immediate support. Anyone of any age, who is a resident in the UK, can text the service for support. User’s should generally receive a reply within 5 minutes, but during […]
‘The National Self Harm Network’ (NSHM) is an online forum which seeks to support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life, support and provide information for family and carers of individuals who self harm, raise awareness of the needs of people who self harm, dispel myths and combat […]
‘Our Time’ supports and champions young people affected by parental mental illness. They have established monthly safe-space orientated support groups for children at risk of isolation and exclusion called ‘KidsTime Workshops’, as well as an educational training programme, for both primary and secondary schools, designed to help teachers and staff identify young people affected by […]
‘United Response’ support adults and young people with disabilities to live the life they choose, through a person-centered approach which can help with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and mental health support needs. They offer support with things like day-to-day living, finding a house or a job, education, and activities in your local community. ‘United […]
Jami is the specialist provider of mental health services in the Jewish community. They have a range of services available including community hubs and outreach, a long list of of education and training programmes and bespoke recovery support plans, with a team of social workers and occupational therapists. Website: jamiuk.org/Contact: Contact form on website (jamiuk.org/contact-us/)