Blogs

Supporting hobbies & interests of people with learning disabilities and autism

With HRT due to be available to women through a single prescription prepayment certificate from 1 April, Helen Ritson shares her experiences of the menopause and its links to low mood and anxiety

Sexuality support for people with learning disabilities and autism

Mark Winter, one of our Mental Health Champions, shares his experience of learning about mental health first aid and how he helps others as a result of his training

Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve goals and dreams

Supporting family relationships and friendships for people with learning disabilities and autism

Physical wellbeing for people with learning disabilities and autism

In this month’s mental health blog, Shirley explores the very important subject of bullying; from its potentially lifelong repercussions to what makes a bully, a bully.

Personal identity of people with learning disabilities and autism

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October. Read how one of our Mental Health Champions got through a difficult time, and why she’s so passionate about advocating for mental health…

Employment & education for people with learning disabilities and autism

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 on 10th September. Shirley discusses the topic of suicide and gives links to more information and support…

This month Shirley raises awareness of Self-Harm and Self-Injurious behaviours – what they are, and where to find support…

This month, Shirley talks about schizophrenia and National Schizophrenia Awareness Day

Men and mental health: let’s reach out to the men in our life, check in and support them.

About loneliness and what we can do to help ourselves and others.

Learn more about Stress Awareness and what you can do for Stress Awareness Month.

This month Shirley looks at eating disorders and the impact they have on peoples’ lives.

Read here for Shirley’s February Mental Health blog which this month focuses on talking therapies and support

Shirley shares some tips on looking after yourself and your mental health during the winter months.

This month’s blog explores how to look after your mental health this festive period.

Learn about the impacts of stress…

Hear from our Director of Health & Wellbeing, Michael Fullerton, about the value of nurses in the social care sector.

Read more about Mental Health in an unequal world…

Shirley shares news about our Mental Health Champions initiative, and talks about suicide.

Shirley shares how Long Covid affects peoples’ mental health…

Read here for Shirley’s July Mental Health blog

Read here for Shirley’s mental health bog – this month focusing on Fathers’ mental health

Read Shirley’s May Mental Health blog here

Read below for Shirley’s April blog about stress