Let’s Connect: Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week Today marks the start of 2023’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Now in its 9th year, the annual event created by children’s charity Place2Be aims to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Place2be works with pupils, families, and school staff to provide mental health support. … Continued
What our Primary Care Networks did in 2022 Primary Care Networks are playing an increasingly big role in general practice. Since 2019, Primary Care Networks – or PCNs – have allowed neighbouring GP practices to officially work together to provide better, more personalised health care to patients. is part of PCN, and working collaboratively with … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: January and February Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. Autumn Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh air and good … Continued
Here to help this Christmas For many reasons, the festive period can be difficult for lots of people. Whether we are experiencing loneliness, or isolation, limited by our physical or mental health, a time of year that is supposed to bring joy can be tough. We wanted to offer some ideas, practical tips and support … Continued
LINK SAVVY: Resources to empower young people and support their mental health A challenge we can all face when needing help with our health is knowing what options are out there and how to access them. This is especially true of mental health, as the range of services, organisations and support available, whilst far-reaching and … Continued
This May Help – Children’s Mental Health Advice aimed at Parents and Carers This week has seen the launch of This May Help, a new national initiative providing mental health advice to parents and carers. This May Help is aimed at parents and carers who may have concerns about their child’s mental health and is part funded by the … Continued
Mental Health: Help and Support when you need it If you or someone you are concerned about needs help with their mental health, then we have support and resources to help. Each image below links to a resource or support information on our website that can help. If you are in crisis If you are … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: Autumn Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. Autumn Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh air and good company. Kingston … Continued
World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2022 There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel. That’s why a new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign is being launched, helping us find those little things we can … Continued
Taking time to reach out to someone in your community – A family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – Could change the course of another’s life. Saturday 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is creating hope through action – reminding us that our actions, no matter how big or … Continued
