Lancashire Mind Mental Wellbeing for All
April 2022
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Hello

 

Welcome to our Lancashire Mind Newsletter! 

 

In our April edition you'll find: the latest news; details about practising mindfulness, with an example activity; details of our Mental Health Awareness Week campaign; and a story about Barbara who has flourished in confidence both socially and financially after support from us.

 

This quarter, we are delighted to announce that we have launched our new strategy, which outlines the direction of our work over the next five years. We have spoken with hundreds of people across Lancashire to gain their views about mental health, and to inform and shape our strategy. 

 

"People are at the front and centre of what we do, so it's vitally important we listen to and work with them to develop our service offering. We've listened to what they need and require, and not assumed we know what's needed.” CEO Tommy McIlravey. Find out more about the new strategy by clicking here. 

 

Best wishes,

The Lancashire Mind Team

 
 
Latest News
 


Call out for businesses to prioritise workplace wellbeing in 2022

We have urged businesses across the county to prioritise mental health and workplace wellbeing at our fifth annual Workplace Wellbeing Conference. Held virtually on #TimetoTalk day, seven expert speakers shared insight, industry research and key mental health updates to educate, inspire and challenge business leaders, during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.

Find out more

 
Night In or Night Out - new raffle

This Spring, you could win a Night In or a Night Out on us after generous donations from award-winning restaurants and talented quilt-makers, with moving reasons for support. Just £3!

Buy your raffle ticket now, click here

 
Care to Share? Your chance to have your say on mental health services!

Ever accessed mental health services? Take our Care to Share survey now to tell the NHS about your experiences of mental health services in Lancashire/ South Cumbria and share thoughts of how mental health services can be better. You can tell us in person too via in-person workshops.

Find out more - your voice matters to us

 
Read more news on our website
 
 
Wellbeing Resource
 
reading wellbeing books
 
Mindfulness Walking Guide
 

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what's happening in the present moment, without judgement. If you'd like to try it, you don't need any special equipment for the exercises. Take a look at Mind's Mindfulness Walking Guide attached to this email to see how you can practice mindfulness to boost wellbeing.

Mindfulness Exercises and Tips
 
 
Your Stories
 
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Barbara's story
 

Barbara had lost her Mother and experienced a marriage break-up. Aside from the emotional impacts, this left her with significantly reduced income, however her mental health meant she was unable to work. Through our Money & Me coaching sessions, Rachael at Lancashire Mind worked with Barbara on both financial and social goals. Barbara went from not feeling like she fitted in to joining a community, being asked to volunteer, exhibiting her artwork and engaging more positively when dealing with challenging financial conversations.  

Read Barbara's story here
 
 
Mental Health Support
 
 
No Panic - Advice, Support & Recovery
 
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders.
Visit the No Panic website
 
 
Be part of change
 
 
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
 

Step Up, Stand Out for better Mental Health!

This Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 -
9th-15th May, we ask you to choose a fundraising activity that challenges you in support of everyone in Lancashire affected by mental health conditions and the different boundaries faced. 

Find out more and register here  
 
 
 

Thank you for reading! We hope you found the content useful. We'd love to hear from you if you have any feedback on our newsletter or thoughts on other things you'd like to see us include. You can reply to this email or send a message via our website. Take care, The Lancashire Mind Team.

 
 

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