Tag: Mental Health
Blaydon and Consett MP Hosts Exhibition Commemorating Lives Lost To Suicide
Families from County Durham and Darlington came together in parliament this week for a poignant exhibition honouring loved ones lost to suicide.
A National Quilt...
Walking, History, and Heart: Meet Richard Judd
From the South Coast to the North East
Meet Richard Judd — a walker, history buff, and passionate community member who’s made Leadgate his home....
21-Mile Charity Walk to Raise Awareness for Debilitating Neurological Condition
A local team is lacing up their walking boots this May to raise both awareness and vital funds for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)—a debilitating...
Dancing for a Cause: Join the Charity Silent Disco in Support...
In 2021 came up with an idea to raise £1000 for If U Care Share Foundation in memory of our dear friend and Erin’s...
Hope and Healing: Local Efforts Shine Light on Gambling Support
By Joy Allen
Last week I joined MP’s and bereaved families at the ‘Gambling with Lives’ annual reception in Westminster. Unlike many gambling charities, ‘Gambling...
Finding Hope and Healing: Women’s Recovery Academy Durham Transforms Lives
“Before coming to the Women’s Recovery Academy, I felt that my life was non-existent. I felt like I had nothing or no one,” recalls...
The Five Best Wild Swimming Spots in the UK
Wild swimming has become a real hit for people up and down the country in recent years, primarily as a way to look after...
Breaking the Silence: The Consett Group Supporting Those Bereaved by Suicide
Each year in the UK, more than 6000 people take their own lives – each suicide has a devastating and lasting impact on their...
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Experiences with Local Mental Health Services
The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust plays a key role in providing mental health services in our community, from prevention to...
Transformed: Karen Storey’s Journey to Freedom and Worthiness
It has been two years since Karen Storey made a decision that completely changed her life and made her feel "free and worthy".
The support...