Peer Support timetable for the festive period
Our Peer Support team are providing various groups and activities during the festive period. These activities give you the opportunity to connect with others, chat and share experiences. The upcoming groups include: Monday 26 December – Boxing Day Group Walk – 12.30pm-1.30pm Monday Social Gathering – 2.30pm-4.30pm Tuesday 27 December – Bank Holiday Online Social […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 20th December 2022
Coping with Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year; it gives us a chance to meet up with friends and family, indulge in festive treats and give gifts. However, it’s not always like that for everyone. Mind has put together some tips and advice that might make the day a little easier. Look after yourself Be […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 19th December 2022
Warm Spaces in Kensington and Chelsea
If you need somewhere safe and warm to go, there are a number of places in the local area that you can go for free to get warm. Many of these spaces also offer free WiFi, hot refreshments and opportunities to connect with other people. Dalgarno Trust in North Kensington is open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, as […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 15th December 2022
Ivan Moore
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our friend and colleague, Ivan Moore. Ivan had a long-standing relationship with Kensington and Chelsea Mind going back to the 80s and was an early champion of user involvement through his work with the Kensington and Chelsea Service User Network. Ivan was well known throughout […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 4th November 2022
Black History Month
Black History Month is coming to an end, but there are still lots of things happening around London. The Visit London site has details of upcoming events, and places where you can learn about Black history all year round. Our colleague, Durojaiye, has shared a selection of recommended books (left) for anyone who wants to […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 20th October 2022
Mind announce new CEO
Mind has announced that Sarah Hughes, currently Chief Executive of the Centre for Mental Health, will succeed Paul Farmer as CEO. Taking up her new post in early 2023, Sarah joins Mind after 30 years of working in leadership and advocacy roles in mental health and criminal justice. Having initially trained as a social worker, […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 18th October 2022
World Mental Health Day 2022
Monday 10th October 2022 is World Mental Health Day. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem each year. But many of us don’t know where to reach out for support. Or how to share what we’re going through. Sometimes, finding the words to say how we feel is tough. You can […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 7th October 2022
Her Majesty The Queen
Whatever your personal views about the monarchy, there is no doubt that this is a profound moment for our nation. Working arrangements for Monday 19 September It has been officially confirmed that The Queen’s state funeral will take place on Monday 19 September and that it will be a Bank Holiday throughout the UK. Schools […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 13th September 2022
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
Saturday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicidal feelings can mean having abstract thoughts about ending your life or feeling that people would be better off without you. Or it can mean thinking about methods of suicide or making clear plans to take your own life. If you are feeling suicidal, you might be […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 8th September 2022
What to do if someone is having a panic attack
Panic attacks are a type of fear response. They’re an exaggeration of your body’s normal response to danger, stress or excitement. Seeing someone you love having a panic attack can be scary, especially if it’s never happened before and you don’t know what to do. Here are some things you can try to help them […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 22nd August 2022
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