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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 - Exploring Nature

10th - 16th May 2021 is Mental Health Awareness Week. Nature and exercise is pivotal for people's mental health and wellbeing. The evidence is clear that access to nature is crucial for our mental health and millions of people re-discovered that during lockdowns this year. However, this was not the same for all of us. This year The Mental Health Foundation want to explore what the barriers are and ensure everyone is able to share in the natural world and experience the mental health benefits.
Deaf Awareness Week 3rd - 9th May 2021 - Raising Awareness via zoom

Almost 10 million people in the UK are currently living with some form of hearing loss. 3rd - 5th May 2021 marks Deaf Awareness Week. Deafness and hearing loss can mean different things to different people. People use various words to describe how they view their own hearing loss. Being deaf or having a hearing loss may have an impact on someone's mental health, so it is important we use this week to raise awareness.
Support Connect

Support Connect is a free help phone line for African Caribbean people in and around the local area - offering support to all of our service users. Our lines are open every Wednesday and Thursday from 3.00 - 5.00pm. Please call 0800 118 4058. You are never alone.
Counselling Service

A persons-centred one to one counselling support service available to individuals whose life experiences has been affected by long term emotional ill-health.