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By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent In a heartwarming celebration at the Winter Gardens, Broadway Lodge, Weston Super Mare, Somerser one of the UK's leading addiction treatment centres, marked its 50th anniversary. The charity, founded in 1974, has been at the forefront of addiction recovery, proudly treating
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News From Captaining the Chelsea football team to playing for England in the World Cup, Millie is no stranger to pressure. She plays as a defender for Chelsea and has represented England on numerous occasions including as part of the Lioness squad during the historic EURO 2022
Charity
By Jill Dando News A mental health charity formed in memory of Burnham-On-Sea teenager Charley Marks in Somerset says it is helping record numbers of local young people as it marks the sad tenth anniversary of his death this week. In Charley’s Memory was formed as a mental health
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News, Mental Health Correspondent Justin Walker, Support, Time and Recovery (STR) worker at Greater Manchester Mental Health, has won the best Experimental Film Award at the WILDsound Film Festival in the United States. Justin submitted his short film, Auditory, in June and shortly after received the exciting
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News Wellspring Counselling is wanting community feedback after a staggering rise in the demand for their services. The North Somerset based organisation near Bristol, England is seeing overwhelming demand due to social factors including the cost-of-living crisis, lengthy NHS wait times, and the high
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News As September approaches, a new mental wellbeing course for 14-18 year olds in Worle in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is set to provide much-needed support for students struggling with back-to-school anxiety. Alongside this exciting initiative, local mental health expert Wendy Griffin, CEO of Wellspring Counselling has shared valuable
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Overwhelmed by UK news? Here are five top tips to find joy amidst it all, by The Post Co-Editor Dawn Carey As the UK grapples with ongoing social and political upheaval, the co-editor of the Good News Post Dawn Carey is offering guidance to help people
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News More than 300 regular walkers do weekly walks in ten locations including Cheddar, Churchill, Clevedon, and Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset near Bristol. Trained volunteer leaders ensure safe and enjoyable experiences for participants of all abilities. They try to avoid steep hills, stiles, many steps or very
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News These days loneliness and mental health issues are at an epidemic levels. Not to mention levels of bad news, hatred and division. As a response, this newspaper the Good News Post was set up to flood the UK and world with positive good news stories to
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Footballing legend Harry Kane is part of a project to tackle loneliness and boost mental wellbeing by getting people talking. As human beings, we naturally thrive on being social and connecting with others around us. This is where a new partnership between Starbucks UK and Harry
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News The CEO of a leading mental health charity has proposed a groundbreaking solution that could revolutionise the education system. Dawn Carey of In Charley’s Memory in Somerset said that the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health has been catastrophic.
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health CEO has backed Government changes to the Mental Health Act and has now called for more urgent funding. The Government’s changes outlined in the King’s Speech will aim to bring the Mental Health Act "into the 21st century with people
People
By Jill Dando News Miracle man James Cooper, 35, is on a mission to do a marathon a day in 2024 - to help save lives. His incredible goal is to raise funds and awareness for the brilliant charity Samaritans, With 141 marathons already under his belt this year, he
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A beacon of hope for those struggling with mental health issues is preparing to mark a significant milestone. In Charley's Memory, an inspirational charity born from tragedy, will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, having touched thousands of lives since its inception. Founded in
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Some £6,000 raised for mental health as 25 people abseil down the side of the biggest building in a town. The abseiled down Holy Trinity Church Tower in Nailsea, Somerset to raise funds for Wellspring. The event was a resounding success, generating an impressive £6,
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health counselling service has introduced two innovative programs: mobile counselling and nature-based therapy. Being out in nature is well known as being fabulous for mental well-being and is increasingly being used in therapy. Now Roving Marie provides an essential service by visiting clients'