Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent YoungMinds is working with Chase Gardens to create the charity’s first-ever garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. The garden will feature a biodiverse, plant-rich design that reflects the pressures affecting young people’s mental health, while highlighting the importance of community in helping
Events
By Events Correspondent A leading brain expert claims Blue Monday doesn’t have to be the most miserable day of the year — and he’s bringing music, science and an iconic seaside venue to prove it. Blue Monday, falling on the third Monday in January, has become shorthand for winter
Charities
By Mental Health Correspondent A Salvation Army firepit gathering in Rotherham is providing a warm, welcoming space where men can open up, connect with others and improve their mental health. Led by Captain Tim Swansbury, Rotherham Salvation Army in High Street, Kimberworth, hosts a Firepit on the last Thursday of
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A new women-only support group, HerSpace, has launched in Perth, Scotland, to create a safe, welcoming place where women can connect, share and access support to improve their wellbeing. HerSpace is co-led by Laura Thomson, who manages Skinnergate Lifehouse, The Salvation Army’s men’s homelessness
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Morrisons teamed up with the 1 Million Minutes campaign, which asked people to donate their time rather than money to combat loneliness. To support the campaign, Talking Tills were introduced at Morrisons stores nationwide, offering customers the chance to spend a little more time at the
Mental Health
By Community Correspondent Two potentially life-saving benches are now in place within two Ipswich parks as part of a nationwide initiative to support individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts. The benches have been created by the Legend-on-the-bench non-profit making charity which was set up with the aim of reducing the number
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent New season of online peer sessions will offer safe spaces for musicians and industry workers facing mounting emotional pressures. Tonic Music has announced a new season of free Peer Support Groups aimed at providing specialist mental health support to musicians and those working across the UK
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) welcomes the launch of England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy as “a landmark moment that recognises the importance of community-based and peer-led spaces in supporting men’s wellbeing.” More than a thousand Men’s Sheds across the UK
Business
By Business Editor A leading Weston-based neurologist and brain expert, Dr Andrew Curran, is embarking on a nationwide tour that aims to help professionals and business leaders unlock happiness and success — using the science of the brain, the power of emotional intelligence, and even live music. Dr Curran, 67, who
People
By Community Correspondent Colleagues at the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue's office in Plymouth witnessed a close shave when a firefighter turned up on the premises. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue’s Jason Bennellick wasn’t there for an emergency however, but to cut his partner
Mental Health
By Business Editor A groundbreaking new UK tour from neurologist and brain expert Dr Andrew Curran is set to help professionals and business leaders unlock peak performance — by combining cutting-edge neuroscience, live music, and the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ). According to a recent article from Harvard Business School
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Brentford FC is installing a collection of benches in West London to encourage its community to open up about mental health. With the first installed in time for World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October, the benches are being placed in parks local to the
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Every year, World Mental Health Day (10th October) reminds us how important it is to care for our minds as much as we do our bodies. This year’s theme focuses on promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging everyone to take small, meaningful steps to protect
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The transformational power of listening has been highlighted in a new animation that captures the real voices and mental health experiences of a group of mums and mums-to-be. Drawing from the award-winning Ways to Wellness Maternal Mental Health Services prototype, the film has been co-created by
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The Premier League and Samaritans have launched ‘Together Against Suicide’, a new initiative to support football fans affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, helping raise awareness of the information and expertise available to those who need it most. The initiative launches on World Suicide Prevention Day
Jill Dando news
By Jill Dando News Children as young as five to take part in worldwide good news movement launched from Weston-super-Mare A global youth campaign inspired by TV presenter Jill Dando has been launched from her hometown of Weston-super-Mare, aiming to empower one million young people worldwide as “reporters of hope”