Breaking The Cycle by Bryan Woods
December 12, 2022
One of the worst aspects of mental ill-health is the loneliness it can bring. When I was severely depressed I simply withdrew from society. It was my instinct to isolate.
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Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from our Outreach Manager
December 5, 2022
It’s almost the end of our Big Give Christmas Challenge Campaign! There’s still time to double your donation here. We spoke to our wonderful Outreach Manager, Crystal Bloomfield, about our outreach programme.
Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from an outreach client and volunteer
December 3, 2022
On day five of our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign, where every donation is doubled for this week only, we spoke to one our wonderful volunteers and outreach clients, Jamie, about the services we offer.
Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from our founder Louise Hallett
December 1, 2022
On day three of our Big Give campaign, we spoke to our founder, Louise Hallett, about why she formed Hammersley Homes
A Journey To Recovery by Bryan Woods
November 30, 2022
It was the end of a long journey for me. On the 21st January 2015, I was formally discharged from the care of my local Community Mental Health Team. It was a journey that had started back in 1996.
Why Hammersley Homes is needed: from an A&E doctor
November 30, 2022
As part of our Big Give Campaign this week, where all donations are doubled at no cost to you through the Christmas Challenge, we spoke to a doctor about how people end up in hospital when they reach crisis point with the symptoms of their mental illness.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022 is here!
November 29, 2022
We are proud to be participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. From 29 November – 6 December, every donation is MATCHED, so every donation will be DOUBLED, which will make a huge difference for our charity!
As Loneliness Awareness Week begins, Bryan Woods talks about the importance of “Connection”
Loneliness is a very personal emotion. But it is something that many of us will encounter at some point in our lives. It also has a broad spectrum; it can be anything from a temporary feeling of loneliness, to long-term chronic loneliness.
June 12, 2023
Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes by Bryan Woods
Bryan Woods celebrates our Unsung Heroes in Volunteers Week.
June 4, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week – Raising Awareness About Anxiety by Bryan Woods
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15th – 21st May. The focus this year is on anxiety, and in particular the anxiety caused by the current cost of living crisis.
May 12, 2023
Pets Benefit Our Mental Health by Bryan Woods
It is a time to celebrate our four-legged friends and all the benefits that they bring to us.
April 13, 2023
Mental Health Matters by Bryan Woods
Volunteer Bryan Woods give us some valuable tips about managing our Mental Wellbeing.
March 27, 2023
Nipping Mental Health Disorders In The Bud by Bryan Woods
The statistics are shocking. In Britain today, one in six children aged from five to sixteen are likely to have a mental health problem. (That is up from one in nine children in 2017.)
March 10, 2023