What it’s like to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
July 19, 2021
Zanell Neethling tells us about her experiences of schizophrenia and how people with mental illness can be empowered to share their stories with others.
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Christmas Card Competition – NEW DEADLINE: 15th August
June 8, 2021
We have an exciting opportunity for the children in your school to get creative, help a charity and potentially see their artwork delivered to 100’s of people around the country.
THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 15TH AUGUST.
Volunteers’ Week 2021
June 8, 2021
Volunteers’ Week takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers.
The burden inadequate mental health funding places on our police
May 23, 2021
One of our wonderful volunteers, Saoirse Osborne, makes a strong case in her article about the burden placed on the police by inadequate funding of our mental health services.
We are delighted to welcome Harriet Evans, our newest Trustee to enrich our Board with valued skills
May 15, 2021
Harriet is keen to bring her experience to Hammersley Homes at this exciting time for the charity, helping to fulfil the vision of offering support, comfort and hope for people living with enduring mental illness, and their families.
Dar Louisa – be pampered in this heavenly setting, and support Hammersley Homes at the same time!
April 26, 2021
Dar Louisa is the most gorgeous fully-staffed Riad in the old walled town of Taroudant, south of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Now that we are easing out of lockdown, and travel at last looks like a possibility again, have a look now at the Dar Louisa website, and start planning.
Mental Health Awareness Week – Save the date for a Garden Get Together!
April 17, 2021
One of the biggest problems we face is not opposition to the idea of supported homes for adults with long-term mental illness, but simply a lack of awareness about the scale and severity of need for these homes.
Mental Health Awareness Week – Help fight the effects of LONELINESS!
Struggling with loneliness? Ironically, you’re not alone. The Covid-19 lockdowns have created a ‘hidden pandemic’ of loneliness and mental ill-health, with 1 in 14 saying they ‘often’ felt lonely during the pandemic – up 40% from pre-Covid.
That’s why the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a campaign run by the Mental Health Foundation, is loneliness.
May 9, 2022
Young Carers’ Action Day
A young carer is anyone under 18 who helps to look after a relative with a mental or physical illness, addiction, or disability. We think of care as only for the elderly or physically disabled. But in fact, 55% of young carers look after someone with mental illness.
March 16, 2022
International Women’s Day: Recognising the gender inequality of mental illness
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, Saoirse Osborne reflects on society’s progress towards gender equality and the way we still have to go.
March 8, 2022
What’s the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness?
We all know the difference between physical health and physical illness – that seems obvious. But the distinction between mental health and mental illness in every day parlance is not so easily defined – perhaps it’s just a language thing?
February 23, 2022
Twenty-two in 2022
Twenty-two in 2022 is the challenge to walk 2,022 steps, or 2.2 kilometres a day or 22,000 steps or 22 kilometres in a week -or any distance you choose for as may days as you choose, to raise funds for our Hammersley Homes project.
February 22, 2022
Hammersley Homes announces new corporate partnership with local estate agent Hayward Fox
Hammersley Homes is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with local estate and lettings agent Hayward Fox.
February 14, 2022