October Newsletter, 2021
Hammersley Homes is happy to announce its new support service for adults who live with enduring mental illness.
Hammersley Homes is happy to announce its new support service for adults who live with enduring mental illness.
Our volunteer Saoirse Osborne reports on some of the shocking facts about homeless people who suffer from psychotic illnesses - and points to the solution.
Well we did it! April and I walked 80 miles around the Isle of Wight coastal path at the end of July, and returned home feeling a terrific sense of achievement...
Without the safety, security, and sense of community that long-term housing provides, people living with mental illness are at risk of falling through the cracks and becoming hospitalised, homeless, or imprisoned. We have created a monthly round-up of news demonstrating how important it is to make sure that the right support is available and accessible to those in need
Zanell Neethling tells us about her experiences of schizophrenia and how people with mental illness can be empowered to share their stories with others.
In a Scottish prison, women with complex mental illnesses were facing segregation for up to 22 hours a day. The average time spent in isolation was just over a month with the longest period of segregation being 82 days. Unsurprisingly, their symptoms worsened.
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 takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers.
In a Scottish prison, women with complex mental illnesses were facing segregation for up to 22 hours a day. The average time spent in isolation was just over a month with the longest period of segregation being 82 days. Unsurprisingly, their symptoms worsened.
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.