People working in homelessness services, or supporting people who are homeless in other ways, need to be aware of the risks to health that hot weather brings. Temperatures around 25°C and over are associated with excess summer deaths. The UK Health Security Agency Heatwave Plan for England warns that: “in Read more…
Shocking statistics reveal that almost 3x more women feel able to talk about their mental health than men in Staffordshire as we approach Men’s Health Week, with Brighter Futures encouraging those who need it to speak out. Statistics from the Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline show 6,900 contacts from men reaching Read more…
Gemma had been homeless for 2-3 years. Stakeholders described her as “hidden homeless”, sofa surfing and hidden rough sleeping. Gemma was not receiving any support and “refused to engage with services” which stakeholders linked to a lack of trust and an assumption she would be placed in a hostel or Read more…
Brighter Futures team of Suicide Prevention Community Champions put on Free meditation sessions for anyone in Staffordshire to join. Please do join us on Monday’s – we have the following sessions booked in (more to be arranged at a later date). May 30, 2022 11:00 AM Jun 6, 2022 11:00 Read more…
Issue 47 of the Clubhouse Network Newsletter – put together by a team of Brighter Futures’ volunteers. To listen: Brighter Futures · Clubhouse Network Newsletter Issue 47 To read:
Our Social Prescribing patients were encouraged to attend a Digital Health Event with the NHS recently to help them find digital tools to support their health and wellbeing.
Brighter Futures are rolling out isolation survival packs this Mental Health Awareness Week in a bid to tackle loneliness in Staffordshire. The isolation packs will help to raise awareness of the issue and provide support to people affected by it. The campaign will support those individuals who don’t have access Read more…
Authors: Geoff Davies – Housing Law Specialist Advisor (CASNS)/Sharon Sharman – Director (VOICES) Legal Literacy in partner agencies One of VOICES legacy projects over the last twelve months has been to promote greater legal literacy among partner organisations. The VOICES / CASNS model is one of a collaborative legal approach. This aims to Read more…
‘We’re here to provide a service that meets the aims of people who’ve had a rough time’ – Rachael Swift – Homeless Health Homeless Health is about providing the homeless community with the health support they need to get back on their feet. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Rachael shares the ins Read more…