Tag: Mental Health

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“Let’s try and normalise having those bad moments and those good moments” – Hollyoaks actor joins Salford youth worker for a mental health podcast

Salford youth worker Katherine Whittam has teamed up with former Hollyoaks star Jazmine Franks to create a feelgood podcast for […]

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“There’s just so much around you that you don’t realise” – Creative Salford couple launch nature podcast

A podcast capturing the beauty and serenity of Salford’s green spaces and nature is proving a hit for husband-and-wife walkers […]

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Online pandemic assistance launches for Salford residents

A new livestream online pandemic assistance service is being launched in Salford particularly for people having to isolate. Salford City […]

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“We have received some very positive feedback” – How NHS student mental health service is benefiting students suffering during the pandemic.

In December 2019, A new specialist NHS service in Greater Manchester was set up, to provide Salford university students with the help they need to overcome significant […]

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“Talk about it mate” – Salford group offers online mental health support

A Salford organisation is offering support for people suffering with mental health issues. ‘Talk about it mate’ is a peer […]

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“Don’t bottle it up, reach out” – Support offered to people in Salford spending Christmas alone

The boss of a student support service in Salford has appealed for people to reach out for help as the […]

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“Seeing Echo would be the highlight of my day during lockdown”- The kitten keeping residents smiling at Waterside Student Village

A confident kitten who lives at Waterside Student Village has become popular among residents and is helping to put a […]

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“This has been a time that will stay with many of us in the years to come” – Lockdown’s long-term effects on mental health

Although the physical threat of Covid-19 is higher for older people, many statisticians and charities have reported a sharp upturn […]

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“The impact has been huge. We couldn’t ignore it”- Salford CCG funds theatre charity revamp performance to tackle Covid-19

The theatre charity, Odd Arts UK, is putting on an interactive theatre performance for Salford schools using professional actors to […]