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Inspirational Quotes Windows Installed at Kings House Accommodation Service
Posted on 05, July, 2022
Together’s Kings House is a 24 hour residential accommodation service for individuals experiencing complex mental health issues in Bournemouth in Dorset. They recently undertook a project to feature inspirational quotes in the property as suggested by the residents. Relief Support Worker, Joanna Szukala who works at Kings House, explains the project below and how they […]
Together Henry Hawkins Lectures to Begin in September 2023
Posted on 30, June, 2022
We’re excited to announce that in September 2023 we will be hosting a thought provoking event focussed on mental health called the Together Henry Hawkins Lecture. The events will celebrate the legacy of our founder Henry Hawkins and promote what people tell us is important to their mental health. The lectures will feature high profile […]
Blog on Together LGBTQ+ Inclusion Group for Pride Month 2022 by Head of Operations and Development Matina Marougka
Posted on 13, June, 2022
This June I am even prouder to identify as an LGBTQ+ person. I am proud that I am in a loving relationship that has survived the challenges Covid put on all of us. I am proud that I have friends and family who do not view my relationship as different because my partner is same […]
Volunteers Week 2022: Interview with Independent Advocate Bekka Kipling
Posted on 09, June, 2022
For Volunteers Week 2022 we wanted to speak to different types of volunteers across Together to show the crucial and varied roles they carry out. One of those types of roles is within our advocacy services which look to protect the rights and provide a voice to people within mental health support. We spoke to […]
Volunteers Week 2022: Interview with Together Volunteer Montana Cantagalli
Posted on 07, June, 2022
Volunteers carry out vital work across our Together each day and so for Volunteers Week 2022 we wanted to look in more detail at those roles and how they work alongside people who use our services. Montana Cantagalli has volunteered with us in a few different roles within our criminal justice services and kindly agreed […]
Volunteers Week 2022: Interview with Together National Steering Group Member Shaun O’Brien
Posted on 01, June, 2022
At Together volunteers carry out crucial roles across our organisation and so for Volunteers Week 2022 we wanted to look in more detail at the work they do and thank them for that. Shaun O’Brien is one of those volunteers and is a member of our National Steering Group, who use their lived experience to […]
MHA Week 2022 – Seeing the Whole Person – Interview with Simon who uses Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service on coping with homelessness and addiction
Posted on 13, May, 2022
Within our Seeing the Whole Person theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 we’re considering the way complex circumstances can develop for people where multiple issues can occur at the same time. When this happens it can have a big impact on people causing them mental distress but creating barriers to them being able to […]
MHA Week 2022 – Seeing the Whole Person – Matthew who uses Northamptonshire Floating Support Service on Experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on 12, May, 2022
Content warning – Violence, self-harm and suicidal thoughts Our theme for MHA 2022 is Seeing the Whole Person looking at ways our staff work with people with complex circumstances that can contribute to mental distress they’ve experienced or impact the support they receive. We felt this theme would provide us with an opportunity to raise […]
MHA Week 2022 – Seeing the Whole Person – Martha who uses Norfolk Road Accommodation Service shares piece written on pressure of cost of living
Posted on 11, May, 2022
Together’s theme for MHA 2022 is Seeing the Whole Person looking at ways our staff work with people with complex circumstances that can contribute to mental distress they’ve experienced or impact the support they receive. We felt this theme would provide us with an opportunity to raise awareness and demonstrate the way our staff work […]
MHA Week 2022 – Seeing the Whole Person – Interview with Christine who uses Together’s Benham Court and Brookview Supported Accommodation Service
Posted on 10, May, 2022
Our theme for MHA 2022 is Seeing the Whole Person looking at ways our staff work with people with complex circumstances that can contribute to mental distress they’ve experienced or impact the support they receive. We felt this theme would provide us with an opportunity to raise awareness and demonstrate the way our staff work […]