The 1st October marks Stoma Aware Day, this year Steve Arnott from our Spokesperson Network has had a breakthrough around his Stoma of three years and is now campaigning and raising awareness to challenge the stigma that surrounds Stomas. He shares his experience in this guest blog.
The 6th September was a breakthrough day for JENGBA in Parliament, as their bill passed its first reading. But why were they made to leave the public gallery? Jan Cunliffe blogs on their experience.
Maggie Gordon-Walker is founder of Mothers Uncovered, set up for her registered charity Livestock in 2008. The Brighton-based creative support courses are facilitated by past participants, celebrating the woman behind the mother, while allowing feelings to be explored honestly, without judgement.
Shaffia Khatun is co-founder of SKY Positive Minds, a charity in North Kirklees working to empower vulnerable women, girls and children who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse or have been affected by mental health issues. Here she pens a letter to her younger self, addressing her struggles and what she has learned from her journey.
A father who lost his son to suicide in January 2021 reflects on why mental health training for young people could help others who are struggling
In this blog Maggie Gordon-Walker, the founder of Mothers Uncovered, explores the word matrescence and why it should be more commonly accepted and used.
In this blog Rachael Mole, founder of SIC, an organisation working for disability access and workplace inclusion, explains why she is proud of being disabled.
Anna Wardley is an endurance swimmer, motivational speaker, and CEO of Luna Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the support for children after suicide. In this guest blog she talks about the importance of raising awareness of parental suicide. Anna is part of our 2022 Spokesperson Network Programme.
Samantha Billingham is the founder of SODA. SODA raises awareness, reduces isolation and supports those who have, or who are experiencing domestic abuse. In this guest blog she writes how the reality show Love Island is exposing what unhealthy relationships look like. Samantha is part of our 2022 Spokesperson Network Programme.
Sabrina Jones is the Founder and CEO of a not-for-profit called Say It With Your Chest. Say It With Your Chest exists to empower young people who are at risk of school exclusion or need support with their personal development to overcome obstacles and cultivate happy, positive and fulfilling futures. Sabrina is part of the 2022 Sounddelivery Media Spokesperson Programme, in this guest blog she reflects on the new BBC Three comedy PRU and how it mirrors the reality she sees.
