Service users with complex mental health issues often report their counselling sessions have ended early because they “talk about the Home Office too much”. Not only does this create a deep mistrust of statutory mental health services, but it is indicative of one of the main barriers asylum seekers and refugees face in the UK – actually being able to access mental health support. Read more
Our monthly wellbeing calendar will be starting August 1st, and we are hoping that staff, supporters, and service users will be able to join us and share with us on how the activities are going on Instagram. This month's theme is 'Active' August, and we want to highlight that 'active' means different things to each of us. Read more
The maternal mental health needs of asylum seeking and refugee women are particularly complex. As part of Refugee Week 2021, we collaborated with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to highlight the specialised care and support required by this group of women. Read more
Among our many celebrations and activities for Refugee Week 2021, we were delighted to hold a Charity Pot Party in the flagship Lush store in Liverpool. Read more
Hear from a member of our Advocacy Group as they share their thoughts on the recent United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) annual gathering. Read more
In celebration of Refugee Week we collaborated on a Twitter Q&A with Maternal Mental Health Alliance to draw attention to the needs of asylum seeking and refugee women. Read more