The Last “Bhoolee Bisree Yaadein” (Forgotten Memories) of 2015
Bhoolee Bisree Yaadein (BBY) is a monthly musical event for 55+ years old service users and their friends organised by the Sikh Elders Service. The event is held on the last Thursday of the month at Apna Day Centre where the community gathers to hear local musical talent. The group
IAPT Recommendations for 10 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health This Christmas
10 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health at Christmas The festive season is a time of joy and spending time with loved ones, but it can also be one of the most stressful and lonely periods of the year. During the December rush - frantic present buying and
Launch event for Stonewall's "Christian role models for LGBT equality" – York – 16th December
Christians from across the world have spoken out about how they have embraced lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality within their faith, in a new book published by Stonewall. The book features the personal experiences of 20 Christians from countries across the world. Some of those featured in the
IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) – annual review 2015
During 2014–2015 there have been numerous developments in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) team. The staff team has grown to 18 staff, including a trainee PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) who is on track to becoming qualified as well as a new role in the team of Deputy Manager.
Housing Service annual review 2015
It has been another challenging, busy and productive year for Touchstone’s Housing Services! • 231 service users were supported in the last year. • 110 service users are supported at any one time • Once again Outcome Star scores for the year demonstrate that housing service users experience significant improvements in
Tips for Winter Wellbeing
I work as part of the Touchstone Housing Team, and as such I tend to work with people who have a housing need as well as a mental health issue. I enjoy this because I feel it takes a holistic approach to helping people’s lives, on the understanding that without