Keeping warm this winter
Amrit Kaur from the Sikh Elders Service introduces the Winter Warmth scheme and shares some advice on staying warm and well as the weather gets colder... Cold homes and dark winter months have a significant impact on people's health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during
Ways to cope with loneliness at Christmas
Emma Goldsack from the housing team shares some advice on dealing with a tricky time of year... Hi Everyone! As Christmas approaches, it is important to be aware that not everyone will be in a position to celebrate this year. In a world where we can find ourselves quite
International Volunteer Day – Global Celebration of Volunteering
Did you know that 5th December is celebrated world-wide as the International Volunteer Day? Each year, millions of people around the world volunteer their time and skills to help make the world a better place. Volunteering not only helps improve the lives of others but also has a profound positive
New View Project – churches combating mental health stigma
Touchstone's Community Development Team worked in partnership with local churches to investigate how faith communities can work together to raise awareness of mental health issues and to support community members who may be struggling with their own mental health. The project was funded by Time To Change. The aims
16 Days of Action Celebration: Focus on Recovery and Nurture – Wednesday 10th December
Touchstone and Women’s Health Matters have teamed up this December to celebrate the end of the 16 Days of Action campaign, which is aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence against women around the world. The celebration will take place on the 10th of December 2014 between 12 and
Touchstone CEO Alison Lowe Wins the Prestigious Forward Ladies Business Woman of the Year Award!
Congratulations to our Chief Executive Alison Lowe who has just won the prestigious Forward Ladies Business Woman of 2014 award, in the Not for Profit category. The results have been announced earlier today on Friday 28 November. Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards is an annual competition that recognises achievements