£30,000 boost for Dorset surf charity project
Young people with mental health challenges are able to enjoy support from The Wave Project thanks to a donation from the children’s charity of rugby.
Young people with mental health challenges are able to enjoy support from The Wave Project thanks to a donation from the children’s charity of rugby.
Three ‘Chatty Benches’ are now in place at Castlepoint to encourage people to sit and talk to others and to confront loneliness.
Dorset’s Access Mental Health services are available for round the clock support over Christmas and the New Year.
Following a successful charity gala dinner, auction and raffle held by Pulford Publicity for their charity of the year at Dudsbury Golf Club, a total of £2,218.75 was presented to Evie Battistini, Corporate and Community fundraising officer on behalf of Dorset Mind.
A total of 225 people who work in frontline services across Dorset have been trained in Suicide First Aid.
This week, up until Saturday 21 May, Dorset Mind is delivering free activities and training to enhance local people’s mental wellbeing.
Research from Healthwatch England found that not all GP practices comply with the requirement to provide six to eight-week postnatal checks.
Dorset’s Suicide Prevention Group is launching a new campaign for Children’s Mental Health Week to support young people.
Led by Dorset HealthCare there is a 24/7 telephone helpline, a drop-in service and face-to-face support for over 18s this festive season.
Dorset Mental Health Forum has added its voice to those who are supporting a new psychiatric intensive care unit for youngsters.