by Zoe | Feb 15, 2023 | News
Support for People Living with Serious Mental Illness We’ve known for a long time that people severely affected by mental illness are more likely to experience poor health outcomes and develop physical health conditions. This contributes towards higher rates of...
by Zoe | Jan 31, 2023 | Newsletter
A Graduation evening for those who achieved the Competencies for Mental Health Peer Support Workers (PSW) in 2022 was held in December. This was delivered through OMH in Somerset, and the evening was hosted by the NHS. As well as the presentation of a certificate and...
by Zoe | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog
Accessible Rugby Fitness in Taunton OMH partner SASP continue to tackle inequality in sport and physical activity in and around Somerset. As part of their community engagement work, they have been supporting the inspirational Gladiator Wheelchair Rugby Team....
by Zoe | Jan 12, 2023 | News, Press
A new high street Open Mental Health hub opened on Monday 9 January 2023 in Bridgwater, adults over 18 can now walk into the Fore Street centre to access the mental health support they need, when they need it. Helen Surridge, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s (FT)...
by Zoe | Jan 3, 2023 | Press
In times when health services may not be available as usual, making sure people know there is help available 24 hours a day is particularly important. Crisis Safe Space provides vital out-of-hours help for those struggling with mental health problems, providing a safe...