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Finding who I am and where I belong: Tommiee’s story

20 March 2026

Tommiee lost both parents when he was young and grew up in the care system, moving between different families and…

Strike action suspended as dispute nears resolution

18 March 2026

Strike action has now been suspended following a vote on 12 March by UNISON members on our latest offer. This…

Second Step union members strike over pay and union recognition

27 February 2026

Strike action is planned for 3 and 4 March, and 7-17 March 2026. Discussions with UNISON are ongoing. We have…

The best North Somerset spots for nature therapy

11 February 2026

Immerse yourself in nature in North Somerset at these scenic locations – all accessible by public transport!  Sophie Neill is…

“The place I wish I’d had” – Ausiah on life at Wellbridge House

10 February 2026

Ausiah is a senior recovery navigator who works at Wellbridge House in Bristol, part of the Community Rehabilitation team. He recently sat down with…

Forest therapy: how can being in nature help our mental health?  

28 January 2026

Sophie Neill is a wellbeing college tutor at North Somerset Wellbeing College and a forest therapy practitioner, trained with the…