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We’re all human beings, not just numbers
Today our colleague Clara Eden-Thompson writes about the rise in homophobia and transphobia and the impact this is having on…
The importance of diversity in children’s books
In keeping with this year’s Black History Month theme of ‘celebrating our sisters’, we wanted to shine a light on…
Hot flushes and cold truths: My perimenopause journey
To mark World Menopause Day, Melissa Shoemark, a Senior Recovery Coach with our Somerset-based support and housing service, Step Together,…
Growth, a poem – Black History Month 2023
Growth, a beautiful poem shared with us by one of our Second Step colleagues this Black History Month: I’ve become…
Black History Month 2023 – #WeMatter
Every October we celebrate Black History Month. This year the theme is celebrating our sisters – applauding their invaluable contribution…
Safe mental health space The Sanctuary now run by Second Step
Mental health charity Second Step is delivering Bristol-based The Sanctuary after taking on the service from St Mungo’s. The Sanctuary,…