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How can we use power correctly – Creating trust, choice and equality in mental health services

7 October 2025

As October marks both World Mental Health Day and Black History Month, we’ve decided to focus on a topic which…

“I learnt that being neurodivergent is not a curse, it is simply a different way of being” – Jacqui’s story 

6 October 2025

For World Mental Health Day this October we are sharing Jacqui’s uplifting story. Through her work with Lottie, her Recovery…

“We always ask clients where they’d have gone without us – one said ‘to my grave.’” 

9 September 2025

We speak to staff from our suicide prevention services on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025.  Content warning: mentions of suicidal…

Creativity and connection: How a Craft Club led to a reduction in mental health crises 

22 July 2025

The Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre is a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Based in Weston-super-Mare…

How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide

30 June 2025

Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly…

Changing Futures Bristol publishes new impact report highlighting the programme’s successes   

23 June 2025

Changing Futures Bristol has released an impact report showcasing the successes of its innovative approach to supporting people facing multiple…