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Knitting saved my life

9 December 2024

For many, crafting is a beloved hobby that brings joy and creative fulfilment, but for some, it can be a…

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Restorative Approaches: Could building relationships reduce Bristol’s housing crisis?

4 December 2024

A deepening housing crisis and lack of access to social housing means many people in Bristol are on the brink…

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Animal encounters

3 December 2024

Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to…

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How a group of people facing multiple disadvantage in Bristol are changing the services they use

19 November 2024

Independent Futures (IF) brings together people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage to shape and improve Bristol’s public services. As…

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Bringing hope and courage to life – The role of lived experience in mental health recovery work

12 November 2024

Tammie Hemmett joined Second Step in 2020 as Team Manager at Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Here…

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Little and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change 

11 November 2024

Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good…

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