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Blogs, opinion pieces, stories and experiences from across Second Step. See below for our most recent campaign & video, our latest news and blog posts, and our 2023 Impact Report.

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Claire

#PuttingMeFirst campaign launched

22 November 2017

Second Step is marking its 30th birthday with a campaign urging the NHS and policymakers to put the individual at the heart of mental health services.

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Second Step Media Group’s Christmas Wellbeing show

21 November 2017

The Second Step Media Group will be broadcasting its Christmas Wellbeing show today between 3-4pm on BCFM 93.2FM.

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Second Step take lead role in new homeless policy in Bristol

16 November 2017

Bristol City Council and partner organisations today launched a new way to help and house homeless people in the city, with Second Step taking a lead role to provide support in one of four new pathways.

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Second Step is a finalist in Third Sector Care Awards

18 October 2017

Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation Service has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 3rd Sector Care Awards in the category of Collaboration (Integration).

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Talking mental health at work on the Phil Hammond show

11 October 2017

On Saturday 9 October our Wellbeing College Coordinator and our Chief Executive, were featured guests on BBC Radio Bristol’s Phil Hammond Show.

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Combating loneliness

3 October 2017

In a pilot project with Brunelcare, Second Step supported older people in their homes with weekly 45-minute meetings involving a trained wellness adviser – in a bid to tackle loneliness.

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