Still so many people are afraid to talk about mental health and suicide. There is still a taboo around it. Please know that talking about it saves lives. We talk about breaking our arm, we understand when it is a physical illness, but when it comes to our brain people shy away

We've updated the Meet The Team page on our website and realised that four of us are Staffordshire Uni alumni! Find out more about the whole Better Together team at bettertogethercommunitystoke.org/meet-the-team 🫶 #ProudToBeStaffs

In 2023 we provided 1,890 emergency food and hygiene parcels to people in need, a 30 per cent increase on 2022. We would be delighted to contribute to this Stoke-on-Trent CC review. stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-… 🫶

All UK Government petitions have to close at 00.01am on Thursday due to the upcoming general election - so if you haven't done so already, now is a great time to sign AffordableFoodStoke's petition against 'use by' dates on fresh fruit, vegetables and salads🙌

As it's half term, why not bring your family to our Hug In A Mug café for a FREE meal tomorrow (Weds)? On the menu this week is a family-friendly spag bol with cheesy garlic bread, and fruit crumble for pudding. It's at St Teresa of the Child Jesus Church in Trent Vale from 1pm🫶

.Changes Health and Wellbeing are holding a series of three free weekly wellbeing workshops at our community HQ, starting on Thursday, July 4. For more information visit changes.org.uk

🫶 Our biggest needs this week 🫶 We would be so grateful for any donations of store cupboard items or toiletries, but we particularly need tinned fruit, tinned vegetables and jars of sauce. Thank you so much!

We made page 3 of The Sentinel StokeonTrentLive today with the launch of our ScarSpeak group! The first meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, June 4, from 6:30pm to 8pm. Anyone interested in the group can email Luke on [email protected] for further information.

Warning signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore : ⚠️ feelings of guilt and hopelessness ⚠️ no energy ⚠️ thinking people would be happier without you ⚠️ feeling “numb” ⚠️ feeling like you are “not good enough” ⚠️ suicidal thoughts

Still so many people are afraid to talk about mental health and suicide. There is still a taboo around it. Please know that talking about it saves lives. We talk about breaking our arm, we understand when it is a physical illness, but when it comes to our brain people shy away

You matter. Today and every day. 💜

"In my heart I've already won" ❤️ Adam Peaty let all his emotions out after he won silver in the men's breaststroke final 😥 We're very proud of you Adam! #BBCOlympics #Olympics #Paris2024

One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let others know they are not alone 💜

Suicide hotline numbers 📞 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 116 123 United States 🇺🇸 988 Canada 🇨🇦 1 833 456 4566 Ireland 🇮🇪 116 123 Australia 🇦🇺 131 114 Will you take 1 second to retweet this tweet and maybe save a life? #SuicidePrevention

In just two days time we will be joining Staffordshire Uni with incredible partners and organisations county-wide at the Staffordshire University Business Awards. We are delighted to be sponsoring the new High Street Impact Award, showcasing businesses enhancing the high street 👏

Mental health struggles can affect anyone, from any background, any age & at any time. It's important that we normalise mental health, so we all feel comfortable in reaching out for help & talking about it when we are struggling. End the stigma 💜 #itsokaytonotbeokay