Last year (2022) we took part in the NHS dragons den styled coproduction event, run by the personalised Care and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB’s, that saw several community organisations from across Lancashire, come together to create a number of projects aimed at specifically influencing the Core20plus5 approach to reduce health inequalities. Core20PLUS5 is […]

Social and emotional learning: We believe, that the knowledge that each and everyone of us possesses, as adults, is valuable and should be passed down to the younger generations to give them the head start that we never had. All those experiences that we have accumulated over the years, good and bad, have made us […]

Goal Setting January is the month where everyone is setting goals, whether it is health related, school or work. People often view January as being the month where you can have a fresh start, but in reality, you can set goals whenever you feel the need to. Don’t worry if you don’t have goals to […]

What is mindfulness? It can be said that mindfulness is about being aware of yourself – your actions, words, thoughts, the environment and the people around you. The key to being mindful is having the ability to be fully present in any given moment. Being aware of how you feel, what you are thinking and […]

When it comes to county lines and gangs, we tend to think about the ones we see in portrayed in the media, but there’s different types of gangs. Some are just friends who hang around together, they can make you feel like you’re part of something and help to meet your social affiliation needs. But, […]

Body image and Body Dysmorphia The beauty ideals which have been normalised by the media and are internalised by us, the public. We tend to perceive the world as it is presented by the media – have a little think about that. Have you internalised the media’s beauty standard? Do you think the models used […]

All relationships can be healthy or unhealthy, whether that’s with a close family member such as a parent or sibling, a romantic relationship, friendship or a relationship with co-workers, managers or educators. Healthy relationships can quickly become unhealthy if particular core elements of these relationships are not maintained. It’s easy to get swept up in […]

This month we’ve been focussing on healthy relationships, what they look like, what the benefits are and why we should always strive for them. We want to make it clear that relationship refers to that of any nature, whether it is between friends, family, colleagues, peers or romantic. It’s most likely when you think of […]

Alongside our blog on online safety and social media, we wanted to tie in sexting. We hope this blog helps you to understand why people sext, the potential consequences of sexting, strategies to use if you find yourself in a position where someone has requested you to send them a sext, and the law around the subject.

The internet is an incredible place! It’s filled with information, knowledge and opportunities. But, it’s also a place where there are risks.

What is violence against women? This month, we’ve been talking about acts of violence or abuse that disproportionately affect women and girls.

From romantic relationships, to friendships, professional relationships and family connections. It’s important to be aware of psychological influences such as coercion, manipulation and exploitation (and to be able to distinguish between the imbalance of power which presents itself here and healthy, constructive, social influence). When it comes to coercion, manipulation and exploitation, there are a […]

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. There are different kinds of mental ill health, we’ll mainly be looking at an overview of the more common mental health conditions individuals face such as anxiety and depression. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, […]

Self-esteem can have a huge impact on well-being, as it impacts confidence, the way we interact with others and our mental health. Self-esteem relates to your levels of confidence in your own worth or abilities. Having low self esteem can lead you to doing things you wouldn’t normally do, for example going along with the […]

This blog focuses on equality, sexuality, and gender; exploring inequalities, challenges, and progress. Firstly, lets define what we mean when we say equality, sexuality, and gender. Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. This means, no matter what your race, gender, sexuality, ability and age, you should be treated […]