Creating a safe space for those coping with suicide bereavement The effects of suicide are far-reaching, and grief is difficult and complex to navigate. One such organisation, Kent & Medway Amparo, who provide support for Suicide Bereavement, have been nominated for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Neive Wright from the awards team investigated.   Charity [...]

Singing to boost the soul Kent Soul Choirs has been nominated for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards for their work providing an inclusive community full of support and friendship across Kent and London. What is unusual with this initiative is that the choir requires no auditions to join. Neive Wright from the awards team investigated. [...]

Fundraiser raises record amounts for emergency service Tim Bell has been nominated for Kent Fundraiser of the Year title in the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards for his incredible work of raising over £60,000 for the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS). Tim, pictured above, has spread awareness about the charity and has raised [...]

Talking therapies support reinvented Providing one-to-one support for someone at their lowest is a vital part of the service provided by West Kent Mind. But with increased demand and fluctuating funding the charity opted to innovate and reinvent this critical service - earning a nomination for the 2024 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Neive Wright from [...]

Dancing their way to wellbeing Sparkles Belly dancers are a group of 50 ladies, aged between 18 and 80, who promote body confidence and an active lifestyle through the joy of belly dancing. They have raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan and for the baby unit at QEQM hospital in Margate. For this outstanding work, [...]

  Therapy pets improve wellbeing of pupils The passion and hard work of an unusual three 'man' wellbeing team at a Swale school has earned a nomination for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Officer Co-ordinator Lindsey Baker and her two therapy dogs, Sonny and Scooby, have been nominated for their outstanding work at Milton Court [...]

  Harnessing the power of the outdoors to boost mental health The power of the natural world to support wellbeing is a core belief for the team at Bee Free on the Farm. The organisation is determined to ensure that their activities and initiatives are available to help young people in our county.  In recognition [...]

Creating a vibrant community where players of all abilities can thrive The leader of a disability football club that has championed inclusivity for more than two decades has been nominated to receive a Kent Mental Wellbeing Award. Kaitlin Hughes from the awards team chatted with nominee Lorraine Humm from the Raiders Football Club to find [...]