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Warm Spaces and Mental Health Support in Oxfordshire

If you're feeling overwhelmed this Christmas, know that you're not alone. There are support services available in Oxfordshire to help.

Warm Spaces and Mental Health Support in Gloucestershire

If you're feeling overwhelmed this Christmas, know that you're not alone. There are support services available in Gloucestershire to help.

Warm Spaces and Mental Health Support in Hertfordshire

The Christmas period is a time of joy and celebration for many, but with the cost of living crisis it...

Supporting A Loved One With Dementia Over Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time for people with dementia and their loved ones. From unfamiliar decorations to festive food, our guide can help you navigate challenges.

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“Dementia can be a very lonely place”- Pat’s Experience

A recent report from Carers UK found a third of carers always or often feel lonely. Half of carers feel...

A smiling Guideposts member at Butlins

Fantastic Firsts at Butlin’s and Brighton Trips

Guideposts members have recently enjoyed two fantastic trips. Our GLADS group had a fun filled time at Butlins, and our...

A smiling Guideposts staff member poses beside a sign reading 'The Guideposts Ball'.

All About Our 50th Anniversary Ball

Read all about our 50th anniversary Ball here and see how many sequins you can spot in our photos (Hint: There are a lot!)

Meet David from Guideposts Community Hub in Stroud

David tells us about his experience at Guideposts Community Hub in Stroud, why he feels so comfortable attending and the opportunities it has given him.

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Are Dementia And Loneliness Linked?

Older people are very vulnerable to loneliness and isolation. This can have a serious impact on both physical and mental...

Photo of a Guideposts group talking at a picnic table

What Happens When A Mental Health Condition Can’t Be Cured?

While many of us will struggle with our mental health at some point in our lives, for the majority, with the right support and treatment, we will make a full recovery. Most of our mental health system is based on this assumption.  But for a sizeable minority of the population living with an incurable mental health condition, the picture for mental health support is very different, and often insufficient.  

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