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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.  

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

20 May 2022 Dementia Action Week takes place in May each year. The week, instigated by Alzheimer’s Society, is driven...

How can Gardening Reduce Stress? 

For National Stress Awareness Month, Guideposts have an amazing way to help keep our bodies and minds healthy - gardening! Read on to learn how gardening can help with stress and boost your brain power.

With all the stresses of the festive season, remember to look after yourself.

Christmas Wellbeing Tips

12 Christmas Health & Wellbeing Tips from the Guideposts team to help with the stresses of the festive season

Caring for Carers

John juggles his caring responsibilities with his own mental health condition. Guideposts has been working with John to ensure he receives the practical and emotional support he needs to cope in his caring role.

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Clare’s Story – A Carer in Time of Need

Recently, Clare had an accident that required surgery – and her thoughts immediately turned to her daughter Izzie.

The Struggles of Looking After a Loved One

There are millions of unpaid carers throughout the UK who are at risk of burning out right now. This is why it’s more important than ever that carers get the help and support they need to prioritise their own health and wellbeing.

Personal Connection

Many of our in-person groups have been meeting again in the last few weeks, and it’s wonderful to make personal connections again.

Reopening and Reunions at Guideposts

Our face-to-face adult services have been opening up gradually over the last month. Although we have kept in touch and offered online services, phone calls and sent fun things to do in the post, it’s not the same as being together.

Long Covid: What do we know?

An article to help understand the persistent symptoms that are sometimes reported following a Covid-19 infection, and some ways to handle them.

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