Mental health

The ‘Butty and Brew’ event gave colleagues the chance to talk openly about their mental wellbeing.

Wellbeing event breaks stigma around mental health in construction industry

Emma Brown, 21, completed the skydive on April 19 in a bid to raise at least £650 for Mind.

Emma Brown, 21, completed the skydive on April 19 in a bid to raise at least £650 for Mind.

Witchford woman takes on skydive challenge for mental health awareness

A monthly event called Friday Night Chats is starting at FRESH. in Ely in collaboration with Prosper Coffee Shop.

A monthly event called Friday Night Chats is starting at FRESH. in Ely in collaboration with Prosper Coffee Shop.

New mental health café in Ely aims to help those 'suffering in silence'

Members of St John Ambulance and the mayor of Ely were some who attended the opening of a wellness garden in Abbots Way.

Members of St John Ambulance and the mayor of Ely were some who attended the opening of a wellness garden in Abbots Way.

Mental health garden claims the praise at official launch

Cllr Rob Pitt [inset] has planned to turn an area of unused land in Abbots Way, Ely into a wellness garden.

Cllr Rob Pitt [inset] has planned to turn an area of unused land in Abbots Way, Ely into a wellness garden.

Plans to transform land into mental health project ready for reality

Councillor Anna Bailey (left) says the district council must not

Councillor Anna Bailey (left) says the district council must not

East Cambridgeshire District Council

District must stay focused to achieve homeless mission, warns leader

Many people attended Burwell Warm Hub during our visit, one of its busiest days since it opened.

Many people attended Burwell Warm Hub during our visit, one of its busiest days since it opened.

Cost of living crisis

'It makes a massive difference' - meet the warm hub offering lifeline to residents

Cambridgeshire Police and NHS staff in the county will run two specialist response cars to help people with mental health issues.

Cambridgeshire Police and NHS staff in the county will run two specialist response cars to help people with mental health issues.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cops given helping hand as mental health scheme gets go-ahead

Warm Hubs have been helping people of different ages cope with the pressures of winter, with several already open in East Cambridgeshire.

Warm Hubs have been helping people of different ages cope with the pressures of winter, with several already open in East Cambridgeshire.

Cost of living crisis

'Word of mouth' vital for village Warm Hub, believes ex-town crier

Katie Riley and son Oscar visit Haddenham and Wilburton Warm Hub, and it is not due to heating costs.

Katie Riley and son Oscar visit Haddenham and Wilburton Warm Hub, and it is not due to heating costs.

Cost of living crisis

Warm Hubs: Mother believes popular service is 'lovely place to come'

As part of our There With You This Winter campaign, one area we are focussing on is the work of Warm Hubs.

As part of our There With You This Winter campaign, one area we are focussing on is the work of Warm Hubs.

Cost of living crisis

Warm Hubs: How is East Cambridgeshire helping people this winter?

Members of Nellie's Community Café with Sutton Cricket Club representatives and Maggie Devine of CPSL Mind.

Members of Nellie's Community Café with Sutton Cricket Club representatives and Maggie Devine of CPSL Mind.

Charity Fundraiser

Cricket club and mental health charity bolstered thanks to Nellie's Café

The assault is said to have happened on the 16 bedded mixed sex acute Mulberry 2 ward of Fulbourn Hospital in February

The assault is said to have happened on the 16 bedded mixed sex acute Mulberry 2 ward of Fulbourn Hospital in February

Psychiatric unit failed to report ‘serious sexual assault’ allegations

Works are underway at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, as Morgan Sindall Construction transforms a disused modular structure into a new £5.8 million resource centre.

Works are underway at Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, as Morgan Sindall Construction transforms a disused modular structure into a new £5.8 million resource centre.

State-of-the art £5.8m resource centre for Fulbourn Hospital

The chart presented to Cambridgeshire County Council strategy and resources committee. It gives an indication of FTE days off (over a rolling 12 month period) to anxiety, mental health, depression and stress

The chart presented to Cambridgeshire County Council strategy and resources committee. It gives an indication of FTE days off (over a rolling 12 month period) to anxiety, mental health, depression and stress

Cambridgeshire County Council

Stress, anxiety, mental health and depression prompt rise in days off

A man from Littleport facing eviction fears

A man from Littleport facing eviction fears

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Man facing eviction fears 'absolute disaster' despite council help

Cambridgeshire Expressive Arts and Counselling Centre has been selected as Ely Hero Awards' chosen charity for 2022.

Cambridgeshire Expressive Arts and Counselling Centre has been selected as Ely Hero Awards' chosen charity for 2022.

Hero mental health charity recognised by the Queen hailed as 'lifeline'

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

Will Young speaking about his new book, Be Yourself and Happier, at Cambridge Literary Festival's Spring Festival 2022.

'It's good to be back' - Literati enjoy Cambridge Literary Festival's triumphant spring 2022 return

Laura Brown's (inset) 'My Emotions Activity Book' has been translated for Ukrainian child refugees.

Laura Brown's (inset) 'My Emotions Activity Book' has been translated for Ukrainian child refugees.

Financial crime analyst’s book made available to Ukrainian child refugees

Cambridgeshire police officers Scott Lloyd (L) and Paul Law (R) are taking on a 237-mile charity challenge in May for mental health charity, Mind.

Cambridgeshire police officers Scott Lloyd (L) and Paul Law (R) are taking on a 237-mile charity challenge in May for mental health charity, Mind.

Charity Fundraiser

Officers to take on 237-mile challenge for ‘absolutely invaluable’ charity

Roger Hickford, former deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, has been heavily criticised into the county council report into #farmgate, his acquisition of a county farms estate tenancy, Manor Farm, Girton.

Roger Hickford, former deputy leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, has been heavily criticised into the county council report into #farmgate, his acquisition of a county farms estate tenancy, Manor Farm, Girton.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Bullying councillor left staff in tears and affected mental health of others

Tributes have been paid to Josh Maasdorp, who died at the age of 21.

Tributes have been paid to Josh Maasdorp, who died at the age of 21.

Tribute to 'best big brother' who adored his young siblings

PC Leo Clarke at the Police Federation Bravery Awards Ceremony in London

PC Leo Clarke at the Police Federation Bravery Awards Ceremony in London

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Attacked PC nominated for bravery award

Leslie Boyce has shed over 10 stone in just over four months after joining up with personal trainer Ryan Buckley. Left: Leslie before and right, him after his weight loss.

Leslie Boyce has shed over 10 stone in just over four months after joining up with personal trainer Ryan Buckley. Left: Leslie before and right, him after his weight loss.

Leslie 'faster, fitter, happier' after losing 10 stone in four months

Cllr Susan van de Ven (left), vice chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s adults and health committee, and TV presenter and actor Stephen Fry have supported a national campaign to tackle mental health issues.

Cllr Susan van de Ven (left), vice chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s adults and health committee, and TV presenter and actor Stephen Fry have supported a national campaign to tackle mental health issues.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Councillors support celebrity-backed drive to tackle mental health stigma

Psychotherapist, Ed Tuffnell from Cambridge is aiming to complete the equivalent of nearly two marathons in just one day.

Psychotherapist, Ed Tuffnell from Cambridge is aiming to complete the equivalent of nearly two marathons in just one day.

Ed’s 50-mile run on World Mental Health Day

Ely officer, PC Lucy Holderness climbed Mount Snowdon overnight to raise funds for mental health charity, MIND.

Ely officer, PC Lucy Holderness climbed Mount Snowdon overnight to raise funds for mental health charity, MIND.

Charity Fundraiser

PC Lucy climbs Mount Snowdon for charity

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust's (CPFT) survey will allow researchers to find out how different people coped during the pandemic and recent lockdowns.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust's (CPFT) survey will allow researchers to find out how different people coped during the pandemic and recent lockdowns.

Volunteers needed for survey investigating the impact of Covid-19

Mark Jones is taking on the 300-mile cycle challenge from Ely to West Yorkshire later this month (September) for Rethink Mental Illness.

Mark Jones is taking on the 300-mile cycle challenge from Ely to West Yorkshire later this month (September) for Rethink Mental Illness.

Charity Fundraiser

300-mile charity cycle challenge for mental illness

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind were given a £1,000 donation by homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Catherine Keating, community fundraiser at CPSL Mind, with Barratt and David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire sales

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind were given a £1,000 donation by homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Catherine Keating, community fundraiser at CPSL Mind, with Barratt and David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire sales

Mental health charity gets £1,000 donation to support suicide prevention

A guardian has spoken of her frustration at trying to access mental health services for an 11-year-old child. (Stock image)

A guardian has spoken of her frustration at trying to access mental health services for an 11-year-old child. (Stock image)

'I hit brick walls' says guardian fighting for child mental health support

Jake Scott-Paul (right) and George Marsden, are taking on the Spartans “Super” obstacle race in July to raise money for mental health charity Mind. The lads have been kitted out by Soopa Doopa so they will be easily spotted in their electric green

Jake Scott-Paul (right) and George Marsden, are taking on the Spartans “Super” obstacle race in July to raise money for mental health charity Mind. The lads have been kitted out by Soopa Doopa so they will be easily spotted in their electric green

Friends raise £2,270 for charity ahead of 'gruelling' challenge

Rachael Mustill and Lynn Riches, who lead the mental health and child protection provision at Ely College.

Rachael Mustill and Lynn Riches, who lead the mental health and child protection provision at Ely College.

College and sixth form's 'gold' rating for 'outstanding' mental health provision

Caring Together is a charity supporting carers and provides homecare and breaks for people with a range of needs across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk.

Caring Together is a charity supporting carers and provides homecare and breaks for people with a range of needs across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk.

How homecare can have a positive impact on your loved ones

Counsellor Lesley Gordon from Ely has moved her practise outdoors in a bid to continue work while following coronavirus restrictions.

Counsellor Lesley Gordon from Ely has moved her practise outdoors in a bid to continue work while following coronavirus restrictions.

Counsellor moves practise outdoors with ‘Walk and Talk Sessions’

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

Gavin Francis and Rachel Clarke will be taking part in Cambridge Literary Festival's online event A Year on the NHS Frontline.

COVID-19: Literary festival event to mark anniversary of first lockdown

Hundreds of prominent figures and experts in the world of science, current affairs and the arts will take part in the new Cambridge Festival.

Hundreds of prominent figures and experts in the world of science, current affairs and the arts will take part in the new Cambridge Festival.

Experts to discuss mental health at new online festival

David Rose from Soham is the only person in the UK living with ultra-rare disease Occipital Horn Syndrome.

David Rose from Soham is the only person in the UK living with ultra-rare disease Occipital Horn Syndrome.

Man with ultra-rare disease backs awareness campaign

The haunting painting depicts Dr Andrew Johnston from the John Farman ICU at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

The haunting painting depicts Dr Andrew Johnston from the John Farman ICU at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Haunting Addenbrooke’s doctor portrait captures effects of Covid-19

Rackham Church of England Primary School in Witchford near Ely are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week.

Rackham Church of England Primary School in Witchford near Ely are supporting Children’s Mental Health Week.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Primary school’s creative take on Children’s Mental Health Week

Visitors watching swans shortly after sunrise.

Visitors watching swans shortly after sunrise.

‘Wetlands Wellbeing Guide’ launched to help mental health in lockdown

Non-profit mental health organisation MAD Millennials has been launched in Cambridgeshire thanks to a funding boost. Matthew Simpson, Mad Millennial Mentor for Cambridgeshire, is pictured.

Non-profit mental health organisation MAD Millennials has been launched in Cambridgeshire thanks to a funding boost. Matthew Simpson, Mad Millennial Mentor for Cambridgeshire, is pictured.

Mental health peer support scheme launched for millennials

Members of the public donated more than 300 donations for CHS Group’s annual Christmas shoe box appeal.

Members of the public donated more than 300 donations for CHS Group’s annual Christmas shoe box appeal.

More than 300 donations made to charity's Christmas shoe box appeal