Dementia is often thought of as a condition of later life, but thousands of people in the UK are diagnosed before the age of 65. Known as young-onset dementia, it can strike individuals in the midst...
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Carer, Guardian, Survivor: Peter’s Story of Quiet Strength and Steady Progress
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Breaking the Silence: Why We Struggle to Talk About Grief
Community Development Worker
Sep 12, 2025 | 2025, Recruitment 2
Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme)Location: Edgbaston (Hybrid with community outreach)Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be...
Breathing Again After Trauma: Chloe’s Step by Step Return to Life
Sep 5, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Other Services
When Chloe returned from that night, the physical wound above her right eye was just the beginning. In a nation where one in eight women experience sexual assault, stalking, or domestic abuse...
When Everything Unravels: Reena’s Story of Courage, Care, and Small Steps Forward
Aug 29, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
In the UK, where over 2.4 million adults experience domestic abuse annually, survivors often face compounded challenges—navigating the trauma of abuse, financial instability, and health crises...
Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) Co-Lead
Aug 25, 2025 | 2025, Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnerships, Recruitment 2
Position: Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) Co-Lead – DudleyLocation: Dudley (hybrid role – some work can be home-based, but attendance at meetings and community events across...
“It Feels Like Winning the Lottery”: How Practical Support Helped One Nan Care for Her Granddaughter
Aug 22, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Early Help Edgbaston & Northfield, Uncategorized
Not every act of care begins with grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s about a chair. For Irene (name changed), 57, looking after her 14-year-old granddaughter Mollie (name changed) came with more...
A Cup of Coffee and a Fresh Start: Finding Confidence After Loss
Aug 15, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
In the quiet corners of Solihull, where the hum of daily life can sometimes mask the silent struggles of its residents, a simple cup of coffee is brewing more than just warmth—it’s fostering...
From Isolation to Involvement: Janet’s Journey Reimagined
Aug 8, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Solihull Lifestyle Services
Across the UK, emerging interventions show that combining gentle mental health outreach with structured lifestyle support isn’t just effective—it’s transformative. A recent NHS-backed study revealed...
From Fast Food to Fresh Starts: A Couple’s Weight Loss Turnaround
Jul 23, 2025 | 2025, Case Stories, Solihull Lifestyle Services
In an era where quick fixes and fad diets dominate headlines, stories of steady, sustainable change stand out. Take, for instance, the inspiring journey of a couple from East Harling, Norfolk, who...