From 1 April 2025, a new voluntary sector partnership will be delivering some of the community mental health services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon

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25.03.2025

Changes to community mental health and wellbeing support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire - Second Step

From 1 April 2025, there will be some changes to the providers of community mental health services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

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04.03.2025

“When something bad happens, it can make you feel a little braver than you were before”: How visiting a wellness café taught me the value of my lived experiences. - Second Step

After her mum passed away in 2022, Tania’s faith in health services was shaken and she was left struggling with her own mental health. A chance decision to

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04.03.2025

‘Connection is so important but is so overlooked’ - Second Step

Amy Hardwick, Health Improvement Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Somerset Council has worked in partnership with Stepladder to improve men’s

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26.02.2025

New free online mindfulness exercises for people in North Somerset - Second Step

Introducing our new range of mindfulness exercises from North Somerset Wellbeing, free for adults (18+ years) who live in North Somerset. These recorded

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25.02.2025

Farewell Stepladder - Second Step

Our men’s mental health project in Somerset may be ending but the abundance of community groups still in the local area means there is plenty to

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19.02.2025

A fresh innings – finding friendship through sport and memories. - Second Step

At Bridgwater Cricket Club, Sporting Memories uses sport to get older men out of their houses and socialising with their peers with positive effects

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19.02.2025

Breaking barriers: Five revolutionary activists who shaped British history - Second Step

For LGBTQIA+ history Month, Phoebe Horrocks, Peer Recovery Navigator and LGBTQIA+ Lead at Second Step, reflects on the importance of activism in LGBTQIA+

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16.02.2025

Sowing the seeds of friendship - how farm visits help men's mental health - Second Step

A cup of tea, a chat, a bit of fresh air. But would you know where to find it? This Time to Talk Day we visited The Countrymen, just one of hundreds of small

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16.02.2025

"I'm happy to be alive and be here today, because of you guys" – our impact in 2024 - Second Step

We’re delighted to announce the release of our 2024 Impact Report, packed full of inspirational client stories, stats and just some of the incredible

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24.12.2024

Extension of the Changing Futures Programme in Bristol - Second Step

We are delighted to have received approval from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to extend our Changing Futures programme in

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18.12.2024

Tips for looking after yourself this Christmas - Second Step

Christmas is almost upon us and while it can be a joyful time, it is also okay to find the festive season tough. During this time of year there are steps you

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17.12.2024

Trauma-informed insights: Second Step at the international trauma-informed care in practice conference 2024 - Second Step

Second Step’s dedication to advancing trauma-informed practices was highlighted at the 5th International Trauma Informed Care in Practice online conference in

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10.12.2024

Knitting saved my life - Second Step

For many, crafting is a beloved hobby that brings joy and creative fulfilment, but for some, it can be a lifeline – a way to find solace, community, and

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10.12.2024

VCSE Mental Health Alliance gets new Independent Chair - Second Step

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Meadows MBE to the role of Independent Chair of the VCSE Mental Health Alliance in Bristol, North

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04.12.2024

Restorative Approaches: Could building relationships reduce Bristol’s housing crisis? - Second Step

A deepening housing crisis and lack of access to social housing means many people in Bristol are on the brink of homelessness. In response, Changing Futures

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04.12.2024

Animal encounters - Second Step

Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to find peace and space

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19.11.2024

How a group of people facing multiple disadvantage in Bristol are changing the services they use - Second Step

Independent Futures (IF) brings together people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage to shape and improve Bristol's public services. As part of the

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12.11.2024

Bringing hope and courage to life – The role of lived experience in mental health recovery work - Second Step

Tammie Hemmett joined Second Step in 2020 as Team Manager at Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Here she discusses the importance

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11.11.2024

Little and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change - Second Step

Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good and are achievable has a

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05.11.2024

Small steps can make a big difference – how rucking helped one man’s mental health - Second Step

For James Hughes, walking with a weighted rucksack helped his physical and mental wellbeing.

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30.10.2024

Waking up to the realities of Bristol’s past - Second Step

To mark this year’s Black History Month, Second Step Internal Comms Officer Josie shares her thoughts and feelings after joining a walking tour and talk based

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29.10.2024

Social prescribing initiatives prove their worth - Second Step

Over the past few years Somerset has become a leader throughout the UK in the field of social prescribing. Stepladder’s Michael Payne went along to a recent

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17.10.2024

Beside Project client raises funds for Second Step’s crisis support service, The Sanctuary - Second Step

Former Beside Project client and South Gloucestershire farmer Stephen Moorlen set up the Moments fundraising project in memory of his wife Carole after her

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17.10.2024

Second Step pressure causes The Independent to rethink the way it reports suicide deaths - Second Step

A headline reporting the death of cricketer Graham Thorpe did not meet The Samaritans’ media guidelines.

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08.10.2024

Come sit with us - Second Step

A project in Somerset offers a new way to support people who are finding life difficult. Our Stepladder Communications Officer Julie MacDonald finds out how

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02.10.2024

From near homelessness to living independently: How Ezra and the Hope Project helped Drew achieve his goals - Second Step

By Ezra Peregrine-Wheller, Hope Project worker

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01.10.2024

Paint and Lunch: How our artist colleagues and clients are bringing colour and creativity to our new Bristol offices - Second Step

A collaborative Paint and Lunch event aimed to create a “homely feel” for the new Second Step Pennywell Road offices in St Jude’s in Bristol.

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24.09.2024

Sign up: New FREE mental health and wellbeing workshops in South Gloucestershire - Second Step

Introducing our new range of free mental health and wellbeing workshops for adults (18+) living in South Gloucestershire.

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17.09.2024

Real life experiences inform homelessness and rough sleeping consultation in Somerset - Second Step

Somerset Council launched a public consultation in July to review its homelessness strategy. The work is being done alongside the Somerset Homelessness

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10.09.2024

A Walk for A Life. A walk for a friend. - Second Step

Stepladder's digital communications officer, Julie, explains what it was like to take part in A Walk for A Life in aid of World Suicide Prevention Day and her

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10.09.2024

Breaking the stigma of 'man up' - Second Step

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Drew shares his story with us, how his bond with his Hope Project worker Ezra helped him overcome barriers in his life, and

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28.08.2024

Could personalised budgets end homelessness and rough sleeping? - Second Step

Step Together, our innovative service supporting people facing multiple disadvantages in Somerset, is taking part in a nationwide Test and Learn Project to

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21.08.2024

Sign up now: Free six-week course for carers in North Somerset starting 26 September - Second Step

This September, North Somerset Wellbeing is running a free, six-week course for carers (18 years and over) who provide support to adults living in North

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19.08.2024

Succeeding Together: Insights and Innovations from Bristol Community Rehabilitation Services - Second Step

Our Bristol Community Rehabilitation Services team recently hosted a learning event to share their pathway and approach with colleagues from other areas of

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05.08.2024

Taking mental health outside - How regular trips to a forest near Bristol are helping people find solace and hope - Second Step

There is growing evidence surrounding the benefits of nature-based interventions for mental health. Many studies show that ‘forest bathing’ can reduce stress,

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29.07.2024

Taking steps towards hope - Second Step

When Bridgwater-based Dawn first met Claudia, her Recovery and Wellbeing Worker, she was stricken with grief after the death of her mum. She was unable to

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23.07.2024

Building brighter futures: Celebrating the opening of our Bristol office - Second Step

On Friday we held the official opening of our new office in Pennywell Road with clients, staff, Board members, volunteers, partners and commissioners joining

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16.07.2024

The power of peers - Second Step

Kate Thomas, the Peer Support Officer at Second Step, along with two peer workers, Lynn and Boaz, share their insights into the transformative power of peer

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09.07.2024

Sign up: Free wellbeing workshops for men in North Somerset - Second Step

North Somerset Wellbeing is teaming up with Beyond Equality to host three workshops focused on men’s wellbeing. The workshops are free and open to all men and

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Collaborative change for community mental health and wellbeing support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire - Second Step

Changes to community mental health and wellbeing support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire - Second Step

“When something bad happens, it can make you feel a little braver than you were before”: How visiting a wellness café taught me the value of my lived experiences. - Second Step

‘Connection is so important but is so overlooked’ - Second Step

New free online mindfulness exercises for people in North Somerset - Second Step

Farewell Stepladder - Second Step

A fresh innings – finding friendship through sport and memories. - Second Step

Breaking barriers: Five revolutionary activists who shaped British history - Second Step

Sowing the seeds of friendship - how farm visits help men's mental health - Second Step

"I'm happy to be alive and be here today, because of you guys" – our impact in 2024 - Second Step

Extension of the Changing Futures Programme in Bristol - Second Step

Tips for looking after yourself this Christmas - Second Step

Trauma-informed insights: Second Step at the international trauma-informed care in practice conference 2024 - Second Step

Knitting saved my life - Second Step

VCSE Mental Health Alliance gets new Independent Chair - Second Step

Restorative Approaches: Could building relationships reduce Bristol’s housing crisis? - Second Step

Animal encounters - Second Step

How a group of people facing multiple disadvantage in Bristol are changing the services they use - Second Step

Bringing hope and courage to life – The role of lived experience in mental health recovery work - Second Step

Little and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change - Second Step

Small steps can make a big difference – how rucking helped one man’s mental health - Second Step

Waking up to the realities of Bristol’s past - Second Step

Social prescribing initiatives prove their worth - Second Step

Beside Project client raises funds for Second Step’s crisis support service, The Sanctuary - Second Step

Second Step pressure causes The Independent to rethink the way it reports suicide deaths - Second Step

Come sit with us - Second Step

From near homelessness to living independently: How Ezra and the Hope Project helped Drew achieve his goals - Second Step

Paint and Lunch: How our artist colleagues and clients are bringing colour and creativity to our new Bristol offices - Second Step

Sign up: New FREE mental health and wellbeing workshops in South Gloucestershire - Second Step

Real life experiences inform homelessness and rough sleeping consultation in Somerset - Second Step

A Walk for A Life. A walk for a friend. - Second Step

Breaking the stigma of 'man up' - Second Step

Could personalised budgets end homelessness and rough sleeping? - Second Step

Sign up now: Free six-week course for carers in North Somerset starting 26 September - Second Step

Succeeding Together: Insights and Innovations from Bristol Community Rehabilitation Services - Second Step

Taking mental health outside - How regular trips to a forest near Bristol are helping people find solace and hope - Second Step

Taking steps towards hope - Second Step

Building brighter futures: Celebrating the opening of our Bristol office - Second Step

The power of peers - Second Step

Sign up: Free wellbeing workshops for men in North Somerset - Second Step

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