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  • High-Functioning Depression
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    What is High-Functioning Depression?

    High-functioning depression can be difficult to spot. A person with high-functioning depression will usually experience the majority of the same symptoms as a person with clinical depression. The main difference is that the symptoms tend to be less debilitating. Sadly,…

  • Mental Health Awareness Week
    Mental Health Awareness
    4 min read

    Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!

    Mental Health Awareness Week is coming to a close, and we wanted to reflect on how we've supported it over the past seven days. In this article, we're going to recap what Mental Health Awareness Week is about, the theme…

  • The Stars of Social Care
    Northern Healthcare Company News
    2 min read

    The Stars of Social Care Awards Finalists!

    We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards at The Stars of Social Care Awards.  The Stars of Social Care Awards are a duo of two annual events for the home care and care home…

  • Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    4 min read

    Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 at Northern Healthcare

    What is Mental Health Awareness Week? Created by The Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) runs every year and is the biggest opportunity for the UK to join together to focus on prioritising mental health. “The week aims…

  • Care Awards 2024
    Careers Northern Healthcare Company News
    4 min read

    2024 Care Awards | Congratulations, Katie!

    Well done, Katie! We are delighted to announce that our very own Katie Nazurally, Team Leader at Milnshaw House, has been crowned the winner of the Rising Star Award at this year's 2024 Care Awards. The award “recognises exceptional talent…

  • Multiple Sclerosis
    Mental Health Awareness
    5 min read

    Multiple Sclerosis | MS Awareness Week 2024

    The week commencing 22nd April is officially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week. In this article, we will explore MS, the signs and symptoms, types, causes and more about MS Awareness Week. MS Awareness Week Created by the MS Society, MS…

  • Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    Eating Disorders: Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)

    In the fourth blog of our series highlighting the several types of eating disorders, we are going to explore Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED). In this article, we look at the characteristics and symptoms, the treatments available, and…

  • Mental Health Crisis
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    4 min read

    How to Respond to a Mental Health Crisis

    *Sensitive content. Please note that this article may be triggering to some. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page. If you are seriously worried about yourself or a loved one,…

  • Cat Sleeping
    Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    Why Do We Need Sleep?

    Sleep is essential and affects our physical, mental, and social health. It is considered one of the most essential functions of the body and directly impacts how we feel on a day-to-day basis. We all do it and we all…

  • Moss Lodge
    Northern Healthcare Company News
    2 min read

    Welcome to Moss Lodge

    Northern Healthcare is excited to welcome everyone to our brand new 24/7 supported living service in the North West, Moss Lodge.    Our Rochdale-based supported living service will officially open its doors in April 2024 and will support people living with…