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5 Ways to Stop Overthinking
"Overthinking is the art of solving problems you don’t have." - James Clear (American Author of the Bestselling Self-Help Book Atomic Habits) Thinking too much is an inevitable part of the human experience. Whether it’s spiralling thoughts, decision paralysis, or…
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“I’m Part of a Family”: Life at Adamson House with Michaela
When Michaela first arrived at Adamson House, she was stepping into the unknown. After a period of crisis and hospital care, the move to supported living felt uncertain - unfamiliar territory after a difficult chapter in her life. But in…
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Do You Have an Addictive Brain?
When we talk about addiction, the focus is often on the behaviour, whether it’s drinking, gambling, using drugs, or even compulsive internet use. But behind these habits lies something far more complex: the brain. More specifically, some people may have…
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Why Health & Social Care Can’t Keep Settling for the Minimum
If you work in supported living, you’ll be all too familiar with the ongoing pressures faced across the UK: stretched teams, increasing demand, and fragile funding just to name a few. The recent June 2025 Spending Review brought welcome news…
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6 Ways to Stay Mindful This Summer
As we leave spring, the season of fresh starts behind, summer arrives with an entirely different, more mindful energy. The days stretch longer, the light lingers, and there's a natural pull to get outside, breathe deeper, and live a little…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Journalling
There’s something so soothing in the mundane act of putting pen to paper. Is it because we’re in a world where we’re constantly connected and rarely offered a moment to really pause? Most likely, but still, it’s no secret that…
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Saxon House Open Day Marks Milestone for Supported Living in Bury
Northern Healthcare, in collaboration with Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, hosted a special open day on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, to celebrate the successful launch of Saxon House — a new move-on supported living service in the heart of Bury. Saxon…
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Northern Healthcare Celebrates the Success of Its Future Leaders Programme
25 Future Leaders Graduate as 7 Earn Promotions and 5 Step into Leadership Roles Northern Healthcare proudly announces the successful completion of its flagship Future Leaders Programme – a comprehensive leadership development initiative designed to equip aspiring leaders with the…
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Why So Few Autistic People Are in Work and How to Change That
The employment challenges faced by autistic people have been discussed in public discourse for nearly ten years now, and the problem still remains unresolved. Early influential articles like “Why Interviews Exclude Autistic People: A Personal Perspective” published in 2016 by…
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is one of the most widely misunderstood mental health conditions, especially around what the disorder really involves. It’s not just “mood swings” or being “up and down.” For someone living with bipolar disorder, the highs and lows can…
