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Advocacy in Mental Health
It can be extremely frustrating when you have lots to say but don't know how to say, aren't listened to or simply can't communicate your needs in the best way. For individuals with a mental health diagnosis, it can be…
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World Mental Health Day 2024
This Thursday, the 10th of October, the world will observe World Mental Health Day 2024. The theme this year, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace." In this…
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Northern Healthcare Celebrates Award Success at the Great British Care Awards
Northern Healthcare is celebrating four award finalists at the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards The Great British Care Awards celebrates excellence across the care sector with twenty-five award categories, they pay tribute to organisations and individuals who…
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ADHD Awareness Month 2024
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month 2024 - the theme this year is 'Awareness is Key!' The month itself focuses on raising awareness of ADHD, providing reliable information on the condition and empowering people with ADHD to…
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Why Choose Supported Living?
Supported living provides refuge for those unable to cope at home, and is often a safe haven for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. According to the Supported Housing Alliance, "Over 600,000 people rely on supported…
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Northern Healthcare Rated ‘Good’ by CQC in Latest Inspection: Celebrating Excellence in Person-Centred Care
Northern Healthcare has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection carried out between 3 June 2024 and 12 June 2024. The rating reflects the company’s "open, honest and transparent culture," as recognised by…
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Your Guide to Phobias
Phobias affect two in one hundred people in the UK, a scary statistic for those with extreme anxiety around certain issues or situations. In this article, we are going to explore phobias and what they can do to a person…
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The National Care Awards Finalists!
Holland House Celebrates Award Success at the National Care Awards We are thrilled to announce that the team at Holland House have been shortlisted for 'Care Team of the Year' at the National Care Awards 2024. The National Care Awards…
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Dermatillomania: A Skin Picking Disorder
This is the second blog of our series highlighting the types of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) and is listed under ‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In this article, we will discuss what dermatillomania is, the…
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Your Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
If you work in care, you may have seen the phrase Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) used a fair bit. Have you ever considered what it means for you, and the people you look after? In this article, we'll talk…
