Here you will find our industry and company news as well as tips and advice on various mental health conditions. We share videos and downloadable resources which tell you a little more about us. This page is also dedicated to ‘Home Life’ so you can keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events from our services.
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…
A huge welcome to Sarah Colling who joins the Northern Healthcare team as People Director. Sarah brings over thirteen years of experience in Senior HR leadership within the Health and Social Care industry. Her proven track record of strategic HR…
In today's fast-paced world, the search for effective ways to manage mental health has never been more critical. One practice that has gained significant traction in modern times is yoga. Beyond its well-known physical benefits, yoga offers profound advantages for…
International Women's Day, March 8 is a celebration of the countless achievements, contributions, and resilience of women worldwide. It's a day to honour the advocates who fought for equality and justice, and the everyday heroes who inspire us with their…
There's an inherently therapeutic and tranquil quality to the presence of water, an element that significantly enhances our overall sense of wellbeing and happiness. However, have you ever wondered about the scientific underpinnings of these positive effects? What does the…
With the assistance of our residents, we aim to dispel misunderstandings regarding mental health, autism, and learning disabilities. Helena a resident at Amy Johnson House, our supported living service in Hull, shares her personal journey of mental health and anxiety…
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Donna Creighton who joined us recently on a Nurse Preceptorship Program. Nurse Preceptorship Programs offer invaluable benefits to both new nursing graduates and the organisations that implement them. These structured mentorship…
We often fail to recognise the simple yet reflective act of walking. Beyond its physical benefits, walking boasts a remarkable capacity to enhance our mental wellbeing. Whether it's a leisurely stroll in the park or a brisk walk, the therapeutic…
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many individuals find themselves grappling with a change in mood and energy levels. For some, this annual occurrence is more than just a case of the winter blues - it’s Seasonal…
Sara Foster recently joined the team as Service Manager at Mary Seacole House. We caught up with her to hear about her passion for mental health and the importance of supporting resident and team development. What attracted you to apply…
Learning and development are of the utmost importance at NHC, and we pride ourselves on providing continuous learning opportunities for all team members. One of the many options for our team members to develop their skills on the job is…
Northern Healthcare’s Trafford-based supported living service is celebrating a significant milestone marking the service’s one-year anniversary. On Friday 24 March Adamson House hosted an afternoon tea whilst reflecting on a busy first year. The day was dedicated to honouring all the people…
Northern Healthcare’s Carlisle-based supported living service is marking a key milestone as the team and residents celebrate the service’s one-year anniversary. On Wednesday 22nd February Kirk House hosted an afternoon tea whilst reflecting on a busy first year since they…
With the help of our residents, we are hoping to break down the misconceptions surrounding mental health, autism and learning disabilities. One of our residents from Glen Garth House, our supported living service in Barrow-in-Furness shares his mental health recovery…
Hayley is 24 years old and came to Holland House in July 2021 on a 12-week discharge to assess placement from The Harbour Medium Secure Mental Health Unit (Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust). Following the initial 12-week placement, Hayley, her…
Mark Breden recently joined the team as Service Manager at our new supported living service in Chester. We caught up with him to find out what inspired him to pursue a career in supported living, and his ambitions for the…
With the help of our residents, we are hoping to break down the misconceptions surrounding mental health, autism and learning disabilities. One of our residents from Grainger House, our supported living service in Cradley Heath, Sandwell shares his mental health…
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year. With the help of our residents, we are hoping to break down the misconceptions surrounding mental health, autism and learning disabilities and give people hope that with the right support…
World Occupational Therapy Day is held annually on October 27th. The theme set by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) for this year’s event is ‘Opportunity + Choice = Justice’. Each year the day highlights the invaluable contributions of…
Careers in Adult Health and Social Care Are you looking for a rewarding career, where you can truly make a difference to people’s lives? Pop into one of our recruitment events to meet our team, learn about rewarding careers in…
Northern Healthcare Awards 2022 Winners We had a fantastic response with over 400 nominations for the Northern Healthcare Awards 2022 and many examples of how our team members go above and beyond each day to support our residents and each…
NEW Supported Living Service Sandbach Community Event Northern Healthcare is delighted to share that our new Sandbach service will be opening soon! This new 24/7 enhanced service will support adults living with a learning disability and empower individuals to build…
The summary below is intended as such and does therefore not represent the full depth and detail of the paper as published in Health and Social Care in the Community. A distinctive feature of the novel enhanced supported living…
Northern Healthcare secures backing to increase pay above the Real Living Wage for over two hundred adult health and social care employees Northern Healthcare, are an enhanced supported living provider with fifteen recovery services across England and over two hundred…
We’re delighted to open our latest 24/7 supported living service in Cumbria, Kirk House. Our Carlisle supported living service opened in January 2022 and will support people living with a mental health diagnosis, autism and/or learning disabilities. The service is…
We’re delighted to open our latest 24/7 supported living service in the North West, Adamson House. Our Trafford supported living service opened in December 2021 and will support people living with a mental health diagnosis, autism and/or learning disabilities. The…
Family and friends help raise funds for Holland House in Preston with sponsored swim On the 16th of September 2021, Lisa Quigley and Donna Nolan completed a sponsored swim tackling over 100 lengths of their local swimming pool to raise…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.…
Northern Healthcare Awards 2021 Winners With over 300 nominations received for the Northern Healthcare Awards 2021, our Directors had the difficult decision of choosing our winners. From June 21st to 25th, they were out on the road to thank them…
Practice placements are vital to the development of students as Occupational Therapists. In May Milnshaw House welcomed two Occupational Therapy students. In this article they explain why placements are so crucial to their professional development and what they learnt from…
In this blog Corrina, Service Manager at Amy Johnson House in Hull explains the many different aspects of her role: “I started working for Northern Healthcare last October (2020) and it has been really rewarding watching the service filling up…
In this article Hayley, Service Manager at Hyde Park House explains how the Northern Healthcare team support each other to provide a high quality service and the benefits of knowledge sharing and training to resident care: Support and training opportunities…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone's needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.…
Supporting someone living with schizophrenia can be hard if you don’t know what to do, but your help can make a huge difference. There are a lot of misconceptions attached to the diagnosis, so it is important to ensure you…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.…
The 4th of February marks one of the biggest days in the mental health calendar, especially this year as it is the final year Time to Change will be hosting Time to Talk Day. So, we need to get more…
Covid-19 has heighted the need to address the UK wide homelessness crisis. Between March and September 2020, over 50% of services across Great Britain reported an increase in need and demand for their services. In December 2020, Shelter published their…
Identifying what your potential future employer is looking for in their candidates will always give you the advantage over other applicants, so we interviewed Tori from the Northern Healthcare recruitment team to bring you the best tips and advice when…
It’s not long now until Christmas Day but for most of us it will be a little different this year, and whilst traditionally seen as the most wonderful time of the year, it’s ok to feel overwhelmed and struggle to…
As part of a guided reflective activity residents from Helena’s House discussed their journey to Northern Healthcare. Marilyn one of our residents who particularly enjoys putting pen to paper decided to write about her journey to share with the team:…
Each year our teams and residents show their support for local communities and charities in a number of different ways. During the run-up to the festive period, Northern Healthcare Head Office partnered with Trafford South Foodbank and started a campaign…
In a previous blog we looked at the types of personality disorders, the causes and treatment. In this blog we look at how you can support someone living with a personality disorder and signpost some resources you may find useful.…
A personality disorder is a condition that affects how you think, feel, behave and relate to other people. In this blog we look at the types of personality disorders, the conflicting views around the terminology, the possible causes and how…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise classes, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery…
Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people every year. With the help of our residents, we are hoping to break down the misconceptions surrounding mental health, autism and learning disabilities and help people to access the support they need.…
October is ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness of ADHD and helping individuals and families find support. In this blog we explore what ADHD is, causes and treatments options as well as signposting organisations dedicated…
Each person's experience of mental health is different, but by sharing our own experiences we can hopefully help others. For this year's "World Mental Health Day 2020" we asked our residents to share some of their experiences to hopefully help…
10th October 2020 is World Mental Health Day. It is a special opportunity to show your support for mental health and a time to reflect on your own wellbeing. This mental health day is the most significant one to date!…
The 29th September 2020 marks the day we celebrate and thank our Hidden Heroes working in prisons, IRCs, probation and youth justice services for the outstanding service they provide every day and especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Butler Trust…
"My journey to Service Manager started when I joined Northern Healthcare as a Support Worker in September 2018, and quickly formed strong bonds with my team members and residents. My role evolved to encompass some previous experience such as attending…
If someone is using a wheelchair would you question whether they need it? The answer is probably ‘no’. So why do some people question others when it comes to their mental health? A visible physical condition or disability is sometimes…
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. Nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year globally. World Suicide Prevention Day, taking place on the 10th September 2020, aims to continue the vital conversation about suicide; to show that…
Our mental health is our level of psychological wellbeing. It encompasses our social, physiological and emotional states; someone who has good mental health may feel balanced in these areas of their life. This video from ‘Mental Health at Work’ helps…
Each year in July Samaritans branches host local initiatives to raise awareness and discuss their services with their local communities. The #TalkToUs campaign kicked off on the 1 July, explaining the significance of the month long campaign, Samaritans shared: “…
The team at Montgomery House, a Northern Healthcare enhanced supported living service, were honoured to receive the ‘High Sheriff Special Recognition Award’ in acknowledgement of their outstanding contribution to their residents and the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. High Sheriff…
In a previous blog we discussed receiving a diagnosis of autism and some considerations for daily life and communication. In this blog we look at another key aspect of how someone living with autism may experience the world and how…
Autism also known as ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way people see, hear and relate to the world. Being autistic doesn’t mean that you have an illness or disease; it means your brain works…
It is estimated that up to 30% of the UK population report feeling lonely on a regular basis or for a prolonged period of time. Sadly, one in ten people also feel like they do not have a close friend, and one in…
As lockdown begins to ease, here at Northern Healthcare we are reflecting on the lessons learnt during the coronavirus outbreak. We made changes to the ways in which we support our residents and work together, as did our colleagues within…
At Mary Seacole House, one resident, JH is taking an active role in championing resident volunteering and will be joining the Occupational Therapy team as our in-house, “Resident Activity Coordinator”. ‘Putting people first’ is much more than just a soundbite…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.…
Our supported living services are full of activities with a busy calendar of group cooking classes, exercise, health and nutrition workshops, 1-2-1 time and occupational therapy to suit everyone’s needs and help the people we support reach their recovery goals.…
Northern Healthcare's response to COVID-19 is now published in the British Journal of Mental Health Nursing The COVID-19 crisis has impacted on us all. However, as lockdown measures begin to ease, people living with long-term mental health problems will remain…
1 in 100 people will experience an episode of schizophrenia in their lifetime. Many people have heard of schizophrenia, but they may not understand what schizophrenia means for individuals living with the diagnosis. ‘National Schizophrenia Awareness Day’ takes place on…
During Mental Health Awareness Week, 18 - 24 May 2020, our teams and residents joined together (virtually) to highlight the importance of 'Kindness' and to raise money for the 'The Mental Health Foundation' - a service which provides invaluable support…
The team at Holland House welcomed professional musician Antony Ellis for an afternoon of singing and dancing to help raise spirits during lockdown. Alison Crosslands, Holland House Service Manager said: “Music is so important for our residents, we find it…
The government has now lifted the majority of restrictions/measures to manage COVID-19. Northern Healthcare recognise that the virus still presents a potential threat to the vulnerable people we support and also to our employees and their ability to remain at…
Northern Healthcare have now opened a new service in Accrington, providing enhanced supported living accommodation for people with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities. Milnshaw House can accommodate up to 14 people in single en-suite rooms. The building also…
Industry experts discuss the evolution of the alliance between mental health and physical health, and the pathways from one to the other Event details This event from Northern Healthcare brings together mental and physical health care experts to share pioneering…
The team and residents at Montgomery House in Radcliffe are preparing for the ride of their lives this Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May 2020). Montgomery House have set an extremely impressive target - aiming to pedal 500 miles on…
There has been mass media coverage in recent weeks concerning the coronavirus and the implications for the future mental health of the UK population. Researchers are highlighting that indications from recent mental health polls, along with evidence from previous national…
Can we change our behaviours by challenging the negative thought processes that lead to those actions? This is the premise of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is used to help people who are living with a mental health diagnosis or…
The Northern Healthcare Annual Awards celebrate our colleagues who go the extra mile to provide outstanding support to our residents, and who are passionate and committed to their role. We value each of our team members for their dedication to…
Stress is something everyone experiences and feeling stressed is a natural reaction. But sometimes stress can feel constant, overwhelming or can even take over our everyday lives. Stress Awareness Month was founded in April 1992, with the aim of increasing…
When we think of the term “eating disorder” we often associate it with an individual who starves themselves, but it has many applications. An eating disorder is an unhealthy attitude towards food. It can involve eating too much, eating too…
Northern Healthcare have now opened a new service in Hull city centre, providing enhanced supported living accommodation for people with mental health problems, autism, brain injury and learning disabilities. Amy Johnson House can accommodate up to 18 people in single…
For some people, the world will feel like a pretty scary place to be right now. As the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have risen, it is only natural to feel anxious. A pandemic can have a detrimental effect on anyone’s…
Montgomery House are becoming well known for the wonderful causes the team and residents champion! Whether they are running in Race for Life, baking for Macmillan Coffee morning, making Christmas gift boxes for the homeless or hosting an evening of…
The term ‘bipolar disorder’ can seem scary, especially if a loved one has received this diagnosis. The first step to knowing how you can help, is to learn as much as you can about bipolar. The more you know, the…
Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Beauty sleep is a real thing, according to researchers who have shown that people who miss out on sleep do appear less attractive to others. According to a study, a couple…
Spending money is a necessity of life. Whether it’s your daily shop or a treat for the week, shopping has a pleasurable effect on the brain. But when does retail therapy, become a retail obsession? And, what can you do…
Spending time in the great outdoors can have a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. Do you ever feel more positive after a long walk in the countryside? Or, if you’re more adventurous, after a hike? That’s the harmonious relationship…
Although Christmas is a joyous time of year – for some it can be overwhelming. It is certainly not uncommon to feel drained around the holiday season. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, stress or addiction Christmas can trigger your…
In recognition of Carers Rights Day, we have created an article outlining our constant support to all carers and support workers throughout the world. Carers carry out an amazing job, and without them - the lives of many people wouldn’t…
Professor Kevin Gournay, our new non-executive chairman, along with Kelly Winstanley, Ashley Mancey-Johnson and Noel Tracey, have published a new article in the British Journal of Mental Health Nursing entitled “The Northern Healthcare model of enhanced living”. Abstract | Enhanced Supported…
An emerging trend throughout the assistance to mental health recovery is seen in the form of animal-assisted (or pet) therapy – where animals are used to interact and help humans who are struggling with numerous mental health conditions such as…
With knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties on the rise, more and more employers are taking note and putting into place procedures to help suffering employees. The purpose of this article is to outline how an employer can assist the…
