In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle with anxiety at some point in our lives. While there are lots of ways to manage it, one simple but powerful method is getting hands-on. Whether it’s painting, gardening, baking, or building…
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson Spring is nature’s way of showing us that transformation can be both powerful and beautiful. After…
At Northern Healthcare, we understand that staying active looks different for everyone, and as a supported living service provider, we see firsthand how movement plays a key role in both physical and mental well-being. The people we support have their…
What is Mindfulness? The key to happiness? Brain-changing? As effective as leading anti-depressants? These conversations around mindfulness have been ongoing since the practice gained widespread recognition in the 20th century for its ability to improve mental and physical well-being. However, with…
In the field of mental health and psychological assessments, the 5 Ps formulation is a widely used framework that helps professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s mental health challenges. At Northern Healthcare, we regularly encounter complex mental health…
Loneliness is a universal human experience. In fact, when the Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducted a survey in December 2024 to January 2025, 7.7% of UK adults felt lonely often or always – that’s 1 in 13 adults. However,…
As a supported living service, we understand the vital role emotional health plays in overall well-being. Every day, we pride ourselves on recognising and processing our own emotions while supporting those we care for on their personal journeys. Emotional health…
In a world where stress, anxiety and depression are increasingly prevalent, many people are turning to creative methods to improve their mental health, and one of the most popular tools is something we engage with daily: music. Whether it’s a…
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but it’s also the perfect time to reflect on the most important relationship you’ll ever have – the one with yourself! A 2024 consumer report by Storyly found “A significant shift in…
At Northern Healthcare we understand the importance of empowering those we support to maintain their independence and make informed decisions about their lives. A key aspect of our supported living service provision is equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge…
Health and fitness fads can be hard to avoid as we head into the new year. But what about long-term health and lifestyle changes? Positive New Year's resolutions are always worth making, but at your own pace and on your…
Screen time and how it affects our mood Screen time and blue light are words you might have heard before but you’re not quite sure what they mean. In this blog we seek out the answer to how screen…
Ever since 1992 April has been Stress Awareness Month held by the Stress Management Society to raise awareness of one of the biggest public health challenges that we are currently facing. The negative impact that stress has on all individuals…
Christmas can be a difficult time for many of us, but particularly for those of us in the healthcare industries who are still working over the holiday period, it can be even more stressful than usual. Health and wellbeing apps…
Work can be challenging and stressful at times, and so it is important to look after your mental health. This not only ensures that you are happy and healthy, but in addition, taking care of your own mental health needs…
Please join us in welcoming our new Clinical Development Director, Dawn Fearn, to the Northern Healthcare team! Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role and is excited to get stuck in with lots of new ideas…
We all lead busy lives and sometimes finding the time to look after yourself can be difficult. Some self-care methods can be time-consuming and hard to incorporate into our hectic day-to-day lives. Here are five small changes you can make…
