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This is a very special year for us, as it marks the 30th anniversary of Concern Group! On Friday we celebrated the Group’s achievements at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, with a ceremony which included the presentation of our Employee Awards. Speakers included…

Today, the BBC reported that one in three female students in the UK has a mental health problem. This compared with around a fifth of male undergraduates, according to a YouGov survey of 1,061 students. Overall, 27%…

This month, we’re focussing on the importance of  a healthy Work Life Balance. What is Work Life Balance? Having a healthy work-life balance isn’t about spending equal amounts of time at home and at work.  It’s more about feeling you are…

This month, we’re turning our attention to anxiety to raise awareness and provide information about an issue that affects many of us. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a normal feeling which we all experience from time to time in stressful or…

This week is Men’s Health Week – this year, the theme is stress. Looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Recognising that you need some support is not a sign…

It’s Men’s Health Week! The theme of the week this year (13 – 20 June 2016) is stress. As we know, our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Unfortunately, men are significantly less likely than women to…

PRESS RELEASE Thursday 19 May marks the launch of a search for local Wellbeing Heroes, who are to be honoured at the Calderdale Wellbeing Heroes Awards ceremony on 10 October 2016. The ceremony is to be hosted by Insight Healthcare,…

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! The theme of the week (16-22 May) is relationships. Good, supportive relationships are key to our mental health; investing in relationships is as important as investing in our physical health. The Mental Health…

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The event is run by The Mental Health Foundation and aims to raise awareness of mental health issues, remove the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourage us to think about our own mental…