Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is suicide prevention. If you are struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out and talk. Never feel that you’re alone. Talk to someone.
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Benefits Platform Launch Competition Winners
Launched in July 2019, our Employee Assistance Programme, has been designed to support our employees to look out for their health, their families and their finances. Already we have lots of employees enjoying the benefits, rewards and wellbeing services our new platform provides – including our launch competition winners!
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Alcohol Change UK Cymru Annual Conference
Potens were proud to support the Alcohol Change UK’s annual conference in Wales 2019 on Wednesday 18th of September, helping to raise awareness and promote specialist services set up for people who might not fit the usual treatment criteria – including some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
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Larwood House take on Sweatember 30 day fitness challenge!
This month Larwood House, Potens residential service in Nottingham, are taking on the Sweatember Challenge to raise awareness and support Cancer Research UK.
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Grace is Volunteering
Congratulations to Grace who lives at Conifer Lodge, in Torquay, for successfully sourcing and securing a volunteering job at her local YMCA Charity Shop.
Lancashire Star Award for George
Congratulations to George Piggins who has received an ICT Star Award from Lancashire Adult Learning, awarded to George at their Annual Star Awards ceremony.
Remembering Christine
On the 5th August the individuals and team at Cae Glas in North Wales held a very special memorial afternoon to remember their wonderful friend Christine.
Achieve with Us – 30th Ball!
The celebrations continue, this time at Achieve With Us, who held a Ball last month to celebrate Potens’ 30 year anniversary!
John raises £5000 for Cancer Research
John Buckley, who lives at Potens’ Grange Mount in Wirral, has raised £5000 for Cancer Research UK this year by organising and taking part in a host of fundraising events.
Time to Change Champion Training
It’s never been more important to tackle mental health stigma in the workplace, that’s why Potens has signed up to the Time to Change Campaign – demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental health in the workplace. In response, Potens’ Time to Change Champions are receiving formal training to support the organisations Time to Change campaign pledge.
