Councillor Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing and Public Health, visited Gateway Community Gardens, celebrating the life-changing impact of the Steps2Work Wellbeing programme—an innovative initiative supporting the mental health and resilience of Surrey residents who are unemployed. This vulnerable group, often facing heightened risks of mental ill health, is at … Continue reading
Councillor Mark Nuti, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing & Public Health, visited a small farm, nestled in a village in Surrey, that is making a big difference to the wellbeing of young people with complex mental health needs. The East Surrey Care Farm Project is providing a nurturing environment for young … Continue reading
Children in Stoke, Ash and Westborough have been taking part in Olympic themed activities as part of a scheme awarded over £120,000 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. The Children’s Holiday Inclusive Play Scheme (CHIPS) had a fun-filled summer thanks to generous support from the fund, which supports people in improving their emotional health and … Continue reading
A Surrey organisation is addressing the social isolation experienced by autistic girls after receiving £49,999 from the Mental Health Investment Fund. Appeer CIC recently received the funding, which enabled organisers to deliver support sessions for the young girls, along with their parents and carers. The project focuses on creating safe, supportive spaces where autistic girls … Continue reading
A theatre company based in Caterham, Surrey, says a £28,000 grant has helped them to continue enhancing the lives of adults and young people with disabilities and mental health challenges. Prospero Theatre Company received the grant from the Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) which allowed them put on the show The Return of Jafar. The … Continue reading