As Britain endures an extended period of lock down and isolation, an explosion of arts, crafts and creativity has seen the nation come together. As the Evening Standard reported last week gathering our pens and paper during this time to create rainbows and other signs became a huge symbol of shared optimism. The Standard’s article […]
After spending 8 weeks or more in total lockdown, many people now feel anxious about venturing into the wider world – understandably so. This week, The Independent’s Olivia Petter wrote a very valid article about the obstacles many people now face when learning to adapt to life post total lockdown. Olivia’s article explained that: “…returning […]
New research has found that older people are less likely to discuss mental health issues and less likely to be referred for treatment than younger people. The Metro has reported that according to research one in four over 65s has depression, but they are eight times less likely to be referred to mental health services […]
Lamp believes that the impact on of COVID-19 on mental health could be severe. Last week the BBC reported that Psychiatrists also think this way and many are concerned that those who need support may be too fearful to seek it. One psychiatrist was quoted as saying: “In old-age psychiatry our patients appear to have […]
Lamp has been severely affected by the current crisis. Calls to our advocates have surged significantly and yet we have had to cancel all planned fundraising events and activities. Please consider making a personal donation so that we can continue to fund our vital mental health support across Leicestershire . It is needed now, more […]
June 5th 2020 Daily Wellbeing Tip: Today’s Daily Wellbeing Tip: Forgive Yourself. If past or recent mistakes, big or small, are weighing on you, let them go. Tell yourself something good about you. Remind yourself life is hard and you cannot get things right all of the time. #StayWellWithLamp #WellbeingMatters May 23rd 2020 Daily Wellbeing […]
Mental health is important and of course, everyone has it. With 1 in 4 individuals experiencing poor mental health, it is very real for the 250,000 local people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – in fact as under-reporting is so extensive this number is just the tip of the iceberg. Analysts suggest that, in total, […]
Have you made plans for your Valentines Day weekend? If not, how about attending Thurnby Lions Club’s event, on the 15th February 2020, who have kindly asked to raise funds in aid of Lamp! The details are below as follows: Date: Saturday 15th February 2020 Venue: Leicester Marriott Hotel, Grove Park, Smith Way, Enderby, Leicester, […]
With 2019 being Lamp’s 30th year, we have had many fantastic achievements to celebrate. See our timeline below to show what we have been up to this year: January: We Launched our 30 Acts of Kindness initiative, with over 50 businesses getting involved! February: Apart of our #Lamp30Acts, we held a fashion show at the […]
