World Mental Health Day is an important day for us as a mental health charity. So we were ecstatic to be able to celebrate this important day by wearing our pyjamas to work for our #LampPJDay, in solidarity with those experiencing a mental health issue. Using this day to spread awareness of mental health within our […]
Following on from the success of our Fashion show in February, where our aim was to provide members of the community with an opportunity to get pampered to support both body positivity, and empower those participating, we partnered up with Glitterbug in September to raise money for Lamp by hosting a burlesque show! Burlesque is […]
Christmas is a fantastic time for many. It is a time that most spend with either family, friends, loved ones, neighbours or all of the above. Christmas allows many of us to celebrate, be it for traditional or religious reasons, the bonds we have with those around us. However for many, this time of the […]
Lamp have partnered up with Big Difference Company to work on a project that we hope will contribute to positively impacting mental health. Big Difference Company are a Leicester based charity, and are the brains behind the producing of the Leicester Comedy Festival. After growing in size due to the success of the festival, they […]
The Mental Health Act 1983 is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health issue. In October 2017 the then Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced a review of the Mental Health Act to address rising detentions, racial disparity in the use of the Act and […]
On the 10th October 2019, Lamp are celebrating World Mental Health Day to highlight the impact of mental health in our everyday lives. So, we want YOU to get involved, by wearing your pyjamas to school, to work, or even to the shops! But first… Let’s Talk About: why we wear pyjamas. Pyjamas symbolise for […]
The individuals that make Lamp, Lamp, are an integral part of what we do. It is essential that we try to support and uplift those who come into contact with us, which includes members of staff and volunteers. This also consists of showing support for those who are striving to realise an ambition of theirs. […]
Aylestone Hall Bowls Club held a Charity Gala Event on Sunday 4th August 2pm – 5pm at Aylestone Hall Gardens to raise funds for Lamp. They raised £525 from donations. A member of our staff attended the bowls club and was kindly presented with the cheque and some flowers from Lilly Brighton, the president […]
On August 4th 2019, Lamp were kindly invited to attend a health and wellbeing day, organised by The Shree Prajapati Association. Lamp were offered the opportunity to run a stall at the event to help bring awareness to mental health in our local community. We were able to hand out leaflets and information to attendees […]
It is vital for us as a mental health charity that we not only offer help and support to those experiencing mental health issues, but also to those who are caring for either a family member, a loved one, or a neighbour with mental health issues. Events can give many people a space to enjoy […]
