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World Mental Health Day
Why early support matters World Mental Health Day is on 10 October, and this year’s focus is on making sure we can all access the support we need, right when we need it most. Looking after our mental health isn’t only about what happens in a crisis. It’s also about...
Black History Month
Understanding the challenges Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of Black communities. It’s also an important opportunity to acknowledge the mental health challenges that disproportionately affect Black...
University of Warwick students go green at Mind Allotments
University of Warwick medical students recently swapped the classroom for the great outdoors at our allotments – and didn’t hesitate to get stuck in. From digging up potatoes and weeding, to hedge trimming, painting and learning about growing fresh produce, they...
DRM takes on the South Coast Challenge
DRM Conquers the South Coast Ultra Challenge for Mental Health We are thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Bill, Erin at DRM Clothing, who took on the South Coast Ultra Challenge in September to support Coventry, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire Mind....
Supporting those who support us: Emergency Workers Day
On 9th September 2025, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind was invited by the Warwickshire Police Health and Wellbeing Team to Warwickshire Police Headquarters at Leek Wootton to mark Emergency Workers Day. Dee and volunteer drive, Neil, attended with our...
Nurturing our team, nurturing our residents: St Clair Gardens team day
Our incredible staff team at St Clair Gardens, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind's 24-hour mental health nursing facility in Coventry, recently took time out for a much-deserved away day. The morning was spent reflecting on our achievements over the past...
Bikathon at The Yard: 649 miles cycled for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Saturday 6 September, The Yard in Coventry held a bikeathon fundraiser to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 14 hours, riders clocked up an incredible 649 miles, shining a light on the stark realities of lives lost to suicide and the ongoing need for support....
World Suicide Prevention Day
Understanding the wide impact of suicide When someone dies by suicide, it doesn’t just affect them; it ripples out into the lives of so many people who loved, knew or worked alongside them. On average, around 135 people feel the impact of every single suicide,...
On the road to better mental health in Droitwich
On Saturday 23 August, we took our wellbeinfg vehicle to Saltfest, Droitwich for the very first time. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the canal, the event created a varied day, from mock Viking villages and battle re-enactments to community stalls and live...
Caring for your mind through grief | Grief Awareness Day 2025
30th August is National Grief Day, so we asked one of our trainers, Michela, to write about how you can look after your mental health while experiencing grief.Although 72% of the British public find grief difficult to talk about, all of us at some point in our lives...
Cricket, Community, and a Cause: Nuneaton’s Charity Fun Day Hits a Six for Mental Health
On Sunday 24th August 2025, the sun shone brightly over Nuneaton Cricket Club as the local community came together for a day filled with energy, purpose and heart. This year’s charity fun day was held in memory of cherished members of the cricket community, raising an...
Bringing wellbeing to the Worcester Show 2025
On Sunday 10th August, Coventry, Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind took our resource vehicle to the Worcester Show at Pitchcroft Racecourse. This was our first outing with the vehicle in Worcester, driven by our volunteer Neil. Once again, it proved to be an...