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More people are becoming homeless in Leicester as cost of living crisis deepens says charity

Around half of the people seen by Action Homeless have used their services before – but it has seen ‘more new faces’ than ever this year. The boss of a Leicester homeless charity has said they have seen a large amount of new people this winter as a result of the cost of living crisisContinue reading “More people are becoming homeless in Leicester as cost of living crisis deepens says charity”

Cost of living: Charity warns of mental health pandemic

The cost-of-living crisis is leaving people in Northern Ireland less able to do things that support good mental health, a charity has warned. The Mental Health Foundation said concerns over finances are negatively impacting people’s quality of life. In a survey of 1,498 people, 27% of adults reported poorer quality sleep, while 22% said theyContinue reading “Cost of living: Charity warns of mental health pandemic”

Mental health services are creaking under the pressure of rising demand

Public attitudes to mental health have transformed, as increasing numbers reject the stigma historically attached to conditions such as anxiety and depression. In 2021, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy conducted a survey of more than 6,000 people and found that, compared to five years ago, 83 per cent think it is more sociallyContinue reading “Mental health services are creaking under the pressure of rising demand”

Mental health staff to work in ambulances and 999 call centres as crisis hits UK

Mental health nurses and psychiatrists will work in 999 call centres and accompany paramedics on ambulance callouts, it has been announced. People facing mental health crises can access immediate help with the new scheme, it’s hoped. The move, announced by NHS England today, comes after demand for mental health crisis services doubled since 2017. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, it has increased byContinue reading “Mental health staff to work in ambulances and 999 call centres as crisis hits UK”

I Afrika provides a safe and loving home away from the streets

The streets and alleyways of Kenya’s cities are no place for children, yet tens of thousands of boys and girls call these harsh, violent and hungry places their home.  I Afrika was established more than a decade ago to offer street children an alternative – a place of support, safety and family. A place where kids can againContinue reading “I Afrika provides a safe and loving home away from the streets”

New Borehole for the I Afrika Property in Kenya

We are delighted to have funded the drilling and creation of a new borehole on the I Afrika property in Kenya.  I Afrika is a grassroots organization which provides holistic care for children rescued from the brutal streets of Nairobi. Many of these children, some as young as five, have complex emotional and physical needsContinue reading “New Borehole for the I Afrika Property in Kenya”