Unpaid carers contribute the equivalent of 4 million paid care workers to the social care system. But who is classed as an unpaid carer? What kind of support do they can and are they able to access it? We explore these questions in our report ➡️ kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Our workshop "Managing Money and Mental Health" will be held on the 17th June at Greyfriars. Register now to learn tips and skills about how to manage money while simultaneously caring for your mental health! Uni of Reading

I'm afraid we have decided to cancel our Managing Money and Mental Health online workshop due to low numbers. We are running this again later in the term in person on the 17th June at Greyfriars. Register on our website and please remember to confirm attendance!

Thank you to our very own Mark Dibben for this photo he took from one of the Reading for Wellbeing sessions we are currently holding at the Museum of English Rural Life #art #reading #wellbeing #mentalhealth The Museum of English Rural Life

Better presents "improving mental health with physical activity"

It's Mental Health Awareness Week next week! At Compass we are offering two additional free workshops surrounding Mental Health. They are "Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace" and "Understanding Common Mental Health Challenges". Register now to secure your space! #MHAW

SPACES AVAILABLE! This workshop provides an overview of common mental health challenges to increase awareness as well as: - Discuss common symptoms. - Explore healthy coping strategies. - Introduce useful skills and techniques such as grounding, journaling, and goal-setting.

SPACES AVAILABLE! This workshop helps us understand how stress and anxiety affect us in the workplace. In this workshop, we will: - Identify positive and achievable coping strategies. - Challenge unhelpful thinking styles. - Explore the concepts of resilience and self-care.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Take some time to read over the "Five Ways to Wellbeing" and do some research into how you can incorporate this into your life to improve your general wellbeing! Uni of Reading

Even though Mental Health Awareness Week may be ending that doesn't mean your self care should! Try and incorporate some of these self-care tips into your routine. Don't forget social connection is self-care so if this is something you are seeking, check out our drop in sessions!

We will attend WCDA for a 1-hour session titled "Let's chat about stress" on June 19th at 12pm. We hope to see you there! #mentalhealth

Join our team for our informal drop in session; Managing Money Worries, where we explore money worries, impulsivity and budgeting tips to help reduce anxiety and put you back in control of your finances.

Sometimes, when experiencing difficulties with our mental health, we feel guilty about burdening others with our problems. This guilt can hinder us from seeking help and support. Join our workshop, Thursday 15th Aug, to explore guilt and strategies to cope.

Unfortunately due to the Yellow Weather Warning, Walk-Talk-Walk will be cancelled tomorrow. Stay safe out there and we hope to see you next week. regards The Compass Team

worried about money? drop in to our money and mental health session Friday 13th 2pm - 3:30pm, Reading civic offices No need to register

Are you an LGBTQIA+ member or an ally? Join us on the 11th September as we host our first 'LGBT+Me' coffee social. This is a safe and friendly environment to socialise, make connections and receive peer support.

Is managing your finances causing you stress? Come along to our 'Managing money worries' drop-in session on Friday 13th September, running from 14:00 to 15:30. Informal support and financial advise on budgeting will be provided. 💸 😁

Alongside our next LGBT+Me social, join our friends BeYou for their next monthly LGBTQIA+ meet up on the 2nd October! While it is focused on celebrating queer identity, all is welcome for advise, support, and an opportunity to make new connections

Unfortunately due to the Yellow Weather Warning, Walk-Talk-Walk will be cancelled tomorrow, the 20th September. Stay safe out there and we hope to see you next week! 🌂 😁

It was great to reach out to many new students at the University of Reading's Fresher's Community Faire! We welcome all new students to Reading and wish them the best in their studies 🧑‍🎓 😁 🥳