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  • Care Awards 2024
    Careers Northern Healthcare Company News
    4 min read

    2024 Care Awards | Congratulations, Katie!

    Well done, Katie! We are delighted to announce that our very own Katie Nazurally, Team Leader at Milnshaw House, has been crowned the winner of the Rising Star Award at this year's 2024 Care Awards. The award “recognises exceptional talent…

  • Multiple Sclerosis
    Mental Health Awareness
    5 min read

    Multiple Sclerosis | MS Awareness Week 2024

    The week commencing 22nd April is officially Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week. In this article, we will explore MS, the signs and symptoms, types, causes and more about MS Awareness Week. MS Awareness Week Created by the MS Society, MS…

  • Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    Eating Disorders: Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)

    In the fourth blog of our series highlighting the several types of eating disorders, we are going to explore Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED). In this article, we look at the characteristics and symptoms, the treatments available, and…

  • Mental Health Crisis
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    4 min read

    How to Respond to a Mental Health Crisis

    *Sensitive content. Please note that this article may be triggering to some. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page. If you are seriously worried about yourself or a loved one,…

  • Cat Sleeping
    Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    Why Do We Need Sleep?

    Sleep is essential and affects our physical, mental, and social health. It is considered one of the most essential functions of the body and directly impacts how we feel on a day-to-day basis. We all do it and we all…

  • Moss Lodge
    Northern Healthcare Company News
    2 min read

    Welcome to Moss Lodge

    Northern Healthcare is excited to welcome everyone to our brand new 24/7 supported living service in the North West, Moss Lodge.    Our Rochdale-based supported living service will officially open its doors in April 2024 and will support people living with…

  • Paranoia
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    6 min read

    What is Paranoia?

    In this article, we explore what paranoia is, examples of paranoia, its causes and its relation to mental health conditions. We will also look at the effects of paranoia alongside ways to support a loved one suffering from the condition.…

  • Talking Therapy
    Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Tips & Advice
    5 min read

    Talking Therapy

    In this blog post, we'll explore the different types of talking therapy currently available. "One adult in eight (12.1%) receives mental health treatment, with 10.4% receiving medication and 3% receiving psychological therapy."  Not one box fits all, and therapy must…

  • Welcome Image
    Northern Healthcare Company News
    2 min read

    Northern Healthcare Welcome New Chief Executive Officer

    Please join us in welcoming our new CEO, Nicola Forshaw, to the Northern Healthcare team. Nicola brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role and is excited to lead and support our organisation through the next exciting chapter.…

  • Amy Johnson House
    Careers Mental Health Awareness
    8 min read

    A Day in the Life of a Team Leader

    Support Workers and Team Leaders are the glue that holds Northern Healthcare together - they are essential to the day-to-day running of our organisation. But what does a day in their life look like? "The role of a Support Worker/Team…