Author: Jessica Higgins-braddock

Here you will find our industry and company news as well as tips and advice on various mental health conditions. We share videos and downloadable resources which tell you a little more about us. This page is also dedicated to ‘Home Life’ so you can keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events from our services.

  • Older Age Mental Health

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    How Older Age Can Affect Mental Health

    As the years go on and we get older, major changes in our lives take place. We deal with illness, job changes, the pressures of life and eventually the bereavements of those close to us and retirement. All of these…

  • Movember 2024

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Movember 2024

    *Sensitive content. Please note that this article mentions suicide. If you need help, please reach out. We have listed resources at the bottom of this page or you can speak with your GP. If you are seriously worried about yourself…

  • Women's Mental Health

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Women’s Mental Health: A Deep Dive

    "Women between the ages of 16 and 24 are almost three times as likely to experience a common mental health issue as males of the same age." Mental health problems can affect anyone - that goes for men, and women.…

  • Advocacy in Mental Health

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Advocacy in Mental Health

    It can be extremely frustrating when you have lots to say but don't know how to say, aren't listened to or simply can't communicate your needs in the best way. For individuals with a mental health diagnosis, it can be…

  • World Mental Health Day

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    World Mental Health Day 2024

    This Thursday, the 10th of October, the world will observe World Mental Health Day 2024. The theme this year, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace." In this…

  • Great British Care Awards

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Northern Healthcare Celebrates Award Success at the Great British Care Awards

    Northern Healthcare is celebrating four award finalists at the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards  The Great British Care Awards celebrates excellence across the care sector with twenty-five award categories, they pay tribute to organisations and individuals who…

  • ADHD Awareness Month 2024

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    ADHD Awareness Month 2024

    October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month 2024 - the theme this year is 'Awareness is Key!' The month itself focuses on raising awareness of ADHD, providing reliable information on the condition and empowering people with ADHD to…

  • Supported Living

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Why Choose Supported Living?

    Supported living provides refuge for those unable to cope at home, and is often a safe haven for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. According to the Supported Housing Alliance, "Over 600,000 people rely on supported…

  • Phobias

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Your Guide to Phobias

    Phobias affect two in one hundred people in the UK, a scary statistic for those with extreme anxiety around certain issues or situations. In this article, we are going to explore phobias and what they can do to a person…

  • National Care Awards

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    The National Care Awards Finalists!

    Holland House Celebrates Award Success at the National Care Awards We are thrilled to announce that the team at Holland House have been shortlisted for 'Care Team of the Year' at the National Care Awards 2024. The National Care Awards…

  • Dermatillomania

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Dermatillomania: A Skin Picking Disorder

    This is the second blog of our series highlighting the types of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) and is listed under ‘Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In this article, we will discuss what dermatillomania is, the…

  • Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Your Guide to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

    If you work in care, you may have seen the phrase Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) used a fair bit. Have you ever considered what it means for you, and the people you look after? In this article, we'll talk…

  • Dystonia

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Dystonia Awareness Month 2024 | What is Dystonia?

    In aid of Dystonia Awareness Month this September, we'd like to shine a spotlight on the neurological movement disorder. In this article, we'll discuss the symptoms, the causes, the types, the diagnosis and available treatments. What is dystonia? Thought to…

  • Tourette's Syndrome

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Tourette’s Syndrome

    Often, Tourette's syndrome is stigmatised and misunderstood. People with the condition can be demonised, or treated differently, because of the nature of their symptoms. There are a number of misconceptions about Tourette's syndrome that can be explained by providing those…

  • Careers at Northern Healthcare

    Careers

    How to Start Your Career at Northern Healthcare

    Are you a kind, compassionate and considerate person? Do you want to spend your days doing something meaningful? Do you want to start a career in mental health? If you answer 'yes' to those questions, you're likely the right fit…

  • Burnout

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Burnout: What is it?

    Life can get stressful - it happens to the best of us as we deal with our various commitments, roles and responsibilities. It is when we forget to take a step back and rest that burnout can occur. Burnout is…

  • Social Anxiety

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Social Anxiety: A Social Phobia

    Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a long-term condition ruled by a fear of social situations. It is usually triggered during a person's teenage years but can happen anytime. Social anxiety can be extremely distressing and have…

  • Trichotillomania

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Trichotillomania: Hair-Pulling and Beyond

    Despite affecting 2% of the world's population, Trichotillomania doesn't often come up in conversation. Disorders such as Schizophrenia and OCD are featured heavily in the news despite their prevalence being lower, with Schizophrenia affecting around 0.32% and OCD affecting between…

  • Trauma Bond

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    What is a Trauma Bond?

    The term 'trauma bond' is very topical at present - but what does 'trauma bonding' mean? A trauma bond is a psychological and emotional bond formed between a victim of abuse and their abuser. The bond itself is unhealthy, the…

  • Debra Wadsworth at Stars of Social Care Awards

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Inspirational Mental Health Support Worker Wins National Stars of Social Care Award

    Debra Wadsworth, an Occupational Therapy Support Worker from Northern Healthcare, has been awarded the Joy Maker Award at the National Stars of Social Care Awards.  Debra Wadsworth, from Manchester, won the Joy Maker title in the Care Home division at…

  • Loneliness

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Feelings of Loneliness: A Growing Issue

    Loneliness is common - it's a part of life. In 2022, 49.63% of adults (25.99 million people) in the UK reported feeling lonely occasionally, sometimes, often or always. Every person will have or will go on to feel loneliness at…

  • Insomnia

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    What is Insomnia?

    Insomnia is a common health condition that causes sleep issues that interfere with a person's ability to cope with daily life. In this blog post, we will discuss in detail what insomnia is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed,…

  • High-Functioning Depression

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    What is High-Functioning Depression?

    High-functioning depression can be difficult to spot. A person with high-functioning depression will usually experience the majority of the same symptoms as a person with clinical depression. The main difference is that the symptoms tend to be less debilitating. Sadly,…

  • Mental Health Awareness Week

    Mental Health Awareness

    Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024!

    Mental Health Awareness Week is coming to a close, and we wanted to reflect on how we've supported it over the past seven days. In this article, we're going to recap what Mental Health Awareness Week is about, the theme…

  • The Stars of Social Care

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    The Stars of Social Care Awards Finalists!

    We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards at The Stars of Social Care Awards.  The Stars of Social Care Awards are a duo of two annual events for the home care and care home…

  • Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 at Northern Healthcare

    What is Mental Health Awareness Week? Created by The Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) runs every year and is the biggest opportunity for the UK to join together to focus on prioritising mental health. “The week aims…

  • Care Awards 2024

    Careers, Northern Healthcare Company News

    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

    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…

  • OSFED Eating Disorder

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Person on phone

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    In this blog, we explore what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is, the symptoms, the treatment, how it can affect your mental health and how you can support a loved one. What is ADHD? ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is…

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) 

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

    In this blog post, we are going to explore Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).  We will take a look at the symptoms, the causes, the treatments available, and how you can support a loved one dealing with BDD.  Please note that…

  • Psychosis

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Psychosis

    Psychotic disorders affect fewer than 1 in 100 people in the UK in any given year.  In this article, we explore what psychosis is, the symptoms, the causes as well as the treatment. We will also provide the best ways to support…

  • Dissociative Disorders

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Dissociative Disorders

    In this blog, we are exploring dissociative disorders. We will look at what they are, the symptoms, the types, the diagnosis, and treatments available, and how you can support a loved one with a dissociative disorder. Please note that some…

  • Binge Eating Disorder Blog

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Eating Disorders: Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

    In the third blog of our series highlighting the different types of eating disorders, we are going to explore Binge Eating Disorder (BED). In this article, we look at the characteristics and symptoms, the treatments available, and how you can…

  • Physical Health Awareness Month at NHC

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Physical Health Awareness Month at Northern Healthcare

    As we welcome in the New Year at Northern Healthcare our Quality and Governance Team is launching an awareness roadshow! They will focus on a different skill or topic each month and share their expertise and resources with each of…

  • New Year's Resolutions

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    New Year, New You? Four New Year’s Resolutions to Consider in 2024

    Health and fitness fads can be hard to avoid as we head into the new year. But what about long-term health and lifestyle changes? Positive New Year's resolutions are always worth making, but at your own pace and on your…

  • Hayley Matthews, Service Manager of the Year at NHC Awards.

    Events, Northern Healthcare Company News

    Service Manager of the Year Winner | Hayley Matthews, Regional Support Manager

    After celebrating her win at our NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with Hayley Matthews. What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it? I started at Northern Healthcare five years ago as a Support…

  • Ben Crocker, Team Player of the Year at NHC Awards.

    Events, Northern Healthcare Company News

    Team Player of the Year Award Winner | Ben Crocker, Support Worker

    After celebrating his win at our NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with Ben Crocker. What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it? I am a Support Worker at Montgomery House and joined after…

  • Lauren Carral, Rising Star at NHC Awards

    Events, Northern Healthcare Company News

    Rising Star Award Winner | Lauren Carral, Team Leader

    After celebrating her win at our NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with Lauren Carral. What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it? My role at Northern Healthcare is Team Leader. I got the…

  • Snowy Christmas at Northern Healthcare

    Christmas at Northern Healthcare

    Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for most. Decking the halls, enjoying Christmas treats, and spending time with loved ones. And Christmas at Northern Healthcare is no different! But how do we support those in more complex…

  • John Duvall, Award Winner at NHC Awards

    Events, Northern Healthcare Company News

    Going Above & Beyond Award Winner | John Duvall, Team Leader

    After celebrating his win at our recent NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with John Duvall.  What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it? Team Leader, this was recommended by my peers to apply…

  • Sophie Thomas, Award Winner at NHC Awards

    Events, Northern Healthcare Company News

    Clinician of the Year Award Winner | Sophie Thomas, Mental Health Lead

    After celebrating her win at our recent NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with Sophie Thomas. What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it? My role at Northern Healthcare is Mental Health Lead. I…

  • NHC Awards Winner Joe Hartley

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Support Worker of the Year Award Winner | Joe Hartley, Team Leader

    After celebrating his win at our recent NHC Awards 2023, we caught up with Joe Hartley from Amy Johnson House about his accolade. What is your role at Northern Healthcare, and how did you get into it?  I currently work…

  • Team Milnshaw at The Great British Care Awards

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    The Great British Care Awards Finalists

    We are PROUD to announce that we are The Great British Care Awards finalists! The Great British Care Awards celebrate excellence across the care sector. With twenty one award categories, they pay tribute to organisations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding excellence…

  • Adult health and social care staff supporting their peers

    Careers

    The Adult Health and Social Care Budget is to be Cut by £250m by The Government in England this Year

    The adult health and social care budget has been halved After announcing plans for the health and social care budget on April 4th 2023, the government has unfortunately made the decision to drastically reduce funding. The government confirmed that the…

  • People enjoying gardening

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    7 Tips to Supporting Loved Ones on their Recovery Journey

    The beginning of the recovery journey The family and friends of those requiring support on their recovery journey, due to a mental health diagnosis, autism and/or learning disability are integral to their well-being and safety - their relationships with loved…

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