Last year, we introduced Alice Hendy, founder of R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity. Alice lost her brother Josh on 25th November 2020 to suicide at only 21 years old. Days after Josh’s passing, Alice found searches on his laptop for ways to end his own life – and websites that advised on how to do so.
Damian Barson farms 64 acres on the Fylde coast in Lancashire, keeping sheep, pigs and goats and providing good quality local meat – with ambitions to expand his acreage in the next 12 months. In this blog he explains why he feels it is important to take notice of your feelings … as well as
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you make a call to a rural support line or charity helpline? We asked Helen Sisk and Gemma Lee from RABI to talk us through the process… Call 0800 188 4444 It’s easier than you think…
Taking notice can be a way of improving your mental wellbeing wherever you may be, right now. It means being present in the moment; observing what’s beautiful or unusual in the world. It means being aware of our thoughts and feelings as they arise, without getting lost in them. It also means looking beyond ourselves
Have you ever been on holiday and looked at the beautiful scenery thinking ‘I’d love to do a challenge for a good cause’? Well, this is exactly what 24-year-old, Agriculture with Farm Business Management graduate Tom Coats from Buckinghamshire did when he was travelling through the marvellous mountainous terrains of New Zealand over Christmas. That
Today’s theme is ‘Be Active’ and it is well acknowledged that a daily stroll can do wonders for your overall wellbeing. The mental health benefits of walking can range from stress and anxiety management to clearing brain fog and boosting your ability to quickly solve problems. Walking is also linked to better sleep, a reduced
As many of you know, our Mind Your Head and Farm Safety Week campaigns have become key dates in the farming calendar. The same can be said for our campaign hero films. Every year we challenge ourselves to be creative given the constraints of a charity’s budget. No big budget clips here – we rely
The past few years have undoubtedly proved challenging for the UK’s farming industry. Continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit, a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine and now, issues with the egg and poultry sector have been impacting the mental health of those living and working in farming. Like many, the farming community is also struggling
We are gearing up for our 6th annual Mind Your Head campaign which will run 13-17 February and we need YOUR help… Mind Your Head has become a key focus in the farming calendar and brings together over 330 partners from across the UK to encourage those living and working in the sector to look
In the farming industry, we are lucky to have a wealth of regional and national organisations providing support, advice and guidance to farming and rural communities. These support services are available online, by phone, virtually or face-to-face and include: NORTHERN IRELAND Rural Support www.ruralsupport.org.uk Tel 0800 138 1678 Email info@ruralsupport.org.uk Rural Support provides a listening