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July 9, 2019
My mental health and confidence was on the floor when we first met – you really helped me to pick myself up after a year of grief a...
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June 7, 2019
'I was afraid for myself and my family. I didn’t want to die but I saw no other way in my mind. This is when I knew I had to get help'
May 29, 2019
When I spoke at an event last week on child poverty, one of the audience asked – why aren’t we outraged? Well, I am outraged.
March 19, 2019
In the face of adversity, there has never been a more important time to break down barriers and to build stronger communities.
November 5, 2018
I didn't want to leave the house. I basically pushed everyone away; I just wanted to be left on my own.
October 31, 2018
My therapy has changed my life. I feel lighter - like a cloud has lifted me!
I can now say I have less anxiety, I am a more positive person, and I know how to improve my situation
Having someone guide me through developing techniques which help me deal with my anxious symptoms was very supportive
I was always made to feel ‘at home’. I felt valued, and this gave me so much confidence
September 27, 2018
Almost 300 staff from across Big Life came together on Friday 21 September to celebrate their hard work at the 2018 Staff Awards.
July 30, 2018
When we decided to bid to set up and run a free school, it wasn't an endorsement of educational policy, but a pragmatic response.
July 17, 2018
I looked in to volunteering as a way of gaining the skills and experience I was missing.
July 16, 2018
"I saw a poster advertising apprenticeships, so I thought I’d give it a go, and went ahead and applied."
July 13, 2018
"Working at The Big Life group has provided a lot of opportunities for me to progress my career in mental health."
September 25, 2017
“I couldn’t wish for a better job. I know from experience that making just the smallest difference to someone means everything.”
