July Holiday

The HBSC office will close on Friday 7th July at 1pm and reopen on Monday 17th July 2023 at 9am.

If you need urgent assistance please call 078 9466 3565 and leave a message.

Wishing all our Clients and Suppliers a lovely safe summer break 😎✈️☀️☀️

Mens Health Week 2023

Men’s Health Week is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being. This significant event encourages men of all ages to prioritise their health, seek preventive care, and engage in conversations about important health issues

Men’s Health Week is a dedicated week that shines a spotlight on the unique health concerns impacting men. It serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing and managing health issues proactively. Men’s Health Week encourages men to take charge of their well-being, make informed decisions about their lifestyle choices, and seek appropriate medical support when needed.

Men’s Health Week is observed annually during the week leading up to Father’s Day, placing it between June 12th and June 18th in 2023. This timing provides an excellent opportunity to engage fathers, brothers, sons, and male friends in discussions about their health while emphasizing the significance of men’s well-being within the context of family and community.

What can we do for the men in your life?

  • Health Check-up: Encourage the men in your life to schedule regular check-ups with their healthcare providers. Routine screenings, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and prostate exams, can help detect potential health concerns early on, enabling timely intervention and treatment.

  • Engage in Physical Activities: Promote physical fitness by organizing group activities or sports events during Men’s Health Week. Encourage participation in activities such as group walks, sports tournaments, or fitness challenges. Physical exercise not only enhances physical health but also supports mental well-being.

  • Share Health Information: Utilise social media platforms, local newsletters, or community notice boards to share educational content related to men’s health. Raise awareness about specific health concerns, prevention strategies, and available resources. Engage in discussions about the importance of mental health and destigmatise seeking help when needed.

NHS Mens Health Week

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

We appreciate what a difficult year 2022 has been for some people and would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Clients for your support and custom throughout 2022. We look forward to working with you all again in 2023.

We will be closing on Tuesday 20th December 2022 at 1pm and reopening on Wednesday 4th January 2023 9am.

The team at HBSC would like to wish all our Clients, Suppliers and Friends a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

Hayley, Margaret, Karen and Euan.

Fire Door Week 2022 #FDSW22

A third of people wouldn’t report an issue with a Fire Door - would you?

A third (32%) of the British public would not report a problem with a fire door, with a perceived lack of personal repercussions being one of the main reasons for not doing so our latest research found.

And despite three quarters (75%) correctly believing that propping a fire door open stops it performing its role in the event of a fire, 44% wouldn’t take action over a propped open fire door as they wouldn’t know who to report it to, and almost half (49%) do not feel it’s their place or role to report it.

Check out the Video below for some vital information on fire doors.

https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/10/BWF-FDSW22-Video-Close-the-Door-on-Fire.mp4

World Suicide Day 2022

“Creating hope Through Action”

An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide. Millions of people suffer intense grief or are otherwise profoundly impacted by suicidal behaviours.

Each suicidal death is a public health concern with a profound impact on those around them. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide, and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world.

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO). The 10th of September each year focuses attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, government, and the public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented.

“Creating hope through action” is the triennial theme for the World Suicide Prevention Day from 2021 - 2023. This theme is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us.

By creating hope through action, we can signal to people experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope and that we care and want to support them. It also suggests that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. Lastly, it highlights the importance of setting suicide prevention as a priority public health agenda by countries, particularly where access to mental health services and availability of evidence-based interventions are already low. Building on this theme and spreading this message over the three years, a world can be envisioned where suicides are not so prevalent.

We can all play a role in supporting those experiencing a suicidal crisis or those bereaved by suicide whether as a member of society, as a child, as a parent, as a friend, as a colleague or as a person with lived experience. We can all encourage understanding about the issue, reach in to people who are struggling, and share our experiences. We can all create hope through action and be the light.

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme of this years campaign is loneliness.

One in four adults feel lonely some or all of the time. There’s no single cause and there’s no one solution. After all, we’re all different! But, the longer we feel lonely, the more we are at risk of mental health problems. 

Some people are also at higher risk of feeling lonely than others. 

For Mental Health Awareness Week this year, we're raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it. 

Each day this week we will be looking at some resources you can use to help with feelings of loneliness.

For more info follow the link to the Mental Health Awareness Week website and be sure to share with you friends and colleagues.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

Christmas Holidays

Our office will be closing on Friday 17th December 2021 and reopening on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Clients for their continued support during 2021 and we look forward to working with you all again in 2022.

Wishing you and your families a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

It has been a difficult year for everybody and we are so grateful and thankful that our Clients have supported us throughout the year. We look forward to working with each and every one of you in 2021 which we hope will be a more normal year for us all.

Please note our office will close on Friday 18th December at 1pm and reopen on Monday 4th January 2021.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year, have fun and stay safe

The HBSC Team.

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World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is Mental Health for all.

What is Mental Health?

Being mentally healthy doesn’t just mean that you don’t have a mental health problem.

If you’re in good mental health, you can:

  • make the most of your potential

  • cope with life

  • play a full part in your family, workplace, community and among friends.

Some people call mental health ‘emotional health’ or ‘well-being’ and it’s just as important as good physical health.

Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem and that could happen to any one of us.

Everyone is different. You may bounce back from a setback while someone else may feel weighed down by it for a long time.

Your mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change as circumstances change and as you move through different stages of your life.

There’s a stigma attached to mental health problems. This means that people feel uncomfortable about them and don’t talk about them much. Many people don’t even feel comfortable talking about their feelings. But it’s healthy to know and say how you’re feeling.

How can you help?

One of the easiest things to do is talk!
Why not hold a tea and talk ! It’s a great way to come together during difficult times and have a virtual cuppa.

Do you need urgent help?

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you're worried about someone you know - help is available.

You're not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery.

Getting help

If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are in distress and need immediate help and are unable to see a GP, you should visit your local A&E.

Talk to the Samaritans

The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day in full confidence.

call 116 123 - it’s Free.

or email jo@samaritans.org.uk

If you are in crisis more resources are available here

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help

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