• BAGS for Strife - Part 2 of 2
    Nov 21 2024

    Part 2 of 2

    Join our host Gaby Ingham as she continues her conversation with Angela Allen and Judith Dugdale from BAGS for Strife, a charity for people bereaved by suicide.

    Trigger Warning - please note, contents within this recording may cause distress to some listeners.

    For more information, support or helplines – please visit:

    • ⁠⁠www.bagsforstrife.co.uk/get-support-1⁠
    • ⁠www.lancashiremind.org.uk/support-for-mental-health-in-lancashire

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    24 mins
  • Mental Elf 2024 – Festive Fun Run
    Oct 25 2024

    Episode 11: Mental Elf 2024 is coming to Worden Park, Leyland!

    Be part of Lancashire Mind’s annual festive fun run and support vital mental health services across our local communities.

    Come and join us for a fun day out with family and friends on Saturday 30th November from 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Barn at Worden Park allows for festive activities throughout the day. Be the best dressed Elf!

    Entry to the park and activities is free, only those participating in the fun run 2k, 5k or Challenge your sElf require tickets: https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/fundraise/mental-elf/

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    Special thanks to our Mental Elf Sponsors:

    SPAR James Hall & Co Ltd: Event Headline Sponsor

    Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group: Medal Sponsor

    Marsden Rawsthorn: Sponsoring two KM Markers

    Essential Industrial Services: Start & Finish Line Sponsor

    Complete.: Route Sponsor

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    13 mins
  • Children and Young People Appeal
    Oct 11 2024

    Welcome to episode 10! This week our host Hazel talks with Alysia, about the benefits of accessing coaching for Children and Young People with Lancashire Mind, and sharing her experience with us.


    For further information or to make a donation, please visit:

    • https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/children-young-people/
    • Donation - Lancashire Mind
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    16 mins
  • BAGS for Strife - Part 1 of 3
    Sep 20 2024

    Part 1 of 3

    Join our host Gaby Ingham, as she talks with Angela Allen and Judith Dugdale from BAGS for Strife, a charity for people bereaved by suicide.

    Both who have experienced their own personal losses through suicide and share their inspiring journeys with us.


    Conversation Contents:

    • Introduction
    • Trigger Warning
    • Founders of BAGS for Strife
    • 4 Emotions: Blame, Anger, Guilt and Sadness
    • Peer Support Group: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)


    For more information, support or helplines – please visit:

    • www.bagsforstrife.co.uk
    • www.bagsforstrife.co.uk/get-support-1
    • uksobs.com
    • www.lancashiremind.org.uk/support-for-mental-health-in-lancashire
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    25 mins
  • Building Knowledge and Exploring Neurodiversity
    Aug 20 2024

    Join our host Karen Arrowsmith, as she talks with Sheena Cunningham from ADHD North West, on working together on a current project for parents around Neurodiversity and Mental Health - supporting parents to support their children.

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    29 mins
  • Good Housing is essential to Good Mental Health
    Aug 7 2024

    Join us this episode as our host Vikkey Chaffe chats with Lancashire Mind's Jeanette Colclough on why we believe that good Housing is essential to good Mental Health.


    The podcast mentions Gabriela's story and her safe space, this can be found within our Impact Report: https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Impact-Report-Website-Version-2023.pdf


    For more information on Our Housing and Wellbeing Service - please get in touch: https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/housing-wellbeing/





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    15 mins
  • Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters
    Jul 24 2024

    Welcome to episode 6! This week we talk with Lancashire Mind's Karen Arrowsmith who shares her thoughts on why wellbeing matters within the workplace and the following:

    > Suicide Prevention/Orange Button

    > Supporting Self Harm

    > Neurodiversity

    > Lancashire Wellbeing Business Network

    Information on all of these can be found within our Workplace Wellbeing and Training webpage: https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/workplace-wellbeing-training/

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    16 mins
  • Mental Health advocate and Corporate Fundraiser
    Jul 11 2024

    Join our hosts, Vikkey Chaffe and Emma Broom, in conversation with Tom Smith, Founder and CEO of Complete Online.

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    6 mins