Welcome to episode 16 of Lancashire Mind Talks.

Introduction:

On this week's podcast, we are proud to share a passionate and personal conversation around improving mental health within the workplace and the importance of supporting suicide prevention through the Orange Button scheme.

We are joined by Darren Thornhill, (Head of Operations at The Baxter Group Limited) and our own mental health cheerleader Karren Arrowsmith, (Workplace Wellbeing and Training Lead at Lancashire Mind).

Show Notes & Links:

The Orange Button is a suicide prevention training scheme that takes on the complex conversations around suicide, and supports those who take the training to recognise the deteriorating signs of mental health. It's available for individuals, community groups and organisations.

For more information, please visit:

> NHS: LSC Integrated Care Board : Orange Button Community Scheme (healthierlsc.co.uk)

> Suicide Prevention: www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/suicide-prevention-training

> Workplace Wellbeing & Training: www.lancashiremind.org.uk/workplace-wellbeing-training/

Orange Button Holder:

If you would like to become a vital Orange Button holder, please contact our training team: training@lancashiremind.org.uk

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Welcome back as Gaby Ingham talks with John Chesworth, Chair of both Preston Partnership and Harrison Drury Solicitors.

During this episode, we look at wellness from the boardroom to the communities, seeing how local leaders and initiatives are making real strides towards a healthier and more inclusive Preston.

For more information, please visit:

• www.prestonpartnership.org
• www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/childrens-hubs
• www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/suicide-prevention-training

Join our host Gaby Ingham, as she talks with John Chesworth, Chair of both Preston Partnership and Harrison Drury Solicitors.

The conversation explores the exciting changes happening within Preston through the re-generation projects and how these developments are linked to improving wellbeing across the city.

For more information, please visit:

• www.prestonpartnership.org/
• www.lancashiremind.org.uk/project/childrens-hubs/

In this festive episode, our fundraising department Emma Broom and Nicola Tomkins are joined by special guests Will Cook and Lee Smith from James Hall & Co. Ltd, the headline sponsors of this year’s Mental Elf fundraiser.

Together, they explore the incredible community impact of this growing annual event, the vital importance of mental health support, and the inspiring work James Hall is doing to champion wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.

Tune in for a celebration of community spirit and collective action!

James Hall & Co. | A Family Business Since 1863

#MentalElfLancashire #MentalHealthPodcast #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #JamesHall

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

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.

Tickets and further info available now via our website: https://www.lancashiremind.org.uk/fundraise/mental-elf/

The Barn at Worden allows for festive fun and activities throughout the day. Be the best dressed Elf!

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

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

Part 1 of 2

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