Lamp believes that the impact on of COVID-19 on mental health could be severe. Last week the BBC reported that Psychiatrists also think this way and many are concerned that those who need support may be too fearful to seek it. One psychiatrist was quoted as saying: “In old-age psychiatry our patients appear to have […]
Lamp has been severely affected by the current crisis. Calls to our advocates have surged significantly and yet we have had to cancel all planned fundraising events and activities. Please consider making a personal donation so that we can continue to fund our vital mental health support across Leicestershire . It is needed now, more […]
June 5th 2020 Daily Wellbeing Tip: Today’s Daily Wellbeing Tip: Forgive Yourself. If past or recent mistakes, big or small, are weighing on you, let them go. Tell yourself something good about you. Remind yourself life is hard and you cannot get things right all of the time. #StayWellWithLamp #WellbeingMatters May 23rd 2020 Daily Wellbeing […]
Mental health is important and of course, everyone has it. With 1 in 4 individuals experiencing poor mental health, it is very real for the 250,000 local people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – in fact as under-reporting is so extensive this number is just the tip of the iceberg. Analysts suggest that, in total, […]
Have you made plans for your Valentines Day weekend? If not, how about attending Thurnby Lions Club’s event, on the 15th February 2020, who have kindly asked to raise funds in aid of Lamp! The details are below as follows: Date: Saturday 15th February 2020 Venue: Leicester Marriott Hotel, Grove Park, Smith Way, Enderby, Leicester, […]
With 2019 being Lamp’s 30th year, we have had many fantastic achievements to celebrate. See our timeline below to show what we have been up to this year: January: We Launched our 30 Acts of Kindness initiative, with over 50 businesses getting involved! February: Apart of our #Lamp30Acts, we held a fashion show at the […]
This time of the year can prove very difficult for those experiencing mental health issues. For those who are struggling with their mental health, and are needing help, please see the list below of organisations open over the Christmas period who can provide information on services and information to access support. These organisations are for […]
Looking after another with a mental health condition can be tough. As a carer it tends to leave little room for time outside of caring. For many, becoming a carer of a loved one can mean the caring role becoming a carers full time job. To introduce some reprieve for those caring for a loved […]
Growing up at home, we were surrounded by food; Mum would bake Rock Cakes for when we got home from school and when we visited Dad’s restaurant we would be served big bowls of noodles or hot chicken soup and a crusty cob (‘roll’ if you live outside of Leicester). Every occasion was accentuated by […]
