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GRIZZLED GODFATHERS OF MENTAL HEALTH WELCOME WEST YORKSHIRE MAYOR CANDIDATES!
Platform 1 is breaking the mould in the way of dealing with mental health with innovative methods that bring relief to many when other approaches have failed.
In an attempt to widen the knowledge of what is available with such a life saving resources and how that can be used for the benefit of our society mayoral candidates have been invited to see and understand our philosophy and why it works so well!
Platform 1 is a massive force for the alleviation of the next two epidemics which are just starting. Those being poverty and mental health. Both have started and the full impacts are yet to be seen as people find that easing out of lockdown that damage already done becomes more acute.
We want to ensure that those who may have influence are aware of our Crisis Support , wellbeing and welfare, and outreach, together with safe space , counselling and most importantly the connection, empathy and kindness that has been missing for so many people and is likely to remain unresolved
What we do saves lives, everyone should know!
The Grizzled Godfathers of Platform 1 Gez Walsh and Bob Morse invite the media along to share our journey!
The first up then is Conservative Candidate Matt Robinson on Friday 9th April at 12.30
We hope that our visitors will come away a tad grizzled but well informed!
See you there!
The kettle will be on!
Ring to book a clean cup! 07803989500
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY PLATFORM 1
Huddersfield based Platform 1 has received a £1740 donation from Sovereign Health Care to pay for pastoral staff. Platform 1 supports adults with mental health issues helping them through supportive activities.
Bridget Fahey (Pastoral Lead) of Platform 1 says: ‘We would like to thank Sovereign Healthcare for providing these funds. The pastoral staff offer much needed emotional support to many men and women with various mental health issues, helping them to feel safe and recover at their own pace.
Russa Piper, Chief Executive of Sovereign Healthcare, added: “Platform 1 plays an important role in Huddersfield, supporting over 500 men each year, and it’s rewarding to know Platform 1 can help make a difference to these men’s lives through our donation.”
Platform 1 is a Yorkshire based charity providing expert practical and emotional support to those who need it. It relies almost entirely on grants such as these to ensure 600+ adults per year have an avenue of hope