A recent survey capturing the views of children and young people across Liverpool is set to help shape mental health support and services in the city. Mental health has been a major concern for everyone during the pandemic – especially the impact on our youngest residents. To better understand what’s been happening, Liverpool City Council, … Read more
Earlier this year, Liverpool City Council’s Director of Adult Services Martin Farran shared his personal mental health story on how his son Joey’s eating disorder affected him and his family. For World Mental Health Day, we caught up with Martin’s son Joey, to hear his side of things. Joey Farran “I’ve spent a long time … Read more
Sally Laws teaches mindfulness for the Adult Learning Service. She shares her tips for living a more ‘mindful’ life. “I started my career as an Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health services in prisons. The job was highly stressful and you would see upsetting and distressing things on a daily basis. It was just expected … Read more
Dr Sandra Davies is our Director of Public Health. Four years ago she lost her beloved brother to cancer. “Kevin was fifty-four when he died, so still quite young. We knew he was ill, so in many ways him dying wasn’t a shock. Except you never prepare for losing someone you love, so it did come … Read more
Martin Farran, our Director of Adult Services, opens up about the impact his son’s anorexia had on his family. “Did you know that around 25% of people with eating disorders are young boys? I didn’t until my son Joe developed an eating disorder. We noticed he was losing weight and then it became clear he had … Read more