Hope In Action

Hope In Action is a Birmingham based, early intervention support programme for those who are aged 18 or above and living as part of a family unit.
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As we head towards the weekend of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek many of us will have a bit more time on our hands. Try and make a connection with someone, no matter how small

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Loneliness can affect any of us, and is more common than people realise. Small moments of connection, can make a difference. As we mark #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, it’s a reminder to look out for ourselves and each other-because feeling connected is a crucical part of #selfcare.

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May is turning out to be the month of challenges as yesterday we launched this walking challenge with our staff & participants

Whether you walk, wheel or get out to sit in fresh air this #NationalWalkingMonth is about spending time outdoors for the sole purpose of being outside

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This Mental Health Awareness week @mentalhealth are taking ACTION

Well, at Hope in Action we're all about that! We've set a bingo challenge to tick off 6 mental health actions on this card

We're even bringing in #NationalWalkingMonth!

Can you end the week with a full house?

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It's #NationalWalkingMonth & Living Streets are encouraging women #WalkOut

Women are more likely to make multi-purpose walking journeys eg school run then errands
But whatever your gender, people who walk or wheel report being happier & less anxious

So will you #WalkOut in May?

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Always remember you have the power to shape how you and stress know one another #StressAwarenessMonth 4/4

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As #StressAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we're rounding off with some hits and tips for managing your relationship with stress. 1/4

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As well as things to put into action to improve your relationship with stress, it can be just as helpful to keep in mind these things to avoid #StressAwarenessMonth 3/4

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In the long run, while it may feel like a coping strategy, alcohol can make our relationship with stress a problematic one
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It’s #StressAwarenessMonth and today we’re breaking down some of the science behind what alcohol does to our body.
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So while alcohol slows our body and might make us feel relaxed, our body is ramping up stress pathways to compensate
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Alcohol affects our body in loads of different ways - whereas some drugs affect specific brain functions, alcohol has an affect on several ways our brain operates
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Despite stress being a common reason why people drink alcohol and use drugs, in the long run they won’t make problems go away

This #StressAwarenessMonth we’ll be posting about how alcohol and drugs can affect stress and share some healthier ways of combating stress in your life

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To round off #NutritionAndHydrationWeek here's some tips for eating well for less

🚰Drink tap water
🧊Buy frozen fruit & veg
🥫Tinned tomatoes, chickpeas & beans are your friend!
📒Meal plan (& stick to your shopping list)
🍓Make your own smoothies

What else would you add?

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Hydration is vital to us - the majority of our body weight is made up of water!

Alcohol & drugs cause dehydration differently, so getting water back into your body is different too

🥤Have a glass of water after each alcoholic drink
💧Drink small sips if using stimulant drugs

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This week is #NutritionAndHydrationWeek! Self-care isn't only an occasional treat, it needs to be part of a daily routine and that includes eating healthy foods

Remember:
🍽️Eating something is always better than nothing!
5⃣ Try to eat a range of food from all 5 food groups

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Today is #NoSmokingDay

Did you know?
🚬Cigarettes are highly addictive
🏆Quitting cigarette smoking predicts improved relationships with other substances
✅Support is available to quit

Get in touch today to find out more.

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Happy International Women's Day 📣♀️🌎

As a group, women are less likely to receive services' support to improve their relationship to drugs/alcohol, so today we're giving a particular shout-out those we're walking alongside on their journey to recovery!

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Great event happening down at CGL Birmingham in aid of National No Smoking Day - check it out!

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📢 Join us for National No Smoking Day!

🚭 Quit Smoking Event at the Lonsdale Hub
🎉 Games, prizes & free refreshments
🕙 Drop in 10am–4pm

Thinking of quitting (or supporting someone who is)? We’re here to help.
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You did it! You made it to the end of Winter! You may have already noticed days getting slightly longer and now they'll be getting warmer too. If you find winter tough, we hope you soon enjoy the Spring treats of daffodils, bees, butterflies & light jackets