BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup

Registered Charity Number 1193906

We are volunteers offering workshops and activities for all ages, food parcels & sign posting additional service if needed.

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

"The way I look at it, they saved my life."
We are delighted to share our new video which gives an introduction to Better Together Community Support Group for Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme! Link to longer version in the comments. Thank you to Popcorn Learning Media!

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Things people with anxiety wish you knew:

- We can’t control it
- Telling me to ‘relax’ isn’t helpful
- It is crippling
- Sometimes (most the time) we feel anxious for no reason at all
- We are trying our best
- We appreciate the small things you do for us,like ordering our food

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

@joe_hazzam Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

People with anxiety will literally question everything. Every blunt or short-ended text you send, we read between the lines and often take the worse case scenario. Being straight with us is really important so we aren’t constantly guessing what you mean.

[Chris Mountford @ChrisMountford]

Charl from @NewcastleBID is on #BusinessSpotlight this week and explains how the BID is bringing quality events and experiences to the town centre - and previews the Christmas lights switch-on this Sunday.

Hear the full interview on @CRCityRadio now...

[Jenny Amphlett @Jennyamphlett]

.@StaffsAlumni Birgit Allport transformed @betterstoke from a social group into a registered charity with nine staff in the space of five years – despite being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Watch to see why she was highly commended in @UniofStaffs Business Awards.

[New Vic Borderlines @NVBorderlines]

During half-term you might run into #RedRidinghood #dragon or #goldilocks @NewVicTheatre Not to worry, it's time for #FabFoodandFunFolktales @SoTCityCouncil @betterstoke @WalkTalkAction #thriveat5 @SusanEMoffat @appetitestoke @Aida_S_Haughton @SWR_HandInHand @Beth_hilll

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

@JonRouse9 Congratulations 🎉

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

@KatiePiper_ Happy birthday beautiful lady 💗

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

@danielcflynn52 Very lovely man, I had the pleasure to meet.

[Cross Rhythms City Radio 101.8/96.6FM @CRCityRadio]

Birgit Allport started a small social group for older people in 2018.
@betterstoke is now a registered charity supporting people of all ages!

She has been highly commended in the Alumni Business Person of the Year category, at this year's @StaffsUni Business Awards! 🌟👥

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Everyday you have the power to make someone happy, but don't forget to spread that love to yourself too 💜 #selfcare #spreadlove

[Cross Rhythms City Radio 101.8/96.6FM @CRCityRadio]

On our Breakfast Show tomorrow, hear from more of the winners and highly commended entrants at last week's @staffsuni Business Awards 2024.

Including @SytechForensics, @betterstoke, @SaltboxCentre and ADS Truck Parking.

[Stoke-on-Trent BID @StokeontrentBID]

In just two days time we will be joining @StaffsUni with incredible partners and organisations county-wide at the Staffordshire University Business Awards.

We are delighted to be sponsoring the new High Street Impact Award, showcasing businesses enhancing the high street 👏

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Mental health struggles can affect anyone, from any background, any age & at any time.

It's important that we normalise mental health, so we all feel comfortable in reaching out for help & talking about it when we are struggling.

End the stigma 💜

#itsokaytonotbeokay

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Suicide hotline numbers 📞

United Kingdom 🇬🇧 116 123
United States 🇺🇸 988
Canada 🇨🇦 1 833 456 4566
Ireland 🇮🇪 116 123
Australia 🇦🇺 131 114

Will you take 1 second to retweet this tweet and maybe save a life?

#SuicidePrevention

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let others know they are not alone 💜

[BetterTogetherCommunitySupportGroup @betterstoke]

@MartinSLewis Why do they think pensioners and disabled are worth less than other people?

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

You matter. Today and every day. 💜

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Warning signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore :

⚠️ feelings of guilt and hopelessness

⚠️ no energy

⚠️ thinking people would be happier without you

⚠️ feeling “numb”

⚠️ feeling like you are “not good enough”

⚠️ suicidal thoughts

[Mind, Body & Sole @MindBodySoleUK]

Still so many people are afraid to talk about mental health and suicide. There is still a taboo around it. Please know that talking about it saves lives. We talk about breaking our arm, we understand when it is a physical illness, but when it comes to our brain people shy away