Dying Matters is a campaign run by the charity, Hospice UK. They work with organisations, decision makers and the public to make things better for people who are dying or grieving. "Right now we don’t have the right language to talk about death. And this means that not everyone gets the support that suits them as they approach the end of life. We want to see a world where people […]
In April 2015, I ran (jogged, walked, crawled) the London Marathon. It was one of those things that seemed like a great idea at the time. A challenge, a goal, a once in a lifetime opportunity, a chance to raise money for charity. Little did I know about what lay ahead, and I'm not even talking about the Marathon. It all came about as my dad was diagnosed with prostate […]
It sounds silly but it's a real thing and we want to talk about it to bring a smile to your Saturday and raise a little awareness. What is World Penguin Day? World Penguin Day is a celebration of penguins and a way to raise awareness about the plight they face in the wild. The date was chosen because it coincides with the northern migration of the Adélie penguins. These […]
Glimmers at Work: Small Moments That Support Employee Wellbeing (and beyond!) Workdays are full of demands, deadlines, and constant stimulation. Over time, this can lead us into a low-level stress state that in turn can create to fatigue, disengagement, and burnout. So where do ‘glimmers’ come in and how can they help? What are Glimmers? Glimmers are small, positive cues that signal safety and calm to the nervous system. They […]
What is Andropause? We’ve all heard of Menopause and likely to know something about it, but did you know that many men also go through something linked to mid-age called Andropause. There has been much debate (and still is) whether Andropause actually exists, however it is now generally accepted in medical circles that it is indeed real. Similar to Menopause, Andropause is due to age-related hormonal changes in men, but […]
International Men's Day took place on Tuesday 19th November and aims to both celebrate male role models and also raise awareness of some of the health challenges faced by men. We want to encourage men to speak up about their mental and physical health to create a culture whereby men are free to express themselves and not feel they have to hide how they're feeling. Help us spread the message […]
Want to do something amazing in the new year? Trying to come up with a worthwhile goal for 2025? Why not become a volunteer listener at the Corbett Community Library in South London! You'll be fully trained as a listener supporting people from all walks of life in our local community at the library. If you can commit at least 1 to 2 hours per week (all negotiable) for a […]
Join the I Will Listen movement by showing those around that there's always someone willing to listen to them when they need a listening ear. Wear your tee-shirt or hoodie (or both!) with pride to support this powerful message. Available in a range of colours and sizes, priced at £35 for a hoodie and £25 for a tee-shirt. All profits go towards the EmGeAg Listening Project helping to beat loneliness […]
LymeOutLive's Alban is a huge advocate for supporting men in speaking up and feeling comfortable talking openly about how they're feeling and their wellbeing. Alban's Guys Group is kicking off on Saturday 25th January with 'Alban's Guys Group Games Night'. On the night Alban will speak about our work, his journey and breaking the stigma around men's mental health, and then a quiz and games will follow, with […]
