Stories
David’s achievement since attending the Recovery College
“I came you in 2018. I took creative writing and art courses. I’m now a Master of Arts, in creative writing and I won the Ictus Prize for poetry too....
David’s story….
An email Lisa Hart recently received from one of our learners after completing Managing Depression course:-
Ian Henry – Meet the Physical Activity and Wellbeing Team
My name is Ian. In 2000 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was admitted to hospital for six months. I made a fast recovery and was allocated day release but...
Jill Padwell’s story
“This is such a rare and special place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The care for my own mental health needs I found here has played a major part...
Mandy Round’s Story…
Mandy Round – Co Facilitator – Feel the Fear, Creative Writing I first attended The Recovery College back in 2016 as a learner, after experiencing anxiety, obsessive behaviours and psychotic...
Meet the Physical Health and Wellbeing Team – Hannah Burton
I’m Hannah Burton. I currently lead on all things physical. I have a very busy, active lifestyle. I believe I have the most amazing job in the world. I am...
Mikki’s Christmas Poem
‘Twas the night before Christmas All through the house Not a creature was stirring Not even a ghost The Coaches were snuggled In their office with care With hope...
Steph Flanigan – Meet the Physical Health and Wellbeing Team
My name is Steph and I live with Paranoid Schizophrenia and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. I spent many years in and out of hospital, often detained under the Mental Health...
Vicky Pierrepont – Meet the Physical Health and Wellbeing Team
My name is Victoria and I suffer with my mental health. In 2019 I was diagnosed with EUPD/PTSD and depression. I suffered for many years on my own thinking there...