Stories

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...

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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...

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Oreo – Community Connector Support Worker

Hello, I am Oreo. I am one of the peer support workers in the community connector team and have lived experience of being a carer for a family member suffering...

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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...

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Story from Steve

I came into the Gym not knowing what to expect, how I would be treated.  I was shocked with how cool, respectful, caring and inspirational all the staff are. I...

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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...

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