Supporting children’s mental health

Supporting children’s mental health

Poor mental health sees an individual experience difficult thoughts, feelings and reactions which may reach a point at which they are unable to cope.

Dogs tackling disabilities

The MCF has just announced £30,000 in funding for Canine Partners which will support the charity in providing assessments, training and after care for all its beneficiaries.

Supporting unpaid carers through COVID-19

The second round of funding through the Freemasons’ COVID-19 Community Fund will focus on charities supporting unpaid carers.

Giving carers a helping hand

Follow Advice & Support Team Leader, Gill, as she takes you through how the AST can support carers.

Childcare: Keeping parents in work

“During my second year of university, I fell pregnant with my daughter, Darcey. Not only was I faced with becoming a mother whilst juggling my education, I was battling costs that I hadn’t ever experienced…”

Striking a balance

As any unpaid carer knows, caring is not a nine-to-five job. With so much to do, it can be hard to know how and when to clock off and take that well-deserved break.

Video: Respite care

Jeanette’s story

As Reginald’s heath started to rapidly decline, his daughter Jeanette found herself with more and more care…

Derek’s story

When Derek’s wife, Pam, had a stroke nine years ago, it left her disabled.

Ian’s story

Ian’s wife, Sheila, has early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as osteoporosis.