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Yahoo
21-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Dozens seek help at rail station mental health hub
Dozens of people have been accessing mental health support at a railway station centre in its first month. "The Hub" was launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness at Wolverhampton Station, in May. It is providing people with support and guidance, as well as offering a space for local organisations to run pop-ups and events. "The Hub has been extremely successful in its first four weeks of opening," said Samantha Passmore, Wolverhampton customer experience manager for WMR. "We have had dozens of people enquiring about advice and additional support, and more and more charities are requesting to use the facility, which was our vision from day one. "We look forward to seeing the Hub go from strength to strength over the coming months." Organisations already using the site have included employment support service Thrive into Work, and Children in CueSports - which provides pathways into sport. "In just a few weeks, we've seen how much of a difference it can make to have an accessible space where people feel able to reach out for help," said Kirsten Rose, service manager at Rethink Mental Illness - which maintains and staffs the site. "It's a great example of what's possible when organisations come together to put mental health at the heart of local communities." The initiative is backed by Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation – the lead provider of mental health and learning disability services in the region. Its chief nurse Carolyn Green, said they had seen increased interest in their services since the hub opened. "This includes our 24/7 mental health helpline, our sanctuary hubs, the Black Country Recovery College, and free suicide prevention training for families and carers," she said. "Having somewhere that signposts to these services in a visible, public location really matters and we believe it is, and will continue to be, life-saving." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Hub aims to help rail passengers in crisis Former radio station studio up for auction West Midlands Railway
BBC News
21-06-2025
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- BBC News
Wolverhampton train station mental health hub supporting dozens
Dozens of people have been accessing mental health support at a railway station centre in its first month."The Hub" was launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness at Wolverhampton Station, in is providing people with support and guidance, as well as offering a space for local organisations to run pop-ups and events."The Hub has been extremely successful in its first four weeks of opening," said Samantha Passmore, Wolverhampton customer experience manager for WMR. "We have had dozens of people enquiring about advice and additional support, and more and more charities are requesting to use the facility, which was our vision from day one. "We look forward to seeing the Hub go from strength to strength over the coming months."Organisations already using the site have included employment support service Thrive into Work, and Children in CueSports - which provides pathways into sport."In just a few weeks, we've seen how much of a difference it can make to have an accessible space where people feel able to reach out for help," said Kirsten Rose, service manager at Rethink Mental Illness - which maintains and staffs the site."It's a great example of what's possible when organisations come together to put mental health at the heart of local communities." 'We believe it is life-saving' The initiative is backed by Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation – the lead provider of mental health and learning disability services in the chief nurse Carolyn Green, said they had seen increased interest in their services since the hub opened."This includes our 24/7 mental health helpline, our sanctuary hubs, the Black Country Recovery College, and free suicide prevention training for families and carers," she said."Having somewhere that signposts to these services in a visible, public location really matters and we believe it is, and will continue to be, life-saving." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hub aims to help rail passengers in crisis
A new safeguarding hub has opened at Wolverhampton Railway Station. "The Hub", launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness, aims to provide people with support and guidance. Rethink will work with local charities across the area, offering people one-to-one support, information and signposting. "This initiative is more than just a facility - it's a lifeline," said Thomas Harty, security and suicide prevention manager at WMR. He said he hoped the "safe space" would support the "hundreds of vulnerable individuals in the local area and using our network". "Wolverhampton is our busiest station in the region, with over 6.5 million passengers passing through each year, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive impact Rethink and our other charity partners will have," he added. Other organisations involved with the hub include The Samaritans, Railway Children, White Ribbon and the Wolves Foundation. Head of area at Rethink, Lindsey Gooding, said the charity was proud to have been given the opportunity to create the hub. "With support from our partner organisations, we will provide a 'one stop shop' for people to access support around mental health and wellbeing," she said. "We want everyone to feel part of a community that cares. To be treated as a whole person. To have access to the right help when needed." The Wolverhampton safe space was inspired by a similar hub in Hull, which brought about a 63% reduction in people arriving at nearby stations in crisis, WMR said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Latest changes to train timetables announced World War One plaque unveiled at railway station Rail operator wins award for suicide prevention West Midlands Railway
BBC News
18-05-2025
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- BBC News
Wolverhampton station hub aims to help rail passengers in crisis
A new safeguarding hub has opened at Wolverhampton Railway Station."The Hub", launched by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and charity Rethink Mental Illness, aims to provide people with support and will work with local charities across the area, offering people one-to-one support, information and signposting."This initiative is more than just a facility - it's a lifeline," said Thomas Harty, security and suicide prevention manager at WMR. He said he hoped the "safe space" would support the "hundreds of vulnerable individuals in the local area and using our network"."Wolverhampton is our busiest station in the region, with over 6.5 million passengers passing through each year, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive impact Rethink and our other charity partners will have," he organisations involved with the hub include The Samaritans, Railway Children, White Ribbon and the Wolves of area at Rethink, Lindsey Gooding, said the charity was proud to have been given the opportunity to create the hub."With support from our partner organisations, we will provide a 'one stop shop' for people to access support around mental health and wellbeing," she said."We want everyone to feel part of a community that cares. To be treated as a whole person. To have access to the right help when needed."The Wolverhampton safe space was inspired by a similar hub in Hull, which brought about a 63% reduction in people arriving at nearby stations in crisis, WMR said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Times
10 things parents should know about raising teens — by an expert
If you are a parent of teens, chances are you're worried right now. It's hard not to be, given the litany of issues affecting our adolescents, from the dangers of social media to bullying and mental health. And, of course, exam season is about to begin. It can feel like time to worry, as if we are doing something, but we're better off staying steady. Calm parent, calmer teen. I've been writing about mental health since 2014, when my memoir about my own anxiety and depression, Black Rainbow, was published. I became an ambassador for Sane and Rethink Mental Illness, which put me in touch with experts as well as parents struggling with troubled teenagers. This led to a five-year journey in which I
