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How Jack, who lives with schizophrenia, struggled with addiction – and how he’s ready to move on
Jack is 27. He’s spent half his adult life in secure settings.
“I’ve been struggling with addictions since the age of 15,” Jack recalls.
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week: 3 ways nature can help you boost your mental health
By Richard Cunningham, Service Development Director at Supported Independent Living (SIL), which is part of Lifeways Group
Read moreLockdown brings out community spirit
In 2017 Lifeways SIL won the contract to deliver mental health supported Living at Wigan Council’s new 26 flat scheme at Hardy Butts in Wigan.
Read moreThe importance of local services working together
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published State of health care and adult social care in England 2018/19 which is their annual assessment of health and social care in England.
Read moreSIL Bluebell Court - Gardening Project
One of the people we support at our scheme in Blackpool has started her own gardening project, which is providing huge benefits for her mental well-being. The Scheme Manager, Chris Lees, has written about her journey to recovery using gardening as her main tool. Read her story below!