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wellbeing with Sally: misconceptions about mental health – dispelling the myths
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the summer and are getting out a bit more now that the lockdown is easing. It is normal to feel some anxiety...
Aug 5, 2020
asphaleia summer programme kicks off with cooking week!
Last week was the first week in our six-week remote summer programme that the SAFE team are running for all young people involved with...
Jul 27, 2020
news from our care services
In June, one of our young people turned 18 and moved into independence in his own flat. Staff and young people made a goodbye dinner-...
Jul 21, 2020
volunteering opportunity with asphaleia care in london and kent
Are you looking for a way you can give back to your community? Many volunteering opportunities can require quite a lot of time and for...
Jul 2, 2020
wellbeing with sally; experiencing panic attacks
I hope that everyone is keeping themselves well. Now the lockdown seems to be easing, I hope that some of you are able to get out more to...
Jun 30, 2020
a young person's story for refugee week 2020
It was Refugee Week last week. Many activities and learning took place. If you did any Simple Acts and are part of our asphaleia...
Jun 22, 2020
5 sectors that are hiring right now
Many companies and organisations across the UK have closed their doors to help contain the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants,...
Jun 17, 2020
refugee week is here! 15th - 21st of june
Refugee Week is and has been an important week for asphaleia and our community of young people, professionals we work with, staff,...
Jun 16, 2020
this month we're celebrating pride
The month of June is Pride Month. It is a time when we remember the LGBTQ+ members of our community who fought for equal rights and a...
Jun 9, 2020
staying covid-19 secure in 2020
Government guidelines may have changed in recent weeks but the shift towards normality is slow and the threat of COVID-19 is still very...
Jun 8, 2020
international day of innocent children victims of aggression
In conflict zones across the world children are becoming victims of abuse and the UN initiated this awareness to day to bring it to...
Jun 4, 2020
independent visiting; what is an IV and what do they do? #VolunteersWeek
asphaleia delivers the Independent Visiting (IV) service for the London Borough of Bromley. It is a befriending service for young people...
Jun 1, 2020
wellbeing with Sally: managing anxiety
I thought this month I would touch upon anxiety as it currently seems to be one of the most common problems. During this period of...
May 20, 2020
mental health awareness week 2020: a kindness campaign
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 and at asphaleia we are joining the campaign to raise awareness of mental health problems....
May 18, 2020
young people create posters about staying healthy during lockdown - winner announced!
asphaleia is still operating during this lockdown period in the coronavirus pandemic. We work with many vulnerable young people and our...
Apr 29, 2020
what do you think?
Our new website has been live since January and we're pleased to have many new subscribers to our blog. It's important to us that our...
Apr 28, 2020
Muslim holy month of Ramadan will be a different experience for many this year
Ramadan starts from 23rd/24th of April and continues through to the 23rd/24th of May 2020. This month is the holiest month of the year...
Apr 23, 2020
World Book Night is tomorrow! what will you be reading?
When was the last time you picked up a book? If you're a student and spend a lot of time reading or you're in a full-time job that...
Apr 22, 2020
young people get creative in our care services
asphaleia care provides services for young people in West Sussex, London and Kent. These services include supported accommodation for...
Apr 20, 2020
how can young people engage more with politics?
It can be easy if you're under 18 to think that you can't influence politics and decisions being made on behalf of our society. However,...
Apr 13, 2020
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