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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
lockdown guidance for young people from the Police
You may have seen on the news, or even experienced, police using new powers to disperse public gatherings and ask people to go home if...
Apr 8, 2020
online safety tips for young people, parents and carers
Previously we may have claimed that technology was keeping us apart as people were spending their time at home messaging on online...
Apr 7, 2020
wellbeing with Sally: tips for managing our mental health during lockdown
Hi all, I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during this very uncertain time. I think that we can all agree, no one could have...
Apr 6, 2020
Home Sure Solutions donate food hampers to asphaleia young people
asphaleia care was amazed to receive a generous donation of several hampers of food for our young people living in our semi-independent...
Apr 2, 2020
asphaleia care's Legacy Project for UASC young people
The Legacy Project is an opportunity for all the young people living at our property in Croydon to leave a legacy to the future residents...
Mar 31, 2020
coronavirus update for young people and the professionals we work with
asphaleia is open On advice from the Government, asphaleia remains open as a training provider to support keyworker families and...
Mar 19, 2020
wellbeing in the workplace: eating a balanced diet & maintaining our mental health during the pandemic
Each month, asphaleia's HR department sends an email to all staff celebrating achievements, sending organisational news and reminders,...
Mar 17, 2020
asphaleia coronavirus update
Just an update from us regarding the coronavirus outbreak. It can be a concerning and confusing time as we get information here and...
Mar 11, 2020
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