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PHE launches new mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents

OVER HALF OF PARENTS SAY THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELLBEING HAS BEEN ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST WORRIES DURING COVID. Most families have...

Sep 8, 2020

asphaleia's learning and development week is approaching!

Learning and Development (L&D) week is an annual event at asphaleia where staff's professional development is focused on and invested in....

Sep 4, 2020

make a positive difference to the life of a child in care by being a foster carer

According to The Fostering Network, over 65,000 children live with over 55,000 fostering families across the UK each day. Every year,...

Aug 10, 2020

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

fostering 'state of emergency' report

On the 22nd June 2020, Barnardo’s released a report that showed that they have seen a 44% increase in the number of children needing...

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

fostering during the COVID-19 pandemic

asphaleia fully understand that each individual’s personal response to the pandemic will be different. Each carer and child/young person...

Jun 29, 2020

a change in career; our decision to foster

Having a large family was something I always dreamed of when I was younger but after falling pregnant really easily at the age of 22 and...

Jun 20, 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

what is it like being an asphaleia foster carer

Often, the most helpful thing when you're considering a new path is hearing from someone who has already experienced it. We have...

Jun 15, 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

have you considered fostering?

Do you have a spare bedroom? Are you over 21 years old and a permanent resident of the UK? Have you considered fostering? Here are some...

May 28, 2020

starting your journey to becoming a foster carer with asphaleia

The beginning of this year may have and continues to look uncertain for some. Are you thinking of a change of career, are you...

May 21, 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

interview with an asphaleia foster carer

It's the second week of Foster Care Fortnight and we are pleased to bring you some insights from an asphaleia foster carer about her...

May 18, 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....