I have set up this site to share ideas and ways to access support and advice.

For many years I have worked supporting people around their mental health difficulties, to leave abusive and violent relationships, to access local support services that they need.

This is often a battle in itself as support service budgets are constantly being cut, criteria changes, names change, both workers and the actual service, leaving people unsure where to turn, what help they might be able to get and how to ask for it.

I feel passionate about speaking out for people who’s voices are often not heard and trying to help people access what they are entitled to, what might help them and how to move forward when they are stuck.

I do not think I am an expert; I just hope that sharing some thoughts and ideas with you, may help you to take steps towards positive changes and getting your voice heard.

I’m hoping to be able to provide ideas of places to turn to that could might be useful, just as I would have when supporting someone on a one to one basis.

We all have to start somewhere and we all need help at times.