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Menopause and Perimenopause Awareness



Posted 30/05/2024



This month PCS has been raising awareness of perimenopause and menopause at work. PCS is championing support for all workers who are affected by perimenopause and menopause and help and support is available to you, should you require it.


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Stress Awareness



Posted 17/04/2025



Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being.


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World Bipolar Day



Posted 30/03/2024



On the 30th March 2025 is world Bipolar day. This blog would like to shine a light onto what Bipolar is and how this mental health disorder is managed.


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Self-Harm Awareness



Posted 26/02/2024



This month we are shining a spotlight on to self-harm awareness, to gain an understanding of what it is and how it can be supported.


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New Year New Me!



Posted 28/01/2025



Last year in January I discussed how unhelpful New Years resolutions can be. When we break the resolutions that we make, this can ultimately make our mental health and wellbeing poor as we feel guilt and shame for not achieving what we set out. Resolutions can however provide us with hope when done in the right way.


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SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder



Posted 19/12/2024



With the dark days and nights upon us, many people struggle with the lack of light. Going to work when it is dark, being inside for many hours and then travelling home in the dark, feels monotonous.


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November: Mens Health Month



Posted 15/11/2024



Movember 2024, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign that encourages men to grow moustaches and participate in various activities to raise awareness about men’s health issues.


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Anxiety



Posted 18/10/2024



Everyone can feel anxious sometimes, but people with anxiety disorders often experience fear and worry that is both intense and excessive. These feelings are typically accompanied by physical tension and other behavioural and cognitive symptoms.


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Depression



Posted 10/10/2024



Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together".


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World Suicide Prevention Day



Posted 10/08/2024



There is no single reason why people die by suicide. People think of suicide for many different reasons. Sociological, economical, psychological and genetic factors can contribute to a person being at greater risk of suicide.


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Alcohol Awareness



Posted 22/07/2024



How often have you opened a bottle of wine or beer and consumed the bottle and then some? Alcohol misuse is a very common issue and something more and more of us are struggling to control in the UK.


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June: Mens Mental Health



Posted 15/06/2024



Men’s Health Week is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being. This significant event encourages men of all ages to prioritise their health, seek preventive care, and engage in conversations about important health issues.


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Mental Health Awareness



Posted 13/05/2024



Our mental health is at least as important as our physical health. It strongly affects our daily lives – how they feel to us, as well as our ability do the things we need and want to, including work, study, getting on with people and looking after ourselves and others.


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April: Stress Awareness Month



Posted 06/04/2024



When we perceive a potential threat, our bodies go into a stress response called fight or flight. Adrenaline and cortisol are released into the body and this stress response can have an impact on your body, how you feel, how you think and how you behave.


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Women's Health



Posted 14/03/2024



Every woman deserves the best healthcare. Your needs change at different stages of your life – you may be preparing for pregnancy, awaiting the birth of your baby, going through the menopause or looking for answers to women’s health queries.


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Boost your Self Esteem



Posted 12/02/2024



According to the Sociometer theory, “self-esteem is a psychological gauge of the degree to which people perceive that they are relationally valued and socially accepted by other people.”


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New Year New Me!
Are New Year resolutions helpful?



Posted 15/01/2024



As a society, we use the New Year period to look back on the year that has passed and look to the year ahead, pledging change for the better. However, while New Year’s resolutions might seem light-hearted and positive, sometimes they can end up doing more harm than good to our mental health and wellbeing.


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National Grief Awareness Week



Posted 02/12/2023



National Grief Awareness Week is a compassionate and important observance dedicated to raising awareness about grief, providing support to those who are grieving, and fostering a better understanding of the grieving process.


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Menopause Matters



Posted 06/11/2023



Menopause is more than just hot flashes and night sweats. While the symptoms of menopause can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, not all women experience the same symptoms.


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World Mental Health Awareness Day



Posted 10/10/2023



Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle or shop at the same stores as you.


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Women’s Health Strategy



Posted 15/08/2023



This is a different blog this month. With the launch of the government, Women’s Health Strategy, we at PCS want to shout from the rooftops, what we are doing to help support women’s health in the workplace.


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Men's Health Month



Posted 16/06/2023



Men's Health Week is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being.


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Mental Health Awareness



Posted 09/05/2023



Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May 2023. The official theme for this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety’.


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Stress Awareness Month



Posted 16/04/2023



April is National Stress Awareness Month. National Stress Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of the negative impact of stress. There is no single definition for stress, but the most common explanation is physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. While not all stress is bad, long-term stress can have harmful impacts on physical and mental health.With the uncertainty of the economy, the rising costs of food, petrol and fuel costs, this is leaving many of us with anxiety and fears for the future. This blog therefore aims to support you with your mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time.


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Time to Talk



Posted 14/02/2023



Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet too many people are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless because of this. Time to Talk Day encourages everyone to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives. We know that talking about mental health can feel awkward, but it doesn't have to.


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Benefits of having a positive mental attitude



Posted 05/01/2023



With the uncertainty of the economy, the rising costs of food, petrol and fuel costs, this is leaving many of us with anxiety and fears for the future. This blog therefore aims to support you with your mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time.


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Looking after your mental health at Christmas



Posted 01/12/2022



Christmas can be a testing time mentally, emotionally, physically and financially for many people. This year a great deal of us are feeling the fatigue and pressure brought on by the cost-of-living crisis and a lingering pandemic. It’s okay if you’re not feeling full of joy during the festive season.


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World Mental Health Day



Posted 05/10/2022



World Mental Health Day aims to spread awareness about mental health and the importance of looking after it! The day is a chance for everybody to talk about mental health and emphasise how important it is to reach out if you’re struggling.


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World Suicide Prevention Day



Posted 02/08/2022



On 10 September 2022 it is the world suicide prevention day. Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years.


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Stress Resilience



Posted 16/08/2022



This month I have been asked to focus on stress and how to deal with it in an effective way. At present there are a lot of changes happening. The cost of living rising at a rapid rate and household bills are on the increase.


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Wellbeing Week



Posted 01/07/2022



We have recently celebrated Wellbeing Week - but what does this mean? Now in its fourth year, World Wellbeing Week is upon us and aims to provide the opportunity for participants worldwide to celebrate the many aspects of wellbeing, from meaningful, purposeful work to financial security, physical, mental and emotional health, social resilience and empathic care for the environment.


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June Men's Health Month



Posted 01/06/2022



June is International 'Mens Health Month' and Men’s health forum is raising awareness for men of any age to get an MOT health check!


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What is Perimenopause?



Posted 09/05/2022



After Davina McCall has highlighted ‘Perimenopause’ as an issue that many women are suffering from. I would like to give you some more information regarding just what it is ...


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New Year, New You!



Posted 17/01/2022



2021 has been and gone and what a year it has been! After living through another year in a pandemic, there is a real need take a compassionate look at self-development and our mental health in 2022. New Year self-improvement can be a positive thing with benefits for your mental and physical health.


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Christmas Special



Posted 09/12/21



Christmas can be a testing time mentally, emotionally, physically and financially for many people. This year a great deal of us are feeling the fatigue and pressure brought on by nearly two years of lockdowns and a lingering pandemic. It's okay if you're not feeling full of joy during the festive season.


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Mental Health matters; What is CBT?



Posted 27/09/21



Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems.


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Mental Health matters; Bipolar disorder ...



Posted 17/08/21



Whilst previous blogs have focused on anxiety and depression as well as the current climate of Covid19. It is important to recognise that there are many more mental health issues that people are dealing with on a day to day basis, not just anxiety and depression. I have been asked therefore by some of you to give an overview of not just anxiety and depression but other common mental health issues that you may be dealing with on a daily basis. The first one will look at Bipolar disorder.


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Ways to calm anxiety



Posted 07/06/21



Recent blogs have focused on techniques to reduce and cope with anxiety and this one is no different. Clients are asking for help and support to cope with everyday anxiety and this is what this blog will be focusing on.


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Diaphragm Breathing ...



Posted 28/04/21



When you feel anxiety coming on, starting the breathing techniques straight away and telling yourself that you are, ‘ok’ will help to calm you quicker. The way that we breathe is really important and a technique called ‘diaphragm’ breathing is the most effective.


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Breathing Techniques ...



Posted 18/03/21



This edition we will be focusing on breathing techniques when that pang of anxiety hits and how to breathe to reduce the stress that we are experiencing.


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Tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing ...



Posted 23/02/21



Times have been hard recently. We thought that the pandemic would be behind us by now, however we are still in lockdown awaiting the Prime Ministers announcement as to what the future holds for us. A lot of clients have been asking me what they can do to make themselves feel better for those that have been suffering anxiety and depression. Due to this I have decided to give you some tips which may help with improving your mood and easing your anxiety.


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New Year, New You? ...



Posted 18/01/21



How many times have we heard the saying, New Year, New You! Actually this year if feels like, New Year, Same Old!

With many of us being affected by Covid 19 and the burden on our lives, those around us and our families. Covid 19 is causing stress, anxiety and fear. So actually New Year, Same Old seems to resonate well with that.


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Looking after your mental health this Christmas ...



Posted 10/12/20



Christmas may be a time of year that you look forward to, or it might be a time of year that you find a bit tough for a number of reasons. What this season brings will be different for everyone. The counsellor here at PCS would like to provide you with some advice and tips for ways of looking after and managing your mental health leading up to and over this festive period.


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Facing the winter in the current pandemic ...



Posted 16/11/20



In the last few weeks it has become increasingly apparent that the pandemic we have been living through is going to last a lot longer than we originally thought. Many of us hoped that the first lockdown would ease numbers of individuals diagnosed and relieve the anxiety that we felt due to the deaths and cases of the pandemic. Unfortunately, with winter right ahead of us there is no escaping that this is going to be a difficult time for a lot of us and the impact will be greater for some more than others.


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Coping as a keyworker and going into work during coronavirus ...



Posted 19/10/20



If you have to leave your house to go into work during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, it might feel like a difficult and stressful time. You may need to go into work during the coronavirus pandemic because you're on the Government's list of key workers (also known as critical workers). You as staff at PCS are known as critical workers due to the care that you give to the vulnerable individuals you care for. You may experience anxiety because of the work that you are doing during coronavirus.


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Panic disorder and anxiety, what is it? ...



Posted 10/09/20



Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you regularly have sudden attacks of panic or fear. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times. It's a natural response to stressful or dangerous situations. But someone with panic disorder has feelings of anxiety, stress and panic regularly and at any time, often for no apparent reason. There are many symptoms of panic disorder, the most common is anxiety.


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Looking after your mental health as we come out of lockdown ...



Posted 24/07/20



For many of us the gradual easing of lockdown brings with it many opportunities that we have longed for such as meeting up with family members, friends, going for a lovely meal out or popping to the pub for that well deserved drink. But for many of us, even the happy, much anticipated changes can be difficult for our mental health.


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Let's talk about Death! ...



Posted 17/06/20



It’s not something a lot of us want to talk about. For the majority of us, it is something that we push to the back of our mind and don’t think about it until it happens to someone we care about, a loved one, a pet or someone that we are caring for.

Death is a certainty of life that everyone will face. Even so, knowing that it's inevitable doesn't mean you'll feel prepared for dealing with death and the grief that follows.


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Finding meaning after loss ...



Posted 08/06/20



Loss means many things, losing your keys, losing a job to someone else where you thought that you had done great at an interview, but loss can also come in the form of a friend, a loved one, a person who you care for. For those of you who care for individuals who are receiving end of life care, it may be expected and you are prepared for it, but for others it comes out of the blue hitting you like a bolder and nothing prepares you for this.


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Healthy at Home ...
Looking after our mental health during the pandemic!



Posted 27/05/20



As we are starting to come out of lockdown and countries introduce measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines. The Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak means that unfortunately life has changed quite dramatically for a lot of us and it is going to keep changing for a while. There are some things that are simple that can help you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time.


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COVID-19 worries and top tips to help



Posted 12/05/20



The Coronavirus (COVID 19) outbreak means that unfortunately life has changed quite dramatically for a lot of us and it is going to keep changing for a while. There are some things that are simple that can help you to take care of your mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time. Doing so will help you to think clearly, and make sure that you are able to look after yourself and those that you care for and care about.


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Hi, my name is Jaime ... I'm here for you!



Posted 27/04/20



Are you struggling with the pressures of work or balancing your home life? Do you need someone to talk to about the current situations or a passing of a Client?


To help our Care Staff inside and outside of work, we have sourced an external counsellor - Jaime Ross.


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