08 May 2017
At Concern Group we are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May)! This year’s theme is ‘Surviving or thriving?’ This is something we think a lot about across the Group, as our mission is to improve the mental health and…
03 January 2017
INNOVATIVE PROJECT TO TACKLE UNEMPLOYMENT IN TYNE AND WEAR Mental Health Concern is delighted to announce the award of a contract to deliver an innovative new project called Moving On Tyne & Wear, which will support over 1,600 unemployed local people…
10 October 2016
Happy World Mental Health Day! The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is psychological first aid for all. Psychological first aid (PFA) describes a humane, supportive response to someone who is suffering and may…
03 October 2016
This is a very special year for us, as it marks the 30th anniversary of Concern Group! On Friday we celebrated the Group’s achievements at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, with a ceremony which included the presentation of our Employee Awards. Speakers included…
05 September 2016
PRESS RELEASE Charities join forces to deliver innovative new project across Tees Valley The Northern Inclusion Consortium is delighted to announce the award of a contract to deliver an innovative new project called Step Forward Tees Valley, which will support 2,500…
11 July 2016
PRESS RELEASE Moving On Tyne & Wear, a project designed to tackle health barriers to employment in Tyne and Wear, has won through to stage two of the Big Lottery Fund’s ‘Building Better Opportunities’ (BBO) programme. BBO is funded by…
02 June 2016
We are delighted to announce the launch of Mental Health Concern’s new volunteering programme! For many years, MHC has been supported by volunteers and have always encouraged people to volunteer with us. The launch of our new strategy will enable us…
16 May 2016
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! The theme of the week (16-22 May) is relationships. Good, supportive relationships are key to our mental health; investing in relationships is as important as investing in our physical health. The Mental Health Foundation…
31 March 2016
Mental Health Concern is one of the founding members of Blue Stone Consortium (BSC); Brendan Hill, our Chief Executive, is also one of its Board members. BSC is a company and registered charity set up and run by…
04 March 2016
Yesterday night, our CEO, Brendan Hill, took part in the Newcastle CEO Sleepout alongside over 70 other CEOs and business leaders from across the region, raising funds and awareness about homelessness in Tyneside. Brendan raised over £1,200,…
