SAMH What Next Findings

SAMH have kindly sent me their findings from their What Next events and I am not surprised by the areas that need to be greatly improved, and quickly.

Mental Health Awareness Week Day One

Mental health week starts today and is running until the 17th.  This is the perfect time to have that conversation with loved ones, friends and work colleagues. Let's raise awareness together and help beat the stigma surrounding it.

I'm A No-Show

I was due to attend the SAMH What Next event today in Glasgow to discuss Scotland's mental health strategy.  Well that didn't exactly go to plan.  

What Next?

Every few days I search the Internet for mental health in the news so I can keep up to date with the latest developments.  I often find myself angry and upset at some of the stories of those who need help and have been denied access to the services they need.  Every time I read a story like that I would think to myself, I wish I could help change the future of mental health services.

It was a success

Well I hosted the coffee morning yesterday and.....IT WAS A MASSIVE SUCCESS!

I had a target of £75 and I managed to raise £150!!

Everyone who attended had a wonderful time. £3 entry got them as much tea, sandwiches and cake as they could handle! You would be lucky to get cake for that in most cafes! I also sold some cakes my awesome sister Claire made for 50p a cake!

I also held a raffle for a beautiful hamper that Jacqui made for me! This was £2 a strip (you can see why)

I held a raffle for other awesome goodies too at £1 a strip.

Here are some more picture from yesterday.

I want to say thanks to the following people: Mum, Dad, Claire, Dave, Aunt Margaret, Jacqui, Emma, Marie & Lisa for all their donations and cake making!!  Douwe Egberts, Tetley & Yorkshire Tea for sending me tea and coffee for my event.

I also want to thank everyone who kindly donated money.

My coffee morning - ideas needed

As you all know I am holding a small coffee morning next month to raise funds for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)

It will be a family affair and I will be holding bigger events next year once the halls are all free from Christmas and New Year parties (is it really that time of year already)

I am charging £3 entry to my coffee morning.  I know it's not much but every little helps!

Homemade rolls, cakes, biscuits, tea, coffee, juice and sandwiches will be on offer.

I am looking for ideas for entertainment and games!!

A cake raffle maybe? Or possibly a quiz?

What do you think?

Let me know in the comments below

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Fundraising for Scottish Association for Mental Health

As you know I am very active in raising awareness, offering support and speaking out about my experience with mental health conditions.

I am hosting a small coffee morning on 22nd November which will be the first of many fundraising events I will be hosting over the next year for SAMH - Scottish Association for Mental Health

This is the first time I have held an event and I am excited and nervous.

I have a Just Giving page for those who would like to donate https://www.justgiving.com/angela-hamilton6

Thank you