Inspire Magazine - Winter 2018

PEOPLE
A much needed boost for Sue
One South Manchester resident has been singing the praises of a mental wellbeing course
she recently attended following a recommendation from a friend.
Sue enquired about Boost, a six-week course provided by
NHS and Buzz Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service,
after a chat on a coach trip, and believes the sessions have
changed her life.
For two hours each week, the sessions look at ways to
manage stress, recognise and manage thoughts, improve
communication and explore self-esteem and assertiveness.
“I’m a people pleaser and find it hard to say no” says Sue.
“Being all things to all people was having an affect on me and
my relationship. My mum died five years ago and I never got
over her death. I realised I was burnt out.”
Sue’s new lease of life has given her a different perspective on
matters that had previously become stressful,
“The sessions have given me the confidence to take control of
my life and the pieces of the jigsaw have joined together. I now
know it’s okay not to be okay. I looked forward to the sessions
and I still get the book out. I’ve since joined a knitting group
and a reading group and am about to start volunteering at the
Royal Exchange.”
Customer Involvement Coordinator Wendy (below) has taken
the course herself so has personally seen the benefits.
”There is a connection and bond from day one. The sessions
give you a different perspective and allow you to open up
in a non-judgmental environment. The team are also able to
accommodate different lifestyle needs as the course
is tailored to fit around your life, and transport
is offered if needed” says Wendy.
If you or somebody
you know would like
to know more about
Boost contact Wendy on
0161 230 1083 or email
customerinvolvement@
onemanchester.co.uk
Do you need help
to read or write?
We have champions in the community
who can help people to have the
confidence to read.
We are here to support adults who struggle with their
reading and writing. Perhaps you have a parent, relative or
a friend who has had difficulties and always asks for help.
They might even find ways to avoid reading and writing.
Do you know someone who:
• Struggles with their reading?
• Does not like to fill in forms?
• Pretends they have forgotten their glasses
when they need to read?
• Never reads a newspaper or magazine?
Please note this support is not a language service
and not open to people in any form of education.
For more information contact the team on
0161 230 1013.
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@onemcr