Champions for Change Kingston

16/05/2025

What a fantastic day! On 29th April we officially launched the Employers Framework, a free toolkit to progress businesses to a stigma free workplace.

Event included a preview of how the toolkit works. A case study was also shared of our pilot business, Visiting Angels, who we have been working with over the past year, trialling out the framework together.

Champion David shared his lived experience of mental ill health in the workplace, reinforcing the importance of not feeling alone in the workplace. A powerful takeaway from David’s words: "Ensuring those implementing change are Believers of Change".

Royal Borough of Kingston Council are supporting the Employers Framework and we are grateful to Liz Trayhorn who shared on the day why they are supporting our initiative.

ADOPT IMPROVE THRIVE!

Sign up today via link below or email: employersframework@mindinkingston.org.uk

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kPRGrLJKpUmS1ZIeGcA9LG4C0xKHLHFIv87__SLanTRUNkswWTY3VVc0QUxKSFk1WDVTVFhETUdVQS4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

22/04/2025

It's time for all employers to support mental health!!

Join us for the unveiling of the 'Employers Framework' a ground breaking new toolkit for businesses.

Hear from lived experience speakers and discover how you can progress your business to a mental health stigma free workplace.

Tuesday 29 April, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mind in Kingston, The Old Post Office, 1 Brook Street Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2HA

Supported by Royal Borough of Kingston Council.

RSVP via link below or email - sarah@mindinkingston.org.uk

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-mental-health-in-the-workplace-tickets-1303957705599?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the unveiling of ‘Employers Framework’, a free toolkit to help progress your business to a mental health stigma-free workplace

02/04/2025

Join us for the unveiling of the 'Employers Framework' a ground breaking new toolkit for businesses. Hear from lived experience speakers and discover how you can progress your business to a mental health stigma free workplace.

Tuesday 29 April, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mind in Kingston, The Old Post Office, 1 Brook Street Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2HA

Supported by Kingston Council - Kingston Stronger Together

RSVP via Eventbrite link below or email - sarah@mindinkingston.org.uk
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-mental-health-in-the-workplace-tickets-1303957705599?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/10/2024

Did you know poor mental health costs UK employers £110 billion a year for employees?

Join our 'Mental Health in the Workplace' focus group and discover small actions you can implement within your organisation to create a culture where employees thrive!

Friday 1st Nov, 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Free and online via Zoom.

Sign up for your ticket here:

We are inviting people in managerial roles to attend our focus group on mental health in the workplace.

10/10/2024

Do you work in a managerial role?

Contribute your experience this by filling in our survey!

The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.

Survey: https://surveymonkey.com/r/HRQPF8Y

09/10/2024

Excited for this event tomorrow as part of World Mental Health Day at Kingston University!

Our lovely Champion Hannah will be taking part sharing her lived experience of mental health ‘listen for the similarities and not the differences’

Our colleague Vicky Bourne will also be there talking about Mind in Kingston work and services we offer.

This event is free and open to anyone - please join us if you can 💙

13/09/2024

Clarity Card game is designed to explore peoples understanding on mental health stigma.

Was there ever a stigma you believed was true?

Pop your answers in the comments ⬇️

This card game was created by the Mental Health and Counselling students from Kingston College in partnership with Champions for Change.

11/09/2024

There is still a taboo around su***de. This can make it even harder for people to open up and feel understood.

When we are equipped with the right skills and knowledge, we no longer fear the conversation and instead, we can confidently reach out to someone who we may be worried about.

Zero Su***de Alliance has created a free 20 minute su***de awareness training for you to gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering su***de.

Anyone can learn how to have a potentially life-saving conversation.
Learn how to spot su***de warning signs; how to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about; and where to signpost to for further support.

➡️ Follow the link below for the full training

➡️ https://zsa.frank-cdn.uk/scorm/full-training/story.html

It takes around 20 minutes – click ‘Next’ when the training loads.

The training is recommended for anyone aged 16 and over.

Here you’ll find a shorter gateway module (5 – 10 minutes), as well as the autism, university, veteran and taxi editions.

➡️ www.zerosu***dealliance.com/training

11/09/2024

The Angel and The Devil is the first film in a mental health documentary series called 'Breaking the Silence'. This emotionally powerful series uncovers and ...

11/09/2024

Posted • It’s been 63 years since su***de was decriminalised in the UK. But so many of us still use the term ‘commit su***de’.

Why does it matter? Language that links su***de and crime can increase stigma and prevent people struggling with suicidal thoughts from speaking out.

If we choose language like ‘died by su***de’ or ‘took their own life’ we allow space for open conversations and compassion. Let’s choose our words carefully.

***dePreventionDay

21/08/2024

Posted • There has recently been some stigmatising articles about mental health that lack any evidence or facts. So we’re bringing the facts 🗣️

26/07/2024

Online Living Library is now live - a digital collection of Champions sharing their mental health story 🌟

Explore the collection here:

The Champions wanted to share their experiences virtually to give people the option of learning more about mental health from the comfort of their own home. On this page, you will find Champion’s written stories and audio recordings on various mental health topics, talking from their personal expe...