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View article Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

By a Thrive Partnership Officer Each year, Children’s Mental Health Week shines a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. In 2026, the national theme is “This is My Place.” The theme encourages all of us to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. It’s about […]

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View article “A dedicated, passionate and professional team”: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership with Hull Youth Justice Service

“A dedicated, passionate and professional team”: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership with Hull Youth Justice Service

As Children’s Mental Health Week begins, Rob from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind reflects on his role as a counsellor for Mind, and the work they do with Hull Youth Justice Service. With Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week upon us – and next month marking the three-year anniversary of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership […]

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View article Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for

Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for

In this blog, Jess, a Hull Independent Visitors Service volunteer, tells us why she loves her role. Three years ago, if you’d told me I’d be volunteering my time with young people, talking about school, mental health, and occasionally debating what counts as a reasonable amount of popcorn, I wouldn’t have realised how fulfilling the […]

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View article Oh yes we did! Hull Fostering takes 600 foster community members to the pantomime.

Oh yes we did! Hull Fostering takes 600 foster community members to the pantomime.

On Saturday 13 December, something really special happened for Hull Fostering. We took 600 members of our fostering community to Hull New Theatre to watch Beauty and the Beast. For a few hours, the pressures of everyday life softened into laughter, music, boos, cheers and pure Christmas magic. For many of our families, opportunities like […]

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