Charity of the Year 2022 Anxious Minds is Highly Commended.

Unfortunately, in this instance, Anxious Minds did not win the Award, but the judges wanted me to pass on to you how impressed they were by the support that Anxious Minds has offered during the pandemic and since, and as a result, Anxious Minds is Highly Commended.

Anxious Minds is a non-profit organisation that is committed to providing support and assistance to individuals suffering from mental health issues in the North East region of the UK. The charity was founded in 2015 with the goal of improving the mental health and well-being of people in the community. The team at Anxious Minds is made up of dedicated professionals who understand the unique challenges that individuals with mental health issues face and are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to help them overcome these challenges.

One of the ways that Anxious Minds has been able to make a significant impact in the community is through their Social Prescribing Service. This service is designed to provide support and resources to individuals who have been referred by local GP’s, NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers and Integrated Care Systems (ICS). The Social Prescribing Service is a way for these organisations to connect their patients with the wide range of indoor and outdoor support services that Anxious Minds offers.

The Social Prescribing Service has been particularly effective during the pandemic as it has helped individuals who were struggling with mental health issues to access the support they need while also reducing the burden on healthcare providers. In recognition of the impact that Anxious Minds has had on the community, the charity has been Highly Commended in the Inspirational Story category of the UK Mental Health Awards 2022.

Anxious Minds is honoured to receive this recognition and would like to thank all of the individuals and organisations who have helped to make this possible. The team at Anxious Minds is committed to continuing to provide support and assistance to the community and will continue to innovate and improve their services to better serve the needs of individuals with mental health issues.

For more information about the services that Anxious Minds offers, please visit their website or contact them directly at 0191 262 0305.

Veteran Recovery College wins the Gold Covenant Award

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Eric the Veteran Recovery College project lead received The Gold Covenant Award yesterday for our work with veterans and their families.

The Gold Covenant Award is a prestigious honour that recognises outstanding contributions to the veteran community. It is given to individuals and organisations that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support veterans and their families. The award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Eric and the entire team at Anxious Minds in their commitment to helping veterans and their families.

The Veteran Recovery College project, led by Eric, is a unique program that focuses on providing veterans and their families with the tools and resources they need to recover from the mental health challenges that often come with military service. The program offers a wide range of services, including counselling, therapy, and support groups. It also provides training and skill development programs to help veterans increase their employability and find sustainable employment.

The program is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and it serves veterans of all services and ranks, as well as their families. The team at Anxious Minds works closely with veterans to understand their unique needs and tailor the program to meet those needs. This approach has proven to be highly effective, and the program has helped many veterans and their families to find the support and assistance they need to recover from the mental health challenges they face.

In addition to the Gold Covenant Award, Anxious Minds has also received recognition and support from the local government, and NHS trusts. The organisation has built strong relationships with these organisations and other community partners, which has helped to increase the reach and impact of the program.

The Gold Covenant Award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Eric and the team at Anxious Minds. It is also a reminder of the importance of supporting veterans and their families as they navigate the mental health challenges that often come with military service. Anxious Minds is committed to continuing to provide high-quality, accessible, and inclusive support to veterans and their families in the years to come.

Life Saving Veteran Project wins 5 National Awards

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North East mental health veteran project scoops five awards in its first year.

This life saving veteran project supports veterans and their families waiting for Op Courage and the NHS mental health services and also provides long-term support for veterans and their families being discharged from the services.

The project provides lots of different mental health and addiction support services including outdoor therapy. It also provides counselling, therapy, and support groups for veterans and their families. The project is staffed by dedicated professionals who understand the unique challenges that veterans face and are committed to helping veterans find employment and succeed. The life saving veteran project was launched just over a year ago and has already received five awards for its work in supporting veterans and their families. The first award was the Gold Covenant Award, which was presented to the project lead, Eric, for his work in supporting veterans and their families. This award recognises the outstanding work that the project has done in supporting veterans and their families. The second award was the Inspirational Story award, which was presented to the CEO of Anxious Minds, Eddie, for his work in supporting veterans and their families. This award recognises the outstanding work that the CEO has done in supporting veterans and their families. The third award was the Mental Health and Wellbeing award, which was presented to the project for its work in supporting veterans and their families. This award recognises the outstanding work that the project has done in supporting veterans and their families. The fourth award was the Best Practice award, which was presented to the project for its work in supporting veterans and their families. This award recognises the outstanding work that the project has done in supporting veterans and their families. The fifth award was the Partnership award, which was presented to the project for its work in supporting veterans and their families. This award recognises the outstanding work that the project has done in supporting veterans and their families. In conclusion, Anxious Minds is proud to have received these awards for its work in supporting veterans and their families. The veteran project is committed to providing the best possible support to veterans and their families and will continue to do so in the future. We are also proud to be a member of the Counselling Directory as a charity member. This great site is helping people to get fast access to mental health provisional’s across the UK and to support veterans and their families.

Anxious Minds Achieves Triple Award Success, Including Gold

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A charity started by a veteran with his War Pension and Winner of the 2021 Soldiering On Healthcare and Rehabilitation Award, Anxious Minds is proud to announce that it has received three more illustrious awards including: the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

The following press release explains Anxious Minds work, with a quote from Edward Dean, the charities Volunteer CEO.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) is a Ministry of Defence run scheme which encourages employers to support the work of the Ministry of Defence and inspire others to do the same. The ERS Gold award is the highest award of the scheme, recognising organisations who actively support the Armed Forces community in their workplace.

Anxious Minds, alongside 9 other organisations in the North East, was honoured to receive notification of our Gold Award 2022

Anxious Minds has a host of company initiatives and policies in place to encourage and support service personnel in the workforce, including granting additional leave to Reservists so that they can fulfil their training requirements. Anxious Minds signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2016, and has always had a forces-friendly environment within its workplace.

Edward Dean, the Volunteer Chief Executive Officer of Anxious Minds a veteran of 22 years service said: “It was fantastic news to hear that Anxious Minds has won another award for its work with veterans and their families. The Gold Award, under the Employers Recognition Scheme run by the MOD as part of the Covenant.”

“We are delighted with this award, it coincides with the other three National awards we have won for our work with the veteran community over the last 12 months and highlights the support that we have given to veterans and their families, reservists and a number of people that we employ within our staff and is a real recognition of the work our veterans team do across the Armed Forces Community.”

Awards Anxious Minds has won for veteran work.

ERS Gold Award
Best Veteran Focused Mental Health Service – North East England GHP Mental Health Awards 2022
Best Vulnerable People Support Provider North East England Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards 2021
Soldiering on Award 2021 (Healthcare and Rehabilitation)

Anxious Minds Veteran Families Recovery College provides the following services for veterans and their families. All services are in-house from the college, we don’t signpost unless there is a need and we cannot provide the support by our partners. Our Aim is to improve the support veterans and their families receive in the North East.

Counselling
Addiction Support
Outdoor Therapy
Fitness Classes
Breakfast Club
Dinner Club
Food Bank
Welfare Support

The Veteran Recovery College – Wallsend North Tyneside

0191 308 4030

We are helping to build a better support network for our Armed Forces Community, highlighting a united commitment to our Armed Forces Covenant.

Winner of the Soldiering On Award 2021

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Anxious Minds are delighted to have won the Soldiering on award 2021 (health and rehabilitation award).

We have a combined experience of over 80 years working within the Armed Forces Community

It should be obvious that working in a uniformed service can bring danger and stress. Every day our uniformed services work long hours in sometimes very dangerous conditions. They keep us all safe, but sometimes this can come at a personal cost.

It’s an unfortunate reality that these people can, and often do get hurt physically and mentally. It can be the same for veterans of all of the services. A soldier out on the front line, witnessing horrors that many of us could probably never imagine.

These can lead to PTSD, depression, phobias, anxiety, relationship problems, drink and drugs.

Anxious Minds understands that wounds sustained in the service of your duties is not always physical and can affect anyone, Our founder was diagnosed with clinical depression, chronic anxiety and PTSD, after he left the Armed Forces on completion of 22 years of service and struggled to find support. We understand that the real battle for those affected in service can often begin at home. We are able to offer confidential support to those suffering from anxiety and depression, safe in the knowledge that they will be looked after and supported when needed.

It is crucial to understand that, no matter how much of a grip your anxiety or depression has on you at the moment, it CAN be removed or managed with the right support, together we can beat anxiety and depression. If you are a veteran of any of the services, then just give us a call.

Our Veteran Support Centre on Newcastle waterfront

Distinguished Points of Light Award by the Prime Minister

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Eddie Dean, from Newcastle, used his army pension to fund his charity ‘Anxious Minds’ and help other veterans struggling with mental health issues gets Prime Ministers Points of Light Award.

Eddie Dean points of light award

After dedicating 22 years to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which included serving in Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, Eddie struggled to return to civilian life and was diagnosed with chronic anxiety, clinical depression and PTSD.

He credits the vital support he received from the North East charity ‘Saving Lives’ for his recovery, and this support inspired him to launch his own charity ‘Anxious Minds’ to specifically help veterans in his local area who were struggling with mental ill health.

The charity provides free support groups, counselling and mindfulness and relaxation techniques for people who are on the waiting list for medical support. Under his leadership the charity has secured funding from the National Lottery Fund and received an award from the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces’ Covenant Fund.

In a personal letter to Eddie, Prime Minister Theresa May said:

“You have shown remarkable dedication in ensuring veterans can access mental health support with your charity ‘Anxious Minds’. You know from first-hand experience what a difference this help can make and now, thanks to your hard work, veterans living in the North East can also benefit from this same support. I want to thank you for your inspiring commitment to supporting men and women, like yourself, who have risked their lives to serve our country.”

What is the Points of Light Award?

The Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award is a prestigious recognition presented by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary service.

Established in partnership with the Points of Light organization, the award highlights the significant impact of volunteer work and celebrates those who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others.

Recipients of the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award come from diverse backgrounds and contribute in various ways, including charitable initiatives, community projects, and acts of kindness.

The award serves not only to recognize their efforts but also to inspire others to engage in volunteerism and community service. Each honoree receives a personalized certificate signed by the Prime Minister, acknowledging their exceptional dedication and positive influence.

Mary Glindon, Eddie’s local MP for North Tyneside, said:

“I would like to congratulate Eddie on receiving the Points of Light Award. He is truly a worthy recipient of this award as someone, who has faced up to his own mental health issues and put the help he received to good use, in turn, to helping others. He is a credit to himself, to those he supports through his charity and to the whole of North Tyneside.”

Eddie said:

“I am honoured to receive this award on behalf of myself and the team of volunteers here at ‘Anxious Minds’. We work very hard at ‘Anxious Minds’ to improve the mental health services here in the North East and feel humbled to have this recognised by the Prime Minister. On behalf of myself and the team, we thank you.”

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