Any The Potting Shed employee is allowed to give a ‘Random Act of Kindness’ free gift to anyone they wish every week – from a free coffee to a chip shop special.
Basketball team Grimsby Gators are gearing up to run the Great Grimsby 10k, pledging additional fundraising for our official charity The Gardiner Hill Foundation.
Anyone who fancies a chat or wants to meet new people can display a sign on their table saying they’re happy for a natter, encouraging conversation at dedicated times.
The friendly initiative encourages conversation among strangers by providing benches with signage which suggests anyone sitting there is happy to chat or meet new people.
Since opening its doors, Safespace has supported nearly 250 individuals, with 65% of attendees stating they visited because they were lonely.
Mental Health Awareness Week explores the impact of loneliness and how we can tackle it, with research showing an increase in people suffering from feelings of loneliness and its consequences.
Compared to over 220 national NHS provider trusts and other social enterprises, NAViGO ranked the highest in all NHS Staff Survey indicators.
The new company will offer a diverse range of health and social care services within the local community and employ more than 270 staff as a new NAViGO subsidiary.
Thousands of people across Yorkshire, Humber and northern Lincolnshire could benefit from a first of its kind specialist mental health service launching this April.
We’re looking for service users interested in getting involved in a dedicated nature-based study this spring!
The campaign aims to support new and expectant mums to be able to recognise symptoms of perinatal mental health problems early and encourage them to seek help quickly.
Purchase and redevelopment of the former Grange and Manor care home on Second Avenue in Grimsby will allow for the expansion and relocation of existing older people's services.
Meridian and Pelham Lodges specialise in providing 24-hour, person-centred care in innovative, modern lodges rather than clinical wards.
First episode Rapid Early intervention for Eating Disorders (FREED) is an evidence-based early intervention model for eating disorders, tailored to young people’s needs.
Nearly £9,000 of grant funding will enable NAViGO to provide a weekly safe and inclusive space for individuals aged 16-25 within the LGBT+ community.
A collection of trees have been planted at our acute adult inpatient unit Harrison House joining thousands of trees planted at over 200 NHS sites across the country.
Encouraged to enjoy or pass on, it is hoped people will be inspired to refill the box and continue the wave of kindness across the borough.
While one in four older people live with a mental health issue only 4% access talking therapy services locally.
NAViGO are the only North of England provider to be performing 'better than expected' in this year’s Care Quality Commission report.
Mike Reeve (Deputy Chief Executive), Janine Smith (Chief Operating Officer) and Anna Morgan (Executive Director of Corporate Services) have all taken new roles on the NAViGO board.
Crewed by trained clinicians and support workers, the vehicle will respond to calls where there is a mental health concern providing alternative transport to an ambulance or police car for people who may need help with their emotional health.
Together, they will be delivering Knowledge Understanding Framework training – a programme designed to standardise knowledge and practices in the diagnosis and treatment of Boederline Personality Disorder.
The model was the winner in the Suicide Prevention category, while Rharian Fields was highly-commended in the Eating Disorders section.
"NAViGO is a fantastic organisation with dedicated, professional staff. I am confident we have lots to build on. I am confident we have a positive future."
"As I start my last day as your chief executive, I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for making my time one of the most rewarding periods of my professional life."