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Finlay is currently supported by Certitude. He was in and out of mental health services from the age of seven to his early twenties, experiencing emotional volatility and obsessive compulsions, and an eating disorder. Eventually – after a period of recovery where he was able to go to university – Finlay had to leave his […]
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How a former care centre in Penge on the brink of closure is now a thriving community centre with an exciting programme of events.
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If you have a learning disability, you are entitled to ask for a Reasonable Adjustment if you are visiting a hospital. Here’s everything you need to know about asking for a Reasonable Adjustment
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Certitude has conducted a review of its gender pay gap statistics as at 5th April 2018. The information has been considered by the Board and Leadership Team and we are pleased to report a low pay gap across the organisation, which reflects our commitment to diversity and equality across the organisation. Our overall gender split […]
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Certitude has recently been highlighted for creating a happy and healthy workforce in a new report by the Positive Practice in Mental Health Collaborative (PPiMH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH). PPiMH brings together NHS Trusts, third-sector providers and front-line charities to identify and disseminate positive practice in mental health services, as […]
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Jana Jilkova is running the London Marathon for Certitude this coming April. She wanted to do something to raise money to support us because the work we do is close to her heart. Read on to find out why our cause is important to her, and how her preparation for the 26 mile race is […]
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We’re proud to have joined NHS England’s STOMP campaign – stopping the over-medication of people with learning disabilities and autism
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This 10k runs right through the heart of London. We’ll be with you every step of the way, from the start to the finishing line.
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Here at Certitude, we use a variety of methods to support and connect with the people around us. We know that no two people are the same and we know that everyone’s needs are different. Sensory objects have proven to be an amazingly simple but effective method of stimulating people, thanks to their versatility and […]
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A new mental health crisis café called ‘the Harbour’ opened its doors yesterday at University Hospital Lewisham. The Harbour – a joint partnership between the hospital, Certitude and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) – will provide peer support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The aim is to offer people […]
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Mum of four, Jana Jilkova, is running the London Marathon this April for Certitude to help raise money for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs – but she needs your help.
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