Dance By Jacob Fear
For me, dance provides escapism. Personally I view dance as a form of art created through a physical medium of a range of movements used to either tell a story or as a distraction from the stresses of the outer world. Dance was first opened up to me when I was aged 10 and I […]
Sunflower sonnet By Sophie Bailey
In a garden lost to whispers of the wine, A lone sunflower stood, its journey pinned. Through solitude, it sought the sun’s warm kiss, A tale of hope, in some quiet reminisce With petals open to the vast expanse, It faced trials, a solitary dance. Roots intertwined, seeking strength below, A sunflowers tale, in shadows […]
Found hope By Irene Jelinek
A little bit of life, Hope. Not all is lost, A little bit of brightness In your smile I think to myself how happy I am for you, And for you being here Found in the spiral of hope. Hope is found in the smallest things, learning to appreciate, everything while you can. It’s the […]
A colourful bargain by Erica Crompton
For me saving money is an act of hope, and so is wearing colour! So seeing this £200 dress from Harvey Nichols is just £15.18 on Amazon is hopeful news for cash-savvy fashionistas! The ‘It dress’ of the spring by Greek-smock dress designers Devotion Twins is now available in a selection of colours and styles […]
Treating Fatigue: A Self-Care Guide for Parents of Special Needs Children
Photo via Pexels Many parents who have children with disabilities are familiar with the deep sense of exhaustion that comes from providing round-the-clock care. This level of fatigue is beyond tiredness. It cannot be resolved through rest and sleep and can impede a parent’s ability to cope with everyday challenges. According to Autism Parenting, parents […]
Leeds Perinatal Mental Health Team wins Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Art Competition
A mosaic that was produced by patients and staff at Leeds and York NHS Partnership Foundation Trust’s (LYPFT) Perinatal Mental Health Service, (PMHS) based at The Mount Hospital, Leeds has won the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) 2023 Art Competition. The Mount Hospital works with women who are either pregnant or have an infant […]
Welcome to winter 2023 Hopezine!
Debt and money troubles can have a huge impact on mental health. And it’s a growing problem. In the UK, people owed a whooping £1,843.8 billion at the end of this summer. This is up by £37.3 billion last year, according to The Money Charity. I hope to address this in this cash-flow special edition […]
TRAVEL FOR WELLBEING – Wyndham Grand Algarve
By Erica Crompton There’s something about a winter-sun holiday that helps promote a sense of well-being. For this money special issue of Hopezine we popped a trip to Portugal on the credit card to try out a stay at one of Europe’s most exclusive hotels, the Wyndham Grand Algarve. From the off, it was clear […]
How to claim PIP (Personal Independent Payments)
By Erica Crompton If you live with a psychical or mental illness you maybe eligible to claim PIP (also known as Personal Independence Payments) to help with your illness or disability. Even if you work, it’s still a benefit you can claim. There are 3 stages to claiming PIP: It can take up to 6 […]
A neurospicy job interview
By Rachel Melinek The woman looks up at me. ‘We need a record that accounts for all your time.’ ‘Absolutely all of it?’ ‘Yes, you can’t work in social care unless we know what you’ve been doing.’ ‘I have it on my CV; I’ve mainly been self-employed.’ ‘We need a reference.’ ‘I have one from […]