In May this year the absolutely incredible Didcot Town Under 7s Whites football team stole everyone’s hearts by taking part in a brilliant fundraising challenge in aid of Restore. Coach, Daz King, kept us up-to-date with their progress, and we … Read more
The Individual Placement and Support service at Oxford Health has been recognised in a regional NHS England event as leading the way in its response to COVID. The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service at Oxford Health is leading the … Read more
We’re so proud of our Restore volunteers. Their dedication and commitment inspires us every day. For that reason, we couldn’t be more delighted to share that Sue Brown, who’s been volunteering at our Beehive Project for over ten years, has … Read more
Over the last few years, the voluntary sector has endured a number of challenges and this has been significantly amplified by the disruptive pandemic. So, there is an urgency and opportunity for the sector to innovate and develop new ways … Read more
‘Working at Restore offers a unique blend of comfort and challenge: you can be open about your diagnosis, knowing that others around you empathise from their own experience…’ I came to Oxford after having a flare-up of bipolar mania. I … Read more
Recent events in the US have shone a light on the layered impact of years of inequality and disadvantage for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups on both a global and local level. Research demonstrates that people from black, … Read more
Week Nine, Day Three: 23 May I write this blog with very mixed emotions; I am over the moon that I have completed the Couch to 5K challenge. Part of me really did not think I would be able to … Read more
Week Nine, Day Two: 21 May I wake at 4.06am, but instead of getting up as I promised myself I would, I think I will just lie here for 20 minutes and then get up. The next thing I know … Read more
Week Nine, Day One: 19 May So here I am, week nine and the final stage. Today’s run…30 minutes, yes this is the big one, the 5K. I have had a 2 day rest in the hope that my ankle … Read more