Restore has incredible supporters. Today, Restore runners share their motivations. “I wanted to take on a fitness challenge while supporting a charity close to my heart. Having experienced my own mental health struggles, I understand the importance of seeking support … Read more
Restore can be a support to many. From individuals working through their own mental health recovery. To friends, family and community members seeking to better understand mental health. Amy, has been a member of Restore’s Elder Stubbs recovery group, and … Read more
Former member, and new mental health peer support worker at Keystone, Aideen, spoke to our editorial volunteer about her experience at Restore. “Being a member at Restore was an integral part of my recovery journey. The most important benefit that … Read more
Restore helped me to rediscover my former healthy self Tomek Brus has been involved with Restore for over ten years, initially as a member of one of our Recovery Projects, and more recently, as a Restore volunteer. Here, he shares … Read more
I was in a difficult and completely alien situation. I’d been consistently in employment for over 35 years and then I just found myself at home with a lot of time on my hands. I was away from the workplace … Read more
I first heard about Restore when I was in hospital. A man named Andy came to talk to us all about what support there would be available to us when we left. I’m so glad he did because if he … Read more
When I was at work, I was beginning to get ill with bipolar, anxiety and agrophobia. I was having relapse at work, but I didn’t want to tell anybody. My mother had breast cancer and my wife was struggling to … Read more
I became aware of my creativity during my time as a Marketing Manager. When I was made redundant and whilst looking for employment I went on a part-time Access Course in Art and Design. During that time my health took … Read more
In 2009 I had a major accident at work. A two-tonne weight fell on me causing a head injury and lots of broken bones including my arms, legs, knee, ankle – they thought I was dead as I wasn’t breathing. … Read more
My first approach to Restore was after I had left work in September 2008 through ill-health. In previous years I had suffered bi-polar and been very ill at times. My psychiatrist recommended Restore as a good starting point in getting … Read more