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Rising to the coronavirus challenge

31/03/2020

‘Unprecedented times’ is a hackneyed phrase, perhaps too often used in the last week or so, but we are truly in uncharted waters, says board chairman Peter McCrea

Keep connecting - in a different way

24/03/2020

It’s hard to know where to start in such unprecedented times, but one thing is clear: it’s not just physical health of the nation that is currently facing a challenge.

Demonstrating our impact

13/03/2020

So why do we spend so much time telling you how great we are?? CEO Davina Goodchild on why demonstrating our impact is so important.

The Big C and grabbing life

04/02/2020

Sara Cameron MRICS reflects on being almost 10 years cancer-free and how 'the Big C' taught her to grab life and its opportunities.

"Cancer wasn't meant to happen to us"

04/02/2020

LionHeart ambassador Steve Lees shares his story of cancer to mark World Cancer Day.

Dayle

My journey as a charity trustee

30/01/2020

Dayle Bayliss - LionHeart's youngest ever female trustee - decribes her experiences of being on a board, and how it has shaped her personal and professional life.

Top 10 tips for CVs and interviews

07/01/2020

If January has made you reflect and re-evaluate, here are our top 10 tips for refreshing your CV and getting interview ready.

Grief and loss at Christmas

09/12/2019

Christmas can be quite unlike any other time of year when it comes to loss or bereavement. Our counsellor Mark Hodson talks about why it can trigger overwhelming grief, and what you can do that might help.

Charity trusteeship: what's it all about?

07/11/2019

This Trustees Week, our board chairman Peter McCrea FRICS shares his thoughts on being a charity trustee, what it means, and the motivation behind it.

How counselling can help manage stress

06/11/2019

A recent survey of UK adults indicated that almost three-quarters had felt stressed to the point of being unable to cope in the last year. LionHeart counsellor Mark Hodson explains how counselling can help.

Living with anxiety and depression

09/10/2019

"It finally dawned on me that the anxiety and depression I had experienced on and off for several years would never really go away - but how I dealt with it could change"

How coaching can help

10/07/2019

Not just for sport: coaching can help someone be the best they can be and achieve their full potential, says LionHeart support officer Clare Davis

Changing attitudes to mental health

16/05/2019

Jo Grant, mental health project co-ordinator for LionHeart, talks about a sea change in the way people talk about and acknowledge mental health - but there is still some way to go

The vicious circle of body image & mental health

15/05/2019

Did being overweight cause my mental health issues, or did my mental health issues cause me to gain weight? Our mental health ambassador Gemma Foster reflects on her weight loss journey and what she's learnt about her mental health.

Social Anxiety & how we can help

14/05/2019

Imagine the thought of everyday social situations leaving you so paralysed with fear you go out of your way to avoid them. Our counsellor Bernadette Antoniou explains social anxiety, and how we helped Sam start enjoying life again after years of fear

Life with Parkinson's: Simon's Story

11/04/2019

Chartered surveyor Simon shares his story and how LionHeart was able to help him after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 59.

Memory tips from the training front line

12/03/2019

Do you struggle to remember the RICS rules of conduct but manage all the lyrics to a song you learnt as a toddler? You're not alone, but the good news is there's plenty you can do to sharpen your memory, says guest blogger and trainer Kate Taylor

Losing a parent

22/01/2019

LionHeart's communications manager Hayley Draper reflects on her father's terminal illness, and preparing children for loss

Frequently asked questions about LionHeart

08/01/2019

How much do you know about your charity? We've rounded up some of the questions we hear most often about who we are and what we do...

LionHeart's support was a game-changer when I failed APC

07/12/2018

When Callum McDougall failed his APC he felt so low he was on the verge of giving up and changing careers. Here he explains how LionHeart's support turned out to be the 'game-changer' which led to ultimate success