In November 2018 I embarked on the most hard but beautifully rewarding journey of my life. I became a first-time mum on 19 November 2018 when my husband and I welcomed our son into the world. I had no idea of the adventure that would await me. I felt anxious and nervous yet immensely excited… Read more »

Want to see a community banding together? Here are some snaps of the lovely team at Johnson & Johnson who used their own time and equipment to overhaul the Chertsey Life house garden. All of your hard work and talent was greatly appreciated by our staff and tenants alike, and has made the garden a… Read more »

If I’m honest I don’t know what words to say to explain how amazing my experience has been already. But I’ll start with a little background first… Spiralled out of control A year ago I had severe anxiety and depression. I was lost and I had spiralled so badly out of control that everyone around… Read more »

Recently, consultant midwife, Shona Hamilton, from Antrim Hospital in Northern Ireland, designed a training day ‘Psychosis in Pregnancy’ especially for Life staff, volunteers and clients. The training was held in a local church. There was 15 bouquets of flowers left for participants with a card with this message: ‘Thanks for all that you do. Please… Read more »

Pregnancy, or the prospect of it, can be overwhelming whether conception is planned or not. The reality is life changing and it is only natural for emotions to run high – not only for women but men too. It is estimated that on average 1 in 10 dads-to-be and new dads experience depression during and… Read more »