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Community group goes from strength to strength

A community group in Rotherham set up two years ago has become a success and is also helping to keep people well and save lives.

S62 was cofounded by Sarah Lacey, Director and Project Co-ordinator, and runs from The Drop-in Centre, Harding Avenue, Rawmarsh.

It has sessions most days and welcomes residents with open arms.  They are now working with our trust, to have a say on services and advise on what can be improved upon.

Sarah said: “We first opened as a constituted group and over time as we grew, we expanded to become a community interest company.

“We are a group of people with lived experience of illness and mental health. Together we tackle mental health, isolation, supporting self development of peers, poverty and recovery in the community,” she said. Just one of the sessions they hold is Men’s Mental Health Group which meets weekly and cofounder Luke Brailsford, who facilitates the group, firmly believes it saves lives, as the men get together for company and take part in a range of activities, from eating meals together to going to watch football.

“We are now working with RDaSH to show what peer support is and working to form best practice for peer support,” said Sarah. Peer support is where people use their lived experiences to help each other.

Residents can join the group, open to all adults across Rotherham, by simply dropping into one of their sessions or emailing at:

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Paula Rylatt, RDaSH’s Deputy Patient Experience and Involvement Director (front and centre) with S62 members.

Published: September 30, 2024

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