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Sam Perks @Sam_Perks

Physical Activity Operations Manager @MindCharity. “Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” All views are my own

Joined November 2012
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
2 Oct 2024
**Job alert** Fancy joining the brilliant Physical Activity team at Mind? We’re currently recruiting for a Physical Activity Lead. For more information and to apply, visit careers.mind.org.uk/jobs/vac…
Image includes text about the Physical Activity Lead role - The role will lead on our programmes exploring how physical activity can support the mental health of people from racialised communities and people facing poverty. It will include: Managing our equity partnerships. Identifying opportunities to support the mental health of African and Caribbean communities through physical activity. Promoting our support to reach more people. Applications close 21 October 2024

ALT Image includes text about the Physical Activity Lead role - The role will lead on our programmes exploring how physical activity can support the mental health of people from racialised communities and people facing poverty. It will include: Managing our equity partnerships. Identifying opportunities to support the mental health of African and Caribbean communities through physical activity. Promoting our support to reach more people. Applications close 21 October 2024
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
1 Feb 2024
Today is #TimeToTalkDay! To celebrate, we’re launching Spot. Support. Signpost. It aims to help anyone to: · Spot the signs someone may be struggling · Support them · Signpost them to help and support Free assets & more info at mind.org.uk/SpotSupportSignp… #SpotSupportSignpost
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
11 Oct 2023
For #WorldMentaHealthDay we launched a new campaign with @ASICSeurope to redefine a personal best to focus on how it feels, rather than a time, stat or number! For me a personal best is feeling connected. Feeling connected to others or to nature. What’s your #NewPersonalBest?
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
10 Oct 2023
We've updated our eLearning! In partnership with @_UKCoaching & @Sport_England, we've: - reduced the price to £10 - improved accessibility (screen reader & keyboard navigation) - added new content. Be the first to access the course bit.ly/MindElearing #WorldMentalHealthDay

UK Coaching@_UKCoaching
10 Oct 2023
We're excited to unveil our updated course on Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity in partnership with @MindCharity & @Sport_England. Be part of the change this #WMHD. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/48BDi8O #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Sam Perks retweeted
Mind
@MindCharity
10 Oct 2023
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 And it’s time for action. Take that first step to getting help. Or share this post and help us reach someone who really needs to see it 💙
Reach out this World Mental Health Day Mind logo with phone number 03001233393 open 9am-6pm weekdays. Samaritans logo with phone number 116 123 always open Campaign Against Living Miserably logo with phone number 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm- midnight If you're in Wales: C.A.L.L logo with phone number 0800132 737 always open If you're under 25: The Mix logo with phone number 0808 808 4994 open 4pm -11pm weekdays

ALT Reach out this World Mental Health Day Mind logo with phone number 03001233393 open 9am-6pm weekdays. Samaritans logo with phone number 116 123 always open Campaign Against Living Miserably logo with phone number 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm- midnight If you're in Wales: C.A.L.L logo with phone number 0800132 737 always open If you're under 25: The Mix logo with phone number 0808 808 4994 open 4pm -11pm weekdays

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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
31 May 2023
JOB ALERT! We're recruiting for a Physical Activity Sector Support Lead. The role will deliver & develop our Sector Support programme to sport organisations. The role is fixed term until 31 Mar 2025 & applications close 19 June 2023. bit.ly/SectorSupportLeadAdve… Join Team Mind!
Graphic showing an image of a sports coach speaking to young people and then information on the job role... Physical Activity Sector Support Lead This role will deliver and develop Mind’s Sector Support programme for the sport and physical activity sector. It will include: Developing and delivering training courses, workshops and resources. Providing consultancy support to help physical activity organisations to embed mental health across their work. Managing a portfolio of sport partners. Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025 Applications close 19 June 2023

ALT Graphic showing an image of a sports coach speaking to young people and then information on the job role... Physical Activity Sector Support Lead This role will deliver and develop Mind’s Sector Support programme for the sport and physical activity sector. It will include: Developing and delivering training courses, workshops and resources. Providing consultancy support to help physical activity organisations to embed mental health across their work. Managing a portfolio of sport partners. Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025 Applications close 19 June 2023
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
18 May 2023
It was great to be at #SportsPark to speak to people across sport courtesy of @cimspa. So much enthusiasm for creating a more inclusive & accessible sector. And thanks to @AllForActivity for inviting me to speak at their NGB Briefing. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SportMinds
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
15 May 2023
The cost of living crisis is affecting the mental health of millions. We can’t fix the cost of living crisis – but we can help each other cope. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek take a look at our cost of living & mental health support for the sport sector mind.turtl.co/story/cost-of-…
Graphic saying "Who's got time to worry about mental health, when you're worried about paying the bills. Mind can't fix the cost of living crisis, but we can help you feel more able to cope. If this speaks to you, speak to Mind."

ALT Graphic saying "Who's got time to worry about mental health, when you're worried about paying the bills. Mind can't fix the cost of living crisis, but we can help you feel more able to cope. If this speaks to you, speak to Mind."
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
24 Oct 2022
PLS SHARE @MindCharity's #MindActiveDonationDrive encourages people to donate their preloved/unused active wear & kit to raise funds for mental health support & help people to get active more affordably. Visit bit.ly/3fTfczB for more info. Deadline 18 Nov. #SportMinds
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
10 Oct 2022
Replying to @MindCharity
@MindCharity are asking people to donate their preloved/unused active wear & kit to their charity shops. This will raise funds for mental health support & help people to get active more affordably. Visit bit.ly/3fTfczB to get involved.#MindActiveDonationDrive #SportMinds
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
10 Oct 2022
And after just a couple of minutes, I already have several items ready to be rehomed (I'm sure there will much more when I take a longer look 😀)
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Sam Perks retweeted
We Are Undefeatable
@undefeatable
29 Jul 2022
📢 We're back on TV! When it comes to being active, every move enables more. Together with our 15 charity partners, we're continuing to support people with a range of long term health conditions to get active and enjoy the little things in life. #WeAreUndefeatable
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Every Move Enables More | We Are Undefeatable

weareundefeatable.co.uk
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
27 Jul 2022
Great to be part of the Advancing Qualitative Research by Working with Experts by Experience in Sport, Exercise & Mental Health symposium yesterday at @QRSE2022. Thank you to @Flo_Kinnafick & @ProfAndySmith for the invite, & to Debbie for sharing her lived experience so bravely.
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Sam Perks retweeted
Mind
@MindCharity
10 Jun 2022
15:09 mins of movement can have a positive impact on our #MentalHealth! @ASICSeurope found this out in their recent research & to celebrate they're donating £5 to Mind for everyone who gets moving in June. Share a post using #ASICS1509 and tag @MindCharity asics.tv/399TGUe
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UK Coaching@_UKCoaching
11 May 2022
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, take some time to think about how you promote good mental health at your sessions 🤝 Can the 'CARE' acronym help you reach & support more people? More info ➡️bit.ly/3FvRB0t
Infographic on the 'CARE' acronym for promoting good mental health

ALT Infographic on the 'CARE' acronym for promoting good mental health
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Hayley Jarvis@HayleyJarvis7
10 May 2022
Finally we can share the wonderful news that the brilliant @MindCharity Physical Activity team have a key role to play in supporting @Sport_England #UnitingtheMovement over the next 5 years. We've been fearless in the last seven years but still so much more to do! #SportMinds 💪
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@MindCharity
10 May 2022
We're excited @Sport_England have chosen us as a partner in #UnitingTheMovement. We've got big goals. We want: 🏊‍♀️More of us with mental health problems to be able to access physical activity. 🧘‍♂️To use physical activity as a way to support our mental health. 🏃‍♀️& loads more!
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
9 May 2022
This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. To mark #MHAW, @MindCharity have released new videos sharing people's experiences of mental health. If this speaks to you, #SpeakToMind
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@MindCharity
9 May 2022
1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem each year. But many of us don’t know where to reach out for support. Or how to share what we’re going through. This Mental Health Awareness Week, let your friends and family know – if this speaks to you, #SpeakToMind #MHAW
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
3 May 2022
We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join the Physical Activity team at Mind. We’re recruiting for a Physical Activity Development Lead to grow our work in England and Wales. See below for more info 👇 lnkd.in/ezUYC4du Closing date 12 May 2022
Image of people doing tai chi and text including information on the Physical Activity Development Lead (this has been taken from the job advert on this webpage https://lnkd.in/ezUYC4du).

ALT Image of people doing tai chi and text including information on the Physical Activity Development Lead (this has been taken from the job advert on this webpage https://lnkd.in/ezUYC4du).
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
5 Apr 2022
We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join the Physical Activity team at Mind. We’re recruiting for a Physical Activity Development Lead to grow our work in England and Wales. See below for more info 👇
Hayley Jarvis@HayleyJarvis7
5 Apr 2022
Join @MindCharity as Physical Activity Development Lead to grow our work in England and Wales. We value the power of diversity where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work. Come join the team! bit.ly/37kUZ1u #SportMinds
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
31 Mar 2022
A big shout out to everyone who has been involved in & helped us to create our Mental Health in Elite Sport report. Since 2014 we’ve seen attitudes towards mental health in elite sport change. More is needed to be done but great to reflect on what has been achieved! #SportMinds
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@MindCharity
31 Mar 2022
Being a sports professional can be full of pressures. Mental health support should be available for athletes. Our 2014 report helped sports to change attitudes. Today we can see all the great work being done - and what's left to do. Quote from Olympic champ 🥇 @adam_peaty (1/2)
Adam Peaty, OBE mental health in athletics

ALT Adam Peaty, OBE mental health in athletics
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Sam Perks@Sam_Perks
3 Feb 2022
Today is #TimeToTalk Day! A day to have a conversation around mental health. But it's not always easy to know how to do this. To help, @MindCharity @Sport_England @_UKCoaching's Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity eLearning has 33% off! ukcoaching.org/courses/elear…
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