10 Oct 2025
Today is World Mental Health Day 💚
As a BAME councillor, I know Mental Health can still be a taboo subject in many of our cultures. It is often something people feel they have to keep quiet about or deal with on their own. But the truth is, talking helps, reaching out matters, and support is out there.
Whether you’re struggling, supporting a loved one, or just need someone to talk to, you are not alone.
Support services include:
✅ Lancashire Mind @LancsMind
✅ Samaritans – 116 123 (Free, 24/7) @Samaritans
✅ NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria lscft.nhs.uk
✅ Lancashire County Council @LancashireCC
✅ Help in Preston @HelpinPreston
✅ Community centres, youth groups and faith organisations across the city
It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to not be okay.
It’s okay to talk. 🫂
#WorldMentalHealthDay #EndTheStigma
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27 Dec 2023
🎄Christmas at the Council🎄
A reminder that Preston Town Hall is closed until 9am on Tuesday 3 January
However, our website is available 24/7
Quick links to our council services⬇️
pulse.ly/r65d3ki8ri
And other #HelpinPreston is here⬇
pulse.ly/ymps2muuf9
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31 Oct 2023
Brilliant turn out@saharainpreston Job/volunteering Fair. More than 150 people attended.Thankyou to all our partners @DWP@preston job centre@Army cadets@Safenet@helpinpreston@Places for people.
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9 Oct 2023
📣NOTICE OF WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
🗓️Tuesday 10 October
🕛00:01am - 06:00am
Scheduled maintenance & server upgrades means the following websites unavailable during times above:
▶️@prestoncouncil
▶️@visitpreston
▶️@prestonmarkets
▶️#HelpInPreston
▶️@investpreston
▶️@lancsencounter
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4 Aug 2023
Great turnout for Multiply Session for service users @Saharainpreston.Advice and support is available for our service users.Thankyou to our partners for their continued support.
@InspiraPamG @pcc_sue @JCPJobsPlusMore
#prestonjobcentre #fam #fofs #cvhelp #helpinpreston
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14 Jul 2023
Advice and support available @saharainpreston for our service users regarding training and upskilling workforce.
Thank you to our partners for your continued support.
@InspiraPamG @pcc_sue @JCPJobsPlusMore
#prestonjobcentre #fam #fofs #cvhelp #helpinpreston
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10 Jun 2023
📢 Not long now!! Tell your friends!
#MensHealthWeek
#preston
#HelpInPreston
@blogpreston @leponline @Gillylancs @pnefc @pnecommunity @men_preston
@prestoncouncil @CGAPreston
@PrestonComNet @PrestonComHub @LiveLancs
@LancashireCC @LancashireHour
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26 May 2023
Great session @saharainpreston with Karen Gore from @NHSEngland @LancsHospitals.
Excellent start for career in #nhs.
Many thanks for your support with job club @pcc_sue @JCPJobsPlusMore
#jobclub #fofs #fam #cv #helpinpreston
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16 May 2023
This is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
This year's theme is anxiety
If you're experiencing anxiety, there's lots of support available, please reach out!
@mentalhealth
@LSCFTCollege
@WeAreLSCFT
@LancsMind
#HelpInPreston helpinpreston.com/article/47…
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15 Mar 2023
Do you need help with energy, food or water bills? If you’re a Preston resident, the Household Support Fund could assist. Apply here preston.gov.uk/householdsupp…, or DM if you need help in completing the form. 😊 #preston #costofliving #hardship #helpinpreston #urdu
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13 Mar 2023
Do you need help with household essentials such as food, energy or water bills?
Applying for a #HouseholdSupportFund grant could help so please don't struggle alone
#Preston residents can apply now!
preston.gov.uk/householdsupp…
Deadline: 31 March 2023
#HelpInPreston #CostOfLiving
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10 Mar 2023
@saharainpreston job club continues.
Sahara helped 10 service users to create new CVS alongside application support and volunteering.
@pcc_sue, @DWP, @JCPJobsPlusMore
#fofs #fam #jobclub #prestonjob #helpinpreston
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2 Mar 2023
Do you need help with energy, food or water bills? If you’re a Preston resident- including international students asylum seekers, the Household Support Fund could assist. Apply here preston.gov.uk/householdsupp…. DM for help in completing the form. 😊 #preston #helpinpreston #hindi
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27 Feb 2023
Do you need help with energy, food or water bills? If you’re a Preston resident, the Household Support Fund could assist. Apply here- preston.gov.uk/householdsupp… or DM if you need help in completing the form. 😊 #preston #costofliving #hardship #helpinpreston #gujarati
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23 Feb 2023
Do you need help with energy, food or water bills? If you’re a Preston resident, the Household Support Fund could assist. Apply here- preston.gov.uk/householdsupp… or DM if you need help in completing the form. 😊 #preston #costofliving #hardship #helpinpreston #telugu
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22 Feb 2023
Do you need help with essentials such as food, energy or water bills?
Applying for a #HouseholdSupportFund grant could help so don't struggle alone
#Preston residents can apply now!
preston.gov.uk/householdsupp…
Deadline: 31 March 2023
#HelpInPreston #CostOfLiving
ALT Graphics of a house, tap, radiator, coat and shopping trolley The Household Support Fund could help you Apply now Preston dot gov dot uk forward slash household support fund Preston Together Hub 01772 906777 Logos of Preston City Council and Department for Work and Pensions
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31 Jan 2023
#CostOfLiving help is available if you're struggling with money and debt
From budget tips to who to turn to for advice and support, please don't struggle in silence
Organisations are available to help
helpinpreston.com/article/25…
#HelpInPreston
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28 Dec 2022
🎄Christmas at the Council🎄
A reminder that Preston Town Hall is closed until 9am on Tuesday 3 January
However, our website is available 24/7
Quick links to our council services⬇️
preston.gov.uk/contactus
And other #HelpinPreston is here: helpinpreston.com/article/59…
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13 Dec 2022
💷Are you struggling to manage your money?
Please don't struggle in silence
There is help out there
Visit helpinpreston.com/ and search ''money advice'
#CostofLiving #HelpInPreston
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13 Dec 2022
During this cold snap staying warm can be difficult, but there is help available! Take a look at what you can access in Preston right now.
#warmspaces #helpinpreston
@prestoncouncil
@MediaLCC
bit.ly/3HArIjh
bit.ly/3PpkAIg
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