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New-U Enterprises is a registered charity helping young people facing challenges to find employment or training. Last year we gave them a grant of £3,500 from our Community Cares Fund to fund their ‘You’ve Got This’ workshops.  

With rising food and fuel costs, we’re all feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. But, for people on the lowest incomes, it’s not a question of living; it’s a matter of surviving. 

The pandemic has had an untold impact on mental health of many young people. In Essex, Colchester & Tendring Youth Enquiry Service (YES) have been working hard to support the increasing numbers of young people dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

There's been a lot of unsettling news lately which can affect many different parts of our lives, including our sleep. Ellie from Suffolk Mind has put together some information and tips about understanding these feelings and how you can improve your sleep during troubling times.