The Hugs Foundation providing a lifeline for children, young people and families - Extended скачать в хорошем качестве

The Hugs Foundation providing a lifeline for children, young people and families - Extended

Earlier this year, we visited the Hugs Foundation, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for horses and ponies that also provides wellbeing support for children and young people, as well as older people and veterans. The Hugs Foundation is a recipient of our Health Improvement Fund, which forms part of the broader Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) funding portfolio, led and managed by Cornwall VSF and distributed by Cornwall Community Foundation. Read more about the impact of the 2024-2025 Fund here Through the Fund, the Hugs Foundation were able to support 15 young people who had been experiencing severe mental health challenges, with many making significant progress in confidence, social skills, and educational engagement. Several participants successfully reintegrated into education, with one young person returning to school and others gaining work experience opportunities. The project’s progression model, where young people move from receiving support to providing support to others, created a sustainable cycle of peer support and empowerment. In the video, we hear from Rosie and Stacey, parents of young people involved in the project. Read more: https://cornwallvsf.org/children-youn... Produced and filmed by Emily McGlinchey and Ellen Rudge Edited by Emily McGlinchey