The Mental Health Forum

01/10/2026

Read more like this at www.thementalhealthforum.co.uk or email [email protected] to claim your free pdf booklet.
Everyone struggles from time to time... Even one small sentence can make a real difference. You can anonymously share your own words of hope and inspiration.
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In partnership with Southern Trust Area Protect Life Implementation Group

15/09/2026

Are you claiming Universal Credit?

You may be able to get help with Health Service dental, optical and travel costs.

As of 1 December 2025, if you don't have any earned income, you will be automatically entitled to help with these health care costs.

If you have earned income, you may still be entitled to help with health costs.

For more information, contact the Universal Credit Service Centre or your local Jobs & Benefits office or visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/help-health-costs

15/09/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - From the 28th September It’s no longer possible to go on the boat to England Wales or Scotland from the Republic of Ireland without a passport - make sure you are prepared before you travel. We can help if you need assistance to apply for a passport.

15/09/2026

11/09/2026

New scams are happening across popular social media platforms.

Communities NI, Department for Work and Pensions - DWP or the UK Government:

• will NEVER charge a fee for benefit services or to get benefit payments, including Universal Credit advance payments
• will NEVER contact you via a social media platform
• will NEVER ask for payment by text or email
• will NEVER ask you to pay money into a bank account that is not yours
• will NEVER ask for any of your private log in details, for example to your Universal Credit online account or online banking.

Always make sure you access the official www.nidirect.gov.uk or www.GOV.uk website before sharing any personal information when claiming or managing your claim online.

If you see or receive anything suspicious about benefit claims, payments and bank details:
• you can report any concerns to www.actionfraud.police.uk
• you can forward a suspicious text for free to 7726 and your mobile network provider will investigate it, and
• you can speak to your local Jobs & Benefits office or benefit branch.

10/09/2026

'Flights of Hope' is a service user & carer led project that collects and shares stories and messages of hope, resilience, and self-care.
Edition 2 has just been launched by The Mental Health Forum, in partnership with The Southern Area Protect Life Implementation Group. We'd like to thank everyone who contributed stories, poetry, artwork, and inspiration!!
https://www.thementalhealthforum.co.uk/flights-of-hope-inspiration-archive/free-booklets/
Southern Health and Social Care Trust