Your Emotional Support Service - YESS

29/05/2026

⛰️ Going the Extra Mile: 23km and 10 Peaks for YESS

A huge thank you to our fantastic supporters, Dave, Neil and Jeremy, who are taking on a challenging 23km, 10-peak route along the Helvellyn Ridge in the Lake District on 16 June to raise money for YESS.

They’ve been training together since February and are now looking forward to heading up to Grasmere to take on the challenge they’ve been working towards over the past few months.

They’ve shared some photos from their recent training walks, including their Church Stretton Circular in April and Edale Circular last Friday. As you’ll see, the YESS beanies made an appearance in the obligatory summit selfies, even though it was a surprisingly warm day!

We’re so grateful for all the time, effort and miles they’ve put in to support YESS. We can’t wait to follow their progress on the day and wish them the very best of luck with the challenge. 💜

If you would like to donate, please use the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/davidneiljeremy10in10foryess2026?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

28/05/2026

Meet Sam, our Charity Lead 💜

Mental health support isn’t just Sam’s job - it’s something she cares about deeply because she’s been there herself. Growing up, she struggled with her mental health at a time when anxiety wasn’t really spoken about, and getting support felt difficult and lonely.

Wanting to help other people feel less alone, Sam later made the decision to completely change careers and retrain as a therapist - following something she felt truly passionate about.

That passion is a huge part of what drives the work we do at YESS today, and our mission to make support easier to access for anyone who needs it.

If you’re able to support our campaign by donating or even just sharing this post, we’d be so grateful.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/yess-community-mental-health

28/05/2026

We’re really proud to have been featured in the
The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice 📰.

The article shares more about the work we do at YESS, the growing need for mental health and emotional wellbeing support in our community, and why raising funds right now is so important for us to continue being there for the people who need us most.

Sam, our charity lead, recently spoke with The Voice to help raise awareness of the pressures small charities like ours are facing, and to shine a light on how important accessible support services are for children, young people, adults and families across Staffordshire.

If you’ve ever thought about fundraising for a local charity, we’d absolutely love to hear from you. And if you’d like to support our current campaign, you can donate through our JustGiving page using the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/yess-community-mental-health

Every share, donation and conversation really does make a difference - thank you for supporting us 💜

The Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice

27/05/2026

Sometimes the smallest step can be the hardest one to take 💜

If you feel ready to reach out, YESS is here to support you. Referring into our service is simple - you can self-refer by calling us or completing our online referral form.

One small step today could make a big difference tomorrow.

📞 01889 567756
📝 yess.uk/referral-process/

20/05/2026

Your Emotional Support Service – YESS is part of the Local Community Fund. To find out more about our project and choose to support us, click here: https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/95217

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)? 🩰

Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) uses movement as a way to help people express thoughts and emotions that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.

Alongside music, props, and creative expression, it can offer a different approach to traditional talking therapy.

Movement is one of our earliest forms of communication - long before we learn to speak. As one DMP principle says, “The body doesn’t lie.”

No dance experience is needed, and DMP is designed to be accessible and adaptable for people of all abilities.

Sometimes words aren’t enough - and that’s okay.

19/05/2026

Come and meet Sam our Charity Lead at The Health Event at Bateman House Care Home today 💜

18/05/2026

Carers Week is coming up next month a time to recognise the vital role carers play and to highlight the support available to them.
At Staffordshire Together for Carers, we support carers all year round with information, advice and practical help to make caring more manageable.
Keep an eye on our page as we share more during Carers Week.
📞 0300 303 0621