Fatima Patel

#WhiteRibbonDay reminds us that real change starts when we speak up. Today, men across our organisation pledge to stand against Violence Against Women and Girls. Silence enables harm, we won’t stay silent. @LancsPCC @blackburndarwen #EndVAWG #ActNow #HerSafetyMatters

🎙️🎧 Meet Ali! 🌟 Through our #YouThriveInLife program, he landed an incredible volunteering opportunity at HAF, where he not only met new people but also developed valuable new skills. 🙌✨ @ImpetusUK @tauheedulboys

Our Patchwork Banners and herbs are thriving! 🌿Huge congrats to the amazing women who poured their creativity into this community wellness project. Your hard work shines through in every bloom! 👏 Let’s keep nurturing our gardens and spirits. Fingers crossed for 'The Bloom'! 🤞

🌳🎉Mark your calendars for Saturday 31st August 2024 and head to Queen's Park for an amazing day filled with activities, games, and much more! Whether you're climbing the walls or enjoying creative arts, there’s something for everyone. 🤸‍♀🎨 #PinicInThePark

🎉 Celebrating our Crafting Club’s journey at Audley & Queens Park! Our ladies’ skills in crochet, clay & stitching have flourished, along with confidence, joy & friendships. Proud of their creations & our community. Here’s to more creativity & camaraderie! #CraftingCommunity

Even a 🌞 Saturday doesn’t stop @imocharity passion & commitment to #MentalHealth education & awareness. 2-day accredited training is delivered to 15 teachers from faith organisations in East Lancashire to become Mental Health Leads to support young people in their care settings

Yesterday at our W4W Crafting Club, 🪡🧵 we stitched a daffodil 🌾 and used slow stitching and applique. Our stitch books are progressing beautifully 📚🪻🌷🌿 @WeAreLSCFT @blackburndarwen @BwDPH

This morning, we celebrated🥳 the end of our W4W Hand Embroidery🪡🧵 Course at Burnley Campus Library. Congratulations 🎊 to all our learners who have learnt a new skill and strategies for their health and well-being 🫶🏻❣️ @WeAreLSCFT @LSCICB @mentalhealth @burnleycouncil

Deep, emotive & relatable topics discussed on the 2nd day of our Mental Health Leads course. Stigma, myths & warning signs around suicide were explored. We further looked at response techniques & resilience strategies @LSCICB @WeAreLSCFT #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention

Our W4W Artful Essence Course 🖌️🎨🖼️ is making steady progress! Thanks to our Head of Programmes, #Mark, for visiting us and sharing his words of wisdom. Art therapy isn't about creating a masterpiece, it's about creating a space for healing- Brene Brown @WeAreLSCFT @BWDDPH

Yesterday at our W4W Hand Embroidery🧵🪡 class at the Burnley campus library. The ladies made amazing progress.Our Diabetes Practitioner Sophia raised awareness on Type 2 Diabetes 👌🏼 @springnorthHQ @DiabetesUK

🌟 Yesterday, @PleckgateHigh School's champions united for #WDD2023. We held a school-wide assembly to raise awareness. We also reached out to Burnley's Down Town Hub, offering Diabetes support. Big thanks to Alison from Blackburn Royal Hospital for her invaluable support! 💙

On #WorldDiabetesDay, let's unite against Diabetes! Spread awareness, support those affected, and promote a healthy lifestyle. Together, we can make a difference! 💙🌍 #WDD2023 For support, contact our Diabetes Practitioner Sophia on 0770819352 or sophia.karolia@imocharity.org

Distractions & #stress 🤯 are everywhere, so how better to support our #AfghanRefugee ladies than with chocolate 🍫 and practising #Mindfulness. Thank you @IMO_Fatima for supporting the session @TheConnectHubUK @blackburndarwen

🗓️ Save the date! 🌟 Join us on December 6th for a heartwarming Chai & Chat event ☕. Connect with us and make a difference! For more details, contact 📧 fatima.patel@imocharity.org or 📧 sophia.karolia@imocharity.org. #ChaiAndChat #CommunityEvent #SaveTheDate

Fantastic day at the Apple Festival in Whitehall Park, Darwen!🍎🌳 Our community researchers Fatima and Zaqera attended the day, pictured here together with local Councillor Jackie Floyd. A perfect day of community and orchard delights! #AppleFestival #CommunityEngagement 🍏🌞

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme 'Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone's mental health as a universal human right. #WMHD

🍃✨ Dive into Nature's Hug! Our workshop at Greenprojects, nestled in the heart of @wittonparkrun @blackburndarwen was an enchanting fusion of nature's beauty and the magic of cyanotype prints. Every discussion brought new learnings and inspiration.🎨🌳 #ArtMeetsNature

Art and Nature workshops on Monday 18th September at the Greenhouses, Witton Country Park ➡️ Free registration! ➡️ Food and drinks provided! ➡️ Free transport provided! Register your attendance via the QR code

Yesterday, we had our first W4W Family Walking Group session at Queens Park 🚶‍♀️ The rain didn't stop our dedicated participants from having a lovely afternoon. 😊 🍌🍊 Our Diabetes Practitioner spoke about #walking for #health and its impact. @springnorthHQ @DiabetesUK @ELHT_NHS