@solaarts.bsky.social
Arts & Mental Health charity -Liverpool, UK. Supporting people at point of crisis / need to independence & opportunity. Supporting children, adults & families who are displaced and / or marginalised. Pioneer of Art Therapy in Merseyside. www.solaarts.org
Reservist nurse wanted to give back to Afghans
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@afghanrefugeeproject
@afghankitchenldn
@afghans.in.uk
Frightened to get out of their carsβ: Britainβs toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Some kitchen storage made by the sewing group this morning. Including pockets for cutlery and keys.
Next week we start on designs.
@thewomensorganisation @culture_liverpool @metromayorsteve @ourliverpool #nationallotterycommunity
Melanie, one of the Art Therapists at SOLA is wearing Golden ribbons on her shoes today for Mental Health Awareness Day.
#helloyellow #worldmentalhealthday2025 #mentalhealthliverpool
NHS could cease to function under Labourβs new visa rules, say nurses.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
@saveliverpoolwomens @uolstudentnurse @balikbayan_bonnets
Asylum hotel provider makes Β£180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Foreign staff have βchanged our livesβ: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas
Locals say staff from the Philippines and elsewhere have made life better, and plan to take their case to a government body.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Preparing the ground for planting with the Creative Growers this week. We planted potatoes and some spring bulbs too.
#nationallotterycommunityfund @thewomensorganisation @ourliverpool @culture_liverpool
@HAF @mpacliverpool @liverpoolcvs @lpoolcitycouncil
Born:Β 3 April 1934,Β Hampstead, London
Died:Β 1 October 2025 (age 91Β years),Β Los Angeles, California, United States
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
The Facts about Asylum Seekers.
@culture_liverpool @ourliverpool @metromayorsteve #unisonnorthwest
#tucnw @student_action_for_refugees @nobordersmcr @refugeestogether #refugeeswelcome @refugeesatwork #lcvs #workerseducationalassociation #womensorg #friendsofpricepark #toxtethtownhall
Really excited to be chosen for The Landmark Trust β50 for Freeβ this year. Weβll be going with participants to explore the historic English culture and architecture.
@landmark_engagement @landmarktrust #nationallotterycommunity @liverpoolcvs @thewomansorganization @dsdeuk01 @metromayorsteve
English class was fun this week. Itβs a shame we have to explore lessons focused on language and social contexts like βracismβ, βto experience abuse in publicβ and βpolice reportingβ. Hopefully there will be happier language classes in the future.
#merseysidepolice @mare_cic @raceequalityhub_lcr
Together With Refugees is launching a new initiative β the Campaign Organising Network β a group of passionate people working with others in their communities to unlock the energy, commitment and power of local people to take action in support of refugees.
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
Lovely meeting Lauren from Share Knowsley yesterday- lots of possible ways to work together for participant mental health support through art, therapy, employability etc
@thewomensorganisation @dept_for_opps @metromayorsteve #nationallotterycommunity @shareknowsley Knowsley, #pathstoprosperity
A three-year-old could see that this was all just nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
British artists reclaim St Georgeβs flag with a message of inclusivity.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A little reminder on what feels like an autumn day. SOLAs HAF summer.
@HAF @mpacliverpool @liverpoolcvs @ourliverpool @lpoolcitycouncil @The National Lottery Community Fund @feedingliverpool @culture_liverpool @ourliverpool @metromayorsteve @womens_org
What do the immigration figures for the UK really show?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Great ESOL class yesterday learning present perfect tense and βHave you everβ¦?β. A mixed level group brings laughter, supported learning amongst people & lots of language adventures!
#nationallotterycommunity @culture_liverpool @ourliverpool @metromayorsteve @womens_org
Hundreds of prison officers may have to leave UK after Labourβs visa rule change.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Would letting asylum seekers work in UK ease tensions?
www.context.news/socioeconomi...
Four dead, including two children, attempting to cross Channel to UK in last 24 hours.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...