Invictus Wellbeing

28/10/2025

🏢We've got the team🫂. We've got the keys🔑. Did someone say new office in Kirklees?🏢

👀You may have seen at the end of last week that we have some exciting new developments over at Invictus Wellbeing... we've finally got an office set up in Kirklees! For those of you who have visited our other offices, you'll know we like to keep our spaces light and cosy. So, are you able to help?

We're on the look out for donations, such as...
🖥️Laptops, computers and monitors.
🪑Office chairs.
👨‍💼Desks to work at.
And any other office furniture!

If you can donate any goods, please get in touch👉 usmaan.khawaja@invictuswellbeing.com

27/10/2025

👀Did you spot us?👀

Last week, two of our fabulous Transition Support Service practitioners visited Park Lane Academy - Halifax for their Year 11 Aspirations Evening. Through a stand within the school's 'wellness hub', we promoted Invictus and the different services on offer. Lots of productive conversations were had with parents, teachers and students. But as usual, the winner of the evenings were our support packs😉!

Thank you for having us!

Do you want to promote wellbeing in your school? Get in touch✉️

23/10/2025

💖🫂Girls Club!🫂💖

A few days ago, one of our fabulous practitioners , Ellie, met with Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield RASAC and their girl group. Our practitioners supported the ladies in attendance with their wellbeing, listening, giving advice and taking part in activities based around all things female.

We love collaborating with other organisations, so please get in touch if you want us to pay you a visit😉

Thank you for having us RASAC!
Are you a female between the ages of 16-25 and require some gender specific counseling? Our Women In Mind project maybe for you 👉https://www.invictuswellbeing.com/womeninmind

20/10/2025

🗣️Hearing Voices?🗣️

Last week, some of the team visited Northpoint to attend the 'Hearing Voices' training. Delivered by the fantastic James Crump from Bradford District and Craven Mind the team learnt all about why people hear voices and how to support someone who might hear voices. Through recounts of lived experiences, academic research and practical work with those who hear voices, the team spent the day familiarising themselves with the stigmatised topic and asking lots of questions surrounding how best to deliver support.

💭Do you, or does someone you know, experience voice hearing? If so, get in touch as we may be able to provide you with support.💭

17/10/2025

Want a little inside look at what we do in our BREW sessions?👀

Another one of our young people worked together with Ruby, one of our wellbeing practitioners, to create a shield of strengths. It's important for us to recognise our strengths, helping us to feel positive and boost our self-esteem. We particularly liked the shoes the young person drew, stating that empathy is 'like putting yourself in someone else's shoes'. We love to get creative here!🖌️

15/10/2025

Did you know that urgent mental health support is now available in West Yorkshire by calling NHS 111? Simply call 111 and select the mental health option, or, visit 111 online 👉 https://111.nhs.uk/

You can use 111 for any non life-threatening concerns. An adviser will talk to you, assess your symptoms and advise you of the best course of action. If you are in any immediate danger, please ring 999.

14/10/2025

Fabulous time podcasting with Calderdale College!

Keep your eyes peeled for the episode, it’s exciting…👀

Our Creative Media T Level students based at Dean Clough have been busy recording a mental health podcast! 🎙️

In partnership with Invictus Wellbeing, the podcast aims to encourage an open and honest conversation around student wellbeing, covering topics like stress and anxiety. Recording and planning a podcast gives our T Level students experience working with employers, not to mention broadcasting!

Podcast coming soon...💡

14/10/2025

Last week, our staff visited New College Bradford to hold a stall focused on sleep💤. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about Invictus, as well as learn crucial information about sleep! They also had the opportunity to write sleep top-tips on clouds☁️, which other students could take inspiration from to improve their sleep hygiene🛌. Other activities included bracelet making and sleep questionnaires. We hoped the students enjoyed it and learned something!.

Thank you for having us!

10/10/2025

👋A busy day for all of us at Invictus Wellbeing for World Mental Health Day!

Across Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford our team have been delivering workshops, podcasting, talking about the importance of sleep and getting involved in awareness days!

Thanks to Tod High, New College Bradford and Youth Social for having us!

10/10/2025

🧡Happy World Mental Health Day!🧡

Today is World Mental Health Day, but did you also know that October is ADHD Awareness Month?🌻 Each October, awareness surrounding ADHD is spread far and wide, with the aim of providing information, resources, promoting understanding and reducing the stigma around the condition.

Though most of us have heard of ADHD, it is still one of the most widely misunderstood neurodevelopmental disorders! So, with that, let's do some myth busting:

❌'Only kids have ADHD'
🧡About 2.5% of adults live with ADHD

❌Everyone's a little ADHD'
🧡ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, NOT a lack of willpower.

❌'People with ADHD need to try harder'
🧡ADHD isn't just a distraction. It impacts time. memory, emotions and daily functions.

Did you know these? Visit https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/ for more information on all things ADHD🧡

07/10/2025

Running 10K for mental health🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

On the 19th October, Amanda and her team of runners will complete the York 10K in memory of Ethan Nutton, who sadly lost his life to su***de. The team have very kindly decided that they would like to raise money for Invictus Wellbeing, in order to help us continue to deliver free mental health support to young people.

Any amount matters, and every penny donated will go directly into our services which remain vital for improving the mental health of those in our community. If you would like to donate, then follow this link: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/10-Miles-for-mental-health

Whether you can give, or whether you can cheer on the guys in York next Sunday, it is all appreciated.

Good luck!💙

06/10/2025

A couple of weeks ago, a few members of our team attended the first provider event for the Healthy Working Life Accelerator Project at Halifax Opportunities Trust. It was a fantastic opportunity to present our offer for the project, the Employee Empowerment Programme, whilst learning about the other services and their wider projects.

It was brilliant to connect, share knowledge and communicate about the delivery of the project across Calderdale. We're hugely excited to be a part of the Accelerator scheme, as are we to collaborate with local providers who share Invictus' passion for improving mental health.

If you, or someone you know, is currently struggling with your employment and have a FIT note due to mental health challenges, you may be eligible to receive support through the Employee Empowerment Programme. Visit the link to find out more:
https://www.invictuswellbeing.com/employeeempowerementprogramme