Saff Caff

10/10/2025

Inspiring individuals, dedicated teams and passionate volunteers from across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) were honoured for their exceptional contributions at a sparkling awards ceremony held on Friday (26 September) evening at The Grand Hotel in Leicester.

This saw the Excellence in Partnership Awards (sponsored by Browne Jacobson) being presented to Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafes!

Forty-one Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafes are delivered in partnership with 16 voluntary sector organisations across LLR every week. The scheme has provided direct support to more than 8,000 people in the last year who have been able to drop-in to get help without the need to book an appointment, potentially avoiding the need to go to A&E. The partnership reflects the diversity of the LLR population and organisations both represent and truly understand the needs of the community they support.

10/10/2025

How do you take care of your mental health?

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2025

World Mental Health Day spotlights the fact that everyone has mental health. It matters 365 days of the year, but the 10th October is a chance for us all to unite across the world to educate and raise awareness of mental health matters. It encourages each one of us to look after our own mental health and also to have greater understanding and empathy for the mental health experiences of others.

We offer support for Mental Health in many ways, including through the Saff Caff Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe, our therapeutic gardening sessions, opportunities for volunteering and wellbeing activities such as T’ai Chi, Relaxation (Eco Nidra) and mindful crafts.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ is a great source of information and support, just look for their best mental health tips.

Number one on their list is "Get closer to nature!"

09/09/2025

It’s Self Care September!

Action for Happiness have made this calendar full of suggestions for making life better.

Here at Saff Caff we can offer a safe space to talk or meet others, while on the wider Saffron Acres Project we have Therapeutic Gardening, volunteering opportunities, and other ways of looking after your physical and mental health such as EcoNidra and TaiChi!

06/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Some of our team members are at Aylestone Leisure Centre for the Summer Wellness Wellbeing event hosted by local NHS and Active Leicester..

The event , open until 3pm, will give people the chance to speak to representatives from various organisations about issues that may be impacting their mental health. Experts will be providing advice and support on many matters such as self-care and wellbeing, getting active, housing, bereavement and much more.

While that is happening Saff Caff is open as usual from 10-4. We have fans and open space to keep you cool, as well as our usual 1:1 meeting, group activities and signposting.

10/06/2025

What is Loneliness Awareness Week?​

Loneliness Awareness Week (9-15th June) is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It's all about creating supportive communities by having open, honest conversations. Loneliness is a natural human emotion - we are hardwired to need social connections. By talking about it, we can support ourselves and others.

Saff Caff is open on Tuesday 10-4, we are here to keep you company as well as offering other support for your mental health and wellbeing.

Pull up a chair for a cuppa and a chat!

27/05/2025

What ever the weather, Saff Caff is ready to welcome you and offer support and company every Tuesday 10-4.

60 Heathcott Road, LE2 6AX

22/04/2025

The doors are open and the sun is shining on Saff Caff today!

We are here from 10-4 offering 1:1 and group support with the bonus of some some green space and nature if that’s what you find helpful.

15/04/2025

We have had an on-going project with this 1000 piece puzzle (a Wasgij, where the image on the box picture doesn’t quite match the puzzle!).

We finally finished it today! Many thanks to all of our visitors who have helped by putting a few pieces in here and there each week.

If you're looking for a way to boost your mental wellbeing, doing jigsaw puzzles is a great option. Not only can it provide a peaceful distraction from everyday stress, but it could also have a positive impact on cognitive function and brain health. Doing them as part of a social group can add to the benefits.

Saff Caff is open to support you every Tuesday 10-4, whether you need a 1:1 chat, signposting, a support plan or some social activity time (jigsaws optional!).

13/03/2025

13th March is University Mental Health Day. There’s a lot of support available, on and off campus if you’re struggling.

It might feel difficult but there’s no need to feel alone and suffer in silence.

There are also Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafes open across the city and county where you can go for signposting and support.

Saff Caff is open every Tuesday from 10-4 on our peaceful green space in Leicester at 60 Heathcott Road, LE2 6AX

11/03/2025

Saff Caff is open today from 10-4 for signposting, listening and 1:1 and group support.

We are happy to share that thanks to the generosity of our visitors will be able to take away a little bit of extra self care with them.

Everyone deserves a pamper!

04/03/2025

We’re open at Saff Caff on this beautiful day! Call in for company, 1:1 or group support and signposting.

We’ve even made a nice willow number 60 for the gates just in case you wonder where we are!

60 Heathcott Road, Leicester LE2 6AX