Expect Limited

25/07/2025

Today is national schizophrenia awareness day in the United Kingdom. It is a mental illness with an large stigma attached to those with the condition and many misconceptions exist in media lead to harmful and negative attitudes towards it. Today is a opportunity to learn more about schizophrenia and help to dispel some myths about the illness. One of the biggest misconceptions regarding the illness is that schizophrenia makes people violent and dangerous people. This is verifiably untrue. People who suffer from schizophrenia are in fact much more likely to be victims of acts of violence than perpetrators. Another common misconception is that it is untreatable. while schizophrenia is not curable, therapy, support services and antipsychotic medications have all been proven to help people treat the illness and live fulfilling lives.

To learn even more about schizophrenia click the link below and find out the truth about the mental illness.
https://www.rethink.org/campaigns-and-policy/awareness-days-and-events/national-schizophrenia-awareness-day/the-truth-about-schizophrenia/

24/07/2025

Today is Samaritans Awareness day. It is a annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the work of the Samaritans. a charity organization that provides emotional support to people in going through suicidal thoughts and issues related to depression and low mental health. Today is about highlighting the importance of maintaining your mental health and being knowledgeable about the resources available to you if you are struggling. for example the Samaritans are an organization that offers a confidential helpline for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

to find out more click the link below:
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/samaritans-awareness-day-talk-to-us-2025/

Samaritans Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the work of Samaritans, a charity organization that provides emotional support to people in

14/07/2025

Today is international disability awareness day. It is a day where the promotion of information and local available services for adults with visible and invisible disabilities are highlighted, in order to strengthen the opportunities of people with disabilities. The Goal of this is to help continue to shorten the gap between the quality of life between those with disabilities and those without. As an organization Expect are dedicated to this cause every day of the year. If you would like to find out more about the work we do please click the link below:
https://expect.org.uk/

09/07/2025

On the 24th of July it is Samaritans Awareness Day. With the most recent data from 2023 showing that rates of su***de have increased in the United Kingdom for the first time since 1999, there has never been a more important time than now to bring awareness to organisations and charities that have facilities that cater to people suffering with thoughts of su***de. The Samaritans run a 24/7 emotional support service which is free to call, responding to a new person in need every 10 seconds. If you would like to learn more or become a volunteer yourself and help the Samaritans in any way you can click the link below.
https://www.samaritans.org/

08/07/2025

July 24th is Samaritans Awareness Day. It is a day which occurs on 24/7 every year to highlight the round the clock help and assistance offered by the Samaritans through their helpline.If you would like to participate in the day there are many options to help raise awareness of the help that they offer. these can range from raising awareness; using your own social media to share information from the Samaritans website about the support that they offer, and encouraging healthy conversations related to mental health and seeking help when you feel you are in need. Another way to help is to familiarize yourself with the signs of emotional distress and suicidal thoughts, as recognizing them can help you support someone who may be struggling. You can also reach out for support from the Samaritans if you or someone you know is struggling, sharing the helpline number can be a lifesaving gesture. to find out more click the

https://www.samaritans.org/

07/07/2025

Expect Ltd Staff Awards Lunch 2025:
On the 25th of June Expect hosted their Staff Awards ceremony at the Grand in Southport.
The event was an enjoyable day for many staff, as they were rewarded for their hard work and commitment. A vast array of awards were presented including awards for ‘Outstanding Support Worker’, ‘The Dignity In Care Award’ and an award for ‘Outstanding Dedication to Expect Ltd’.
Staff were able to enjoy socialising, bringing our teams together from across Sefton and North Wales and celebrating each other’s impact and achievements on our service users lives as well as on the organisation as a whole.

07/07/2025

Congratulations to our CEO Marg Ollivier for taking part in the 160ft Liverpool Cathedral Abseil this weekend.
Marg is raising money for Expect Ltd. To support her, please visit her fundraising page at; https://www.justgiving.com/page/margaret-ollivier-1?newPage=true

02/07/2025

Sophie, who is a tenant at Southport Road has been working on improving the garden at the back of her house. Expect wanted to find out more about her cultivation of a more colorful and unique garden, why she decided to begin working on it and how it has improved her day to day life.

When did you begin working on the garden?

I started gardening in the last house that I lived in, but I wasn't able to complete the layout of the garden to my liking while I was there. When I moved to this house earlier this year, I decided to complete my vision of the garden here instead.

What is your schedule for working on the garden weekly?

I go outside and water the flowers and plants in the garden almost every day. If I would like a new flower or vegetable to grow in the garden i have to also choose them and buy them which takes time. I also like to buy different types of plant pots, and garden accessories like gnomes for the garden.



How has the garden improved your mental health?

It has improved my mental health by giving me a routine of going outside and watering the plants and making changes to the garden's layout. I am also proud of the garden and feel happy and fulfilled with what I have done so far.

02/07/2025

Summer times here, and Expect would like to welcome all staff to the BRC Summer Hawaiian BBQ

Please be advised that places are limited so please let staff at the BRC know if you are hoping to come, and make sure that payment has been made by Friday 18th July. there will be unfortunately no chance to pay on the day

We hope to see you all there.

01/07/2025

Beaconsfield gardening

Two service users; Sydney and Latisha who live together have been working on the front and back gardens of their residence, successfully brightening up the outside of where they live and showing their creative skills in the process. In order to find out more about why they began their work on the garden and how it may have positively impacted their day to day lives, one of the service users Sydney and a support worker named Grace were interviewed by Expect and asked about how the gardening has helped the two. to read the full interview go to the link below:
https://expect.org.uk/beaconsfield-gardening/

interview with Sydney

Why did you and Latisha begin to work on the garden?

We were tired of the front of the house being bored and very plain. We also felt that working on the garden would make our house feel more like a home.

how has working on the garden helped your mental health?

It has helped my mental health by being able to see the positive impact of Latisha and I's work on the front garden, as many people walking past the house have complimented the flowers we have put inside.

Support worker Grace interview

What are the benefits to Latisha and Sydney's day to day wellbeing that you have seen from the gardening ?

There are many benefits to the gardening for them both. They have been able to utilize their creativity with the flowers that they choose to plant, they are able to socialize in the garden as they work and take pride in something they are responsible for the upkeep of. The natural beauty of the flowers also helps to bring peace to their minds.

25/06/2025

Thank you to all of the sponsors who have funded individual awards for our forthcoming staff awards event. Without their support events such as the staff awards would not be possible.

25/06/2025

Thank you to The Grand Southport for hosting Expects Staff Awards event next week as well as sponsoring an award for the event. The Grand is a beautiful and elegant venue and is the perfect backdrop for our celebration of our staff who have gone above and beyond to uphold the values of Expect, by collaborating, challenging and caring for our service users.