Tag Archives: Mental Health

Short Story: The Old House / When I was Ten

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Lynne

This is a story submitted to a writing group – who disliked it because they said they couldn’t empathise with the narrator. Admittedly, it isn’t women’s magazine/romcom format. Anyhow, here it is: The Old House / When I was Ten … Continue reading →

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Behind the holiday island: The refugee crisis and the future for healthcare on Leros

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Lynne

     Pandeli Harbour, Leros Here is the second part of the interview with my friend, Takis Varnas, who works as a nurse on Leros in the Dodecanese islands. I am indebted to him for his practical help and advice … Continue reading →

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Behind the holiday island: Leros as seen by Takis Varnas

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Lynne

Apart from the beauty of the island of Leros, Martyn and I return year after year because of the friends we have made there. We have known Takis Varnas and his family the longest. They have all helped me one … Continue reading →

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The strangest loss…

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Lynne

Almost everyone who lives to maturity experiences the loss of a loved one, be they partner, relative or friend. I have known the loss of parents, grandparents, close family and friends – enough to feel the keenest of empathy for … Continue reading →

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Dive-an-Izoo – the lost stanzas – 59 and 60

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Lynne

59 The eldest girl has brought to life two offspring with no father And does she set a role model for these two mites? Yes! Rather! They know the Anglo Saxon terms for sexual reproduction But cannot grasp their ABC … Continue reading →

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Lack of Trust . . . and Life Changing events . . .

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Lynne

Well, my friends, I am no longer employed by the NHS.  Redundancy was not unexpected since the post of Healing Arts Manager, at least on paper, is considered a luxury.  Erroneously. In practice, my days were pretty full-on working in … Continue reading →

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Art in the new Guildford Mental Health Hospital

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Lynne

As Healing Arts Manager for Surrey and Borders I work with the Property Development Team to provide healing environments. As Art Co-ordinator for the new mental health hospital planned for Farnham Road in Guildford I have recently been engaged in … Continue reading →

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Healing Environments for Mental Health

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lynne

A significant part of my work has been in devising a design strategy for healing environments in Mental Health. The bedroom colour strategy can be found at Surrey and Borders website here

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