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May 13, 2026

Night Light Café was featured on an episode of Songs of Praise on Sunday, 10 May 2026, as part of the programme’s theme, Faith in Lincoln. The episode celebrated the vibrant faith community across Lincoln, combining inspiring local stories with hymns and music from Lincoln Cathedral. The programme included a feature with Stacey Marriot, Manager of Night Light Café, who spoke about the ongoin...

April 30, 2026

If you live with a condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, it is important to look after your physical health as well as your mental health. People with these mental health conditions can be more likely to have physical health problems. A yearly physical health check can help find problems early, so you can get the right care and support to stay well for longer. During y...

April 15, 2026

Lincolnshire Community Foundation is offering £300 heating oil vouchers to eligible households across Lincolnshire who are struggling with the cost of heating their homes. This funding is provided through the Oil Support Fund and is designed to help households at risk of losing access to heating or hot water. You may be eligible if: Please note, only one application per household is allowed, f...

March 25, 2026

‘Courses to support mental health and wellbeing’ The summer term timetable is now live and available for bookings. The timetable runs from after Easter through to July. Anyone who is already a registered student with the College can request to book places on our courses via email, telephone or via the student portal if they have set up an account.  Please be aware that if a course isn�...

February 17, 2026

Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service that offers extra help to customers who may need additional support. It’s designed for people with long-term illnesses, disabilities, or mobility, sight, hearing, or speech difficulties. It can also support customers going through temporary life changes, such as job loss, bereavement, divorce, recovery from treatment, or famil...

January 29, 2026

Looking after our mental health doesn’t have to happen alone—and in Lincolnshire, Wellbeing Hubs are here to make sure no one feels they have to. These community-based spaces offer grassroots-level support, giving people a place to connect, seek advice, and feel understood. At the heart of each Wellbeing Hub are Community Connectors—trained, compassionate individuals who provide free and c...

January 29, 2026

When you’re struggling with your mental health, evenings and late nights can feel especially overwhelming. That’s why Lincolnshire Night Light Cafés exist—safe, welcoming spaces that offer out‑of‑hours emotional support for anyone aged 18 and over. These cafés provide a calm environment where you can talk, be heard, and find connection without judgement. Night Light Cafés are non‑...

January 29, 2026

Looking after our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical wellbeing, yet many of us struggle to know where to start or what support is available. That’s where “Keeping Well” comes in—a helpful, easy‑to‑use guide designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of people across Lincolnshire. “Keeping Well” brings together a wealth of information to help yo...

January 29, 2026

Suicide is a deeply painful and complex issue, touching the lives of many more people than we often realise. Did you know that 1 in 5 people in England will experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their lifetime? Here in Lincolnshire, we sadly lose between 80 and 90 people each year to suicide—each one a devastating loss felt by family, friends, colleagues, and the wider community. At th...

October 23, 2025

H.A.Y. Lincolnshire is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive community for everyone in Lincolnshire.  You too can be part of this vision by signing up to the H.A.Y. Lincolnshire Pledge. Whether you are registering a new group on H.A.Y. Lincolnshire or are already registered, you can sign up for the H.A.Y. Pledge and show your support by displaying the “pledge badge” on...