Media Coverage

LilyAnne’s Wellbeing has featured in local and national media, highlighting our innovative support, community impact and lived experience approach to improving mental health.

LilyAnne’s Wellbeing features in local and national media and is available for comment on mental health, loneliness, autism and ADHD linked to isolation and Mental Health.

In Media

LilyAnne’s Wellbeing has been recognised across both local and national media for our innovative, community focused approach to improving mental health, reducing loneliness and supporting people in crisis. Our work has featured in regional outlets covering Hartlepool and the wider Teesside area, highlighting the impact of our wellbeing programmes, counselling pathways, homelessness support and our unique community coffee mornings.

Nationally, our story has reached audiences through major news platforms, including features on the BBC and The Mirror, showcasing our Coffee on Prescription model and our crisis support during the Christmas period. These articles have helped raise awareness of the challenges faced by people experiencing isolation, mental health difficulties and homelessness, while shining a light on the compassionate, person centred support we provide every day.

From grassroots community stories to national recognition, LilyAnne’s continues to be seen as a leading voice in wellbeing, social connection and lived experience led support.

Welfare system changes 'detrimental to people's mental health' in Teesside

We are hearing how the Government changes to the welfare system is going to be detrimental to people's mental health in Teesside.

Hartlepool dad and charity volunteer is tackling the Great North Run 'to save lives'

Trevor Sherwood Senior is running the famous half-marathon to raise funds for LilyAnne’s Wellbeing, based in York Road, Hartlepool, which has transformed lives across the town.

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Hartlepool charity hopes new community kitchen will relieve foodbank pressures

A Hartlepool charity's hoping a new 'community kitchen' will put less pressure on foodbanks which are being used almost seven days a week.

Its aim is to help people by teaching them how to make meals with what they get as well as offering its microwave and oven for use.

New coffee shop is icing on the cake for Hartlepool mental health charity LillyAnne’s Wellbeing

A charity dedicated to helping people suffering with mental health and loneliness celebrated the start of their exciting new journey in new premises.

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BBC TEES: LilyAnne's Wellbeing open's new community hub in Hartlepool.

From a coffee shop to a new premises, Lilyannes continues it's vital work in Hartlepool as they open new Titan House Hartlepool Wellbeing Hub.

BBC Tees: Make a Difference Awards

LilyAnne's Wellbeing was nominated for the BBC Tees Make a Difference Awards.

Hartlepool man talks of 'awful' experience being homeless

Kieron and his partner were living in rat-infested accommodation in the "worst area" of the town trying their best to make ends meet.

They made regular complaints to the landlord about sewage coming up out of their sink and noise at all times of night from other tenants in the building.

The cafe combatting the holiday blues and helping people in crisis this Christmas

Christmas can be a lonely time for some, but Trevor Sherwood’s unique, National Lottery-supported coffee bar offers a haven for those who find the festive season tough

'We're here for you' - Volunteers band together in Hartlepool to offer support following deaths of young men

The voluntary and community sector and businesses have come together as a matter of urgency following the recent deaths of young men in town.

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Teesside has the highest suicide rate in the North East.

The small business owner realised many of his customers needed much more than a cup of coffee and over the past six years has helped those in need by steering them to mental health organisations and linking them with other projects.

Hartlepool cafe hosting free cookery classes after learning some people spend £120 a week on takeaway apps

A community cafe in Hartlepool is support the community to learn how to cook with a host of local chef's

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Hartlepool charity slam lack of temporary accommodation

A North East homelessness charity has slammed the lack of temporary accommodation in the town as London councils move their vulnerable families into private homes.

Britain beyond lockdown: can we level up?

Independent retailers Angela Arnold and Trevor Sherwood, co-owners of the cosy LilyAnne’s coffee bar, have used their £10,000 Covid-19 support grant to expand the cafe so they can provide a “gentle space” that will help socially isolated residents to reintegrate.

Coffee Shop hoping to reach teens in crisis with new safe space venture

LilyAnne's Coffee Bar has had a staggering 556 people on the point of crisis reach out to it so far this year

Hartlepool Mental Health Campaign reaches thousands in Hartlepool

LilyAnne's Wellbeing Mental health campaign reaches thousands of people suffering from mental health issues across Hartlepool as it launches Hartlepool Suicide Prevention

Hartlepool Cafe prescribing coffee to help beat loneliness

LilyAnne's Coffe Bar, in Hartlepool, has launched a "prescribed coffee" project to try and reduce loneliness in the town.

It is working with Hartlepool and Stockton Health to enable GP surgeries to be able to prescribe a cup of coffee to patients they think are suffering from loneliness.

Hartlepool charity launches campaign to provide rising homeless support

LilyAnne's Wellbeing has seen a huge rise in people needing support this winter when it comes to housing and those who are homeless and rough sleeping.

The undercurrent of kindness behind the hustle and bustle of a busy coffee shop

The Hartlepool business is determined to reduce social isolation and help those with poor mental health

Meet The Team

Meet the dedicated people behind LilyAnne’s Wellbeing: a compassionate team shaped by lived experience, professional expertise and a shared commitment to supporting our community.

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Our Impact

LilyAnne’s Wellbeing creates meaningful change by reducing loneliness, improving mental health, supporting people in crisis and helping individuals rebuild confidence, stability and hope.

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Our Case Studies

Our case studies highlight real journeys of resilience, showing how personalised support, compassion and effective pathways help people overcome loneliness, crisis and mental health challenges.

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