v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com www.kgpodiatry.co.uk • Callus/hard skin removal • Toenail cutting/filing • Thickened nail reduction • Corns • Fungal infections • Cracked heels • Athletes foot advice • Cuticle care From £40-£45 depending on treatment 07546 748843 crystalsfhp@gmail.com The next Herald is out on 18th September Lottery Funding Secures Future of New Forest Men’s Group A National Lottery grant of £20,000 has ensured a Solent Mind Men’s Group can continue providing mental health support for men in the community. e Men’s Group was introduced at the charity’s New Forest wellbeing centres in 2018, to o er men a safe and supportive space to explore strategies for managing their mental health. But with widespread council funding cuts across Hampshire, the future of the group was looking uncertain. e grant received from the National Lottery Community Fund means that the service, which has proven popular and highly impactful for the local community, can carry on supporting those in need. Ian Sti , Chief Operating O cer at Solent Mind, said: “Supporting men’s mental health is crucial as they often face societal pressure and stigmas that discourage them from seeking help. This funding means our service can not only continue but we’ll also be able to explore more activities to further enhance our offering. We are extremely grateful for the National Lottery’s support.” e New Forest’s rural nature can cause signi cant isolation and deprivation, with a 2022 ONS report citing that 34.3% of households are deprived in at least one category. And, with only 32% of Solent Mind’s New Forest centre referrals identifying themselves as male, it seems men are either unaware of the service or feel unable to access it due to stigma or lack of resource. Elizabeth White-Ripley, Head of Community Services in Hampshire, added: “Our Men’s Group is run weekly at both our Hythe and New Milton centres. Men from across the district can learn techniques to improve their mental health or can progress onto one of our educational courses. This is done through workshops as well as through creative or social activities, such as art, woodwork, music, and cooking.” e £20,000 of funding was granted to Solent Mind’s New Forest wellbeing service by e National Lottery Community Fund, which funds projects and activities up and down the country. Solent Mind’s New Forest Men’s Group is held at the charity’s Marcella House in Hythe and at e Hollies in New Milton. For more information about mental health support in the area, visit: www.solentmind.org.uk/support-foryou/our-services/new-forest-wellbeing-service/ TAKE TIME TO ENJOY EVERY DAY by Alan Jones, Registered Hypnotherapist So, let’s work it out, how many days are le till Christmas? en how many to the Easter break, and how long to wait until next summer’s holidays? We seem to wish time away, counting down the days from one event to another, yet we can’t get back those days and add more time to our lives. O en, the reason for wanting new and di erent things or experiences is that we are unhappy with some aspect of our personal daily life. So instead of just wishing the days away, why not begin sorting out what lasting changes you want? en you can stop dreaming about a better future and start living it. Hypnotherapy o ers personalised programmes to help you make those changes easy, fast, and lasting. Contact Alan on: 07786 376980 or alan@ alanjoneshypnotherapy.com for more information and a local appointment. at’s worth looking forward to! Patient Champions Coffee Mornings Waterside Primary Care Network Patient Champions run monthly drop-in co ee mornings at St John’s Hall in Hythe, the next ones will take place on Thursday 28th August and Thursday 25th September, 11.30am-1.30pm. Go along and enjoy a hot drink, a friendly chat and meet new people, everybody is welcome. For more information STOMA SUPPORT Waterside Stoma Support meets at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu every other month. A Stoma Nurse is in attendance along with a stoma care company when available for advice and samples. eir next meeting will be on Wednesday 10th September from 1.30pm until 3pm. With refreshments and homemade cakes (for a small charge) a friendly face is guaranteed. Friends and carers are welcome to go along to chat to fellow ostomates. For more information telephone Ian on: 07710 288785 or email: Iangapp13@gmail.com or details of future events please visit: wpcnpatientchampions.co.uk Page 44 • The HERALD • 28th August 2025
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