International volunteer’s day – meet Elly!
Meet Elly — she’s an enthusiastic student with a passion for helping others. She wants to be a paediatric radiographer! Since receiving a stem cell transplant a few years ago, …
Camp made me appreciate the small things
Meet April April is one of our amazing volunteers! This was her first time volunteering at camp, and she was really excited after hearing about us on Children in Need. …
Mental wellbeing at camp
Seriously ill children and their siblings often struggle with loneliness, isolation and increased responsibilities. This can lead to struggles with mental health and increase feelings of anxiety, depression and other …
Therapeutic Recreation at camp
Camp isn’t just about play and having fun. We encourage campers to become the hero of their own stories and realise their incredible talents and abilities. We do this using …
Camp made me 100% confident!
Meeting Amy is like meeting a ray of sunshine — she’s bubbly, friendly and always has a smile on her face! Amy is an ambitious teenager with lots of talents. …
Meet volunteer Russell for Paramedics Day
Today is Paramedics Day, so at Over The Wall, we’d like to thank and acknowledge all the fantastic paramedics who work around the clock to support people in their time …
5 ways to feel less lonely
Dealing with loneliness can be difficult and speaking about it can be even harder. This year’s theme for Loneliness awareness week is Connection Matters. At camp, we know all about …
5 tips to support your mental health this summer
Whilst looking after your mental wellbeing is important all year round, the summer offers an opportunity to be proactive and find new ways to boost your and your family’s mental …
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Nurses Day 2023
Join us in celebrating International Nurses Day 2023, a global celebration acknowledging the fantastic commitment and bravery of nurses globally. The event recognises the invaluable contributions of nurses to people’s …
5 ways volunteering improves mental wellbeing
There are many amazing benefits to volunteering. Not only do you support your local community, but by volunteering you can support your own personal and professional development too. What’s even …
