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We are always keen to receive feedback, hear your stories and discuss collaborations. If you’d like to get in touch please complete the form below. Alternatively, email info@ellathelhasa.com or find us on Instagram or Facebook. https://www.ellathelhasa.com/welcome daily 0.75 2019-03-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c555a8f0d92978c05af7fc8/1549279434301/imageedit_3_9559641994+x.jpg Welcome - Hello. I’m Ella. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c53299d03ce646c81e44a6d/1548954025389/Ella+1.jpg Welcome https://www.ellathelhasa.com/useful-links-overview daily 0.75 2019-02-12 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5867fb15fcc0dce402619f/1549297662741/50030092_2448682791814700_2527736706394927792_n.jpg Useful Links Overview - Dog services, products and resources From training to treats, your dog will need all sorts of products and services so we have produced a list of suggestions and recommendations here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5867e6104c7b926f1c713c/1549297643194/IMG_1369+123.jpg Useful Links Overview - Support There are a lot of services and resources out there for people in need of support. A list of just some of these services can be found here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5867c8c8302596a35647f9/1549297611513/46702160_121482242221800_8260795190596081053_n.jpg Useful Links Overview - General Information There is an extensive supply of information on issues relating to mental health and the roles that animals can play in assisting with disabilities, whether they are physical, emotional or psychological. We have included a few here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c58682b53450a702c532536/1549297714871/46579536_2282270148675905_565447856332846747_n.jpg Useful Links Overview - There are so many resources available on all sorts of subjects. We have included some of these in this section but this is by no means an exhaustive list. We will continue to add to these pages as we come across further links we consider helpful. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c580ea1104c7b5147666b9a/1549274785742/border+4.jpg Useful Links Overview https://www.ellathelhasa.com/our-mission daily 0.75 2019-03-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c857ff041920296321d42d9/1552252919574/46633263_336600166921341_2706941168339986423_n.jpg Our Mission - Create the leading PAD organisation There are a few local charities which do great work in training PADs but there is no nationally recognised PAD organisation. We want to create it. We want to tackle obstacles that have caused previous attempts to fail. There needs to be an appropriate level of training and a robust registration system. But we also want to promote the fact that a PAD does not necessarily need to perform specific tasks in order to provide potentially life-saving support. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5813dfb208fc0b89b08c5d/1552246605685/49808627_609576152797973_7629127486558381464_n.jpg Our Mission - How to help To create a nationally recognised organisation we need support from people with experience in a variety of fields (charities, mental health, dog training, communications, law, etc.). We already have some areas covered but we need more support. Contact Us if you think we can work together. If you’ve found this website interesting, please let other people know. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c56e3b724a694539d1e0363/1552242219932/47581173_379059732848454_2631673023413947041_n.jpg Our Mission - Rights We believe that the Equality Act 2010 provides sufficient rights for PAD owners but these rights need to be more widely recognised/enforced. Companies which only accept ADI accredited Assistance Dogs are discriminating against PAD owners (and other privately trained Assistance Dogs) and these policies need to be publicly recognised as discriminatory. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c56e3ca71c10bb8640cf9c6/1552246654421/49933434_358181785013500_7051499843784737524_n.jpg Our Mission - Awareness Mental health has been a hot topic in recent years but when help is needed it is still too often not there or difficult to access. A PAD can be a tangible and accessible form of support but the encounters we have had show us how far away we are as a society from properly appreciating the serious role that dogs can play in tackling mental health problems. 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Click here for a few options to get you started. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c586855e5e5f0b3e433b250/1549297754077/46145569_292314384748533_4549992905777876904_n.jpg Self Care Overview - Why do it? It’s so easy to get caught up in the routine of everyday life that finding time to care for yourself falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But it is essential to find moments, however brief, to focus on your well-being. Self care can be a protective barrier against triggers that lead to anxiety or depression or it can form an important part of the recovery process from a mental illness. It can increase feelings of self-worth and self-awareness and provide an opportunity for reflection and relaxation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5868714e17b656b09bd4ee/1549297781255/49371830_232330547685811_4303151589073317588_n.jpg Self Care Overview - Activities and escapes Going out, trying new things, visiting new places and meeting new people can have an amazing impact on a person’s state of mind. Click here for some of our suggestions. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c3a3dc29f877002560e6a37/t/5c5785b04e17b67492f42597/1549274920292/IMG_3118.jpg Self Care Overview - Self care is important for everyone. Self care can come in may forms and is a very individual practice. Listed below are some ideas and resources which Mummy has found helpful. 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