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Hummingbird Project helps children build mental health skills before crisis point
A recent report highlighted deeply concerning figures showing that more than one million children in England were referred to mental health services in 2024–25, with anxiety the most common reason for referral. The Children’s Commissioner has warned that demand is rising faster than services can respond, with many children waiting months or even years for support. For MedEquip4Kids, this reinforces something we see every day through our work in schools: children and young peo

Catherine North
Jul 23 min read


Hummingbird Project Conference 2025
Photo by Adrian Greenhalgh, University of Greater Manchester The very first Hummingbird Project Conference took place on Friday 11 July 2025 at the Deane Lecture Theatre, University of Greater Manchester. Attended by around 100 people, the event brought together educators, healthcare professionals, students, and others with a shared interest in the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. The Hummingbird Project is a six-week Positive Psychology intervention

Catherine North
Jul 16, 20257 min read


The Hummingbird Project - how it all started
Pupils at St Peter's CE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne use cards to identity their key character strengths Delivered by children’s...

Catherine North
Feb 2, 20254 min read
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