John Ritchie spent the "worst night of his life" in the Freeman Hospital before having his leg amputated in 2017. But, years later he is playing an integral role in launching a new men's mental health support group in rural Northumberland.
The Andy's Man Club organisation has seen new groups popping up all over the region - they are run "by men, for men" and work to give people a chance to speak about their worries, stresses and frustrations and to encourage men to be open about their mental health.
With support from the North East charity Rise - which has a dedicated support worker looking to improve the mental health, and general life outcomes, of young men in the Berwick area - the most northerly branch of the club in England opened earlier this year in the border town.
