We are very excited to be able to share with you that three leading Talking Therapy teams from Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), have pulled together this year to form a strong collaboration across our area.  Teams from across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK) have formed a partnership to ensure that our local […]

Author: Hayley Coomber
Posted on: 9th April 2021

Mind BLMK connects with supporters in a different way for the 2020 AGM this year This Monday, 07 December, 2020, Mind BLMK took an entirely new stance on how they operated their AGM this year. Due to the current circumstances and being unable to hold a face to face event, Mind BLMK took to zoom […]

Author: Danielle Devine
Posted on: 8th December 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020 2020 won’t be many people’s favourite year. It’s been a tough one for us all. The months of lockdown and loss have had a huge impact on our mental health. According to Mind’s research, with over 16,000 people, we know that more than half of adults (60%) and over two […]

Author: Hayley Coomber
Posted on: 29th September 2020

    Kindness, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) which will focus on the power and potential of kindness. Why kindness?   The Mental Health Foundation explain that they chose kindness as this year’s theme because of it’s ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships, […]

Author: Hayley Coomber
Posted on: 12th May 2020

  Mind BLMK charity announces how it will continue to support mental health in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Local mental health charity Mind BLMK has just announced online its plans to adapt their current range of support for people and organisations across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes during this current climate. By offering a […]

Author: Hayley Coomber
Posted on: 19th March 2020

Last Friday, 18 October, 2019, Mind BLMK celebrated its volunteers at its AGM held at The Rufus Centre in Flitwick. The event was attended by over 110 service users, volunteers, health care professionals, staff and trustees. Mind BLMK has around 140 amazing volunteers who have dedicated over 11,000 hours to its services over the past […]

Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 22nd October 2019

Mind BLMK has been awarded the Mind Quality Mark (MQM). The MQM is a robust quality assurance framework created by Mind, the mental health charity. MQM sets out the baseline of best practice and legal compliance in all areas of a local Mind’s governance and activities. To achieve the MQM, a local Mind must meet […]

Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 9th October 2019

In collaboration with the Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) network, the ANLP team recently raised over £6,000 at their annual Awards Gala, in support of Mind BLMK, the local independent charity working to provide positive mental health and wellbeing across the communities of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 29th July 2019

Mind BLMK’s Market Development Manager, Jeanette Skipsey recently met with site manager, Philip Gormley, and his team from McAleer & Rushe at their Milton Keynes site. Jeanette delivered a talk about mental health and the challenges faced within the construction industry, and explained how to reach out to others who may need support with their […]

Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 17th July 2019

  Two of our supporters, Kelly and Christine, recently celebrated the International Day of Yoga at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, and took the opportunity to raise funds for Mind BLMK at the same time. Here’s their write up of the event:

Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 10th July 2019