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News Archive December 2018
Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group celebrates Christmas at this month’s lunch
December saw the Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group come together for their lunch with a Christmas vibe. There were table decorations made by one of our community helpers, Christmas crackers, mince pies, home-made Victoria sponge made by a guest from the community, and Christmas songs on in the background.
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 18th December 2018
RED January – Starting 2019 in the most positive way!
We’re very happy to be sharing RED January 2019 with so many of our supporters. You’ll be joining thousands of people around the UK and beyond who are getting active to support their mental health. Last year, 87% of REDers felt significantly better mentally and physically after taking part in RED January (taken from a survey of 3,000 REDers after January 2018).
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 17th December 2018
Mind BLMK to deliver Reboot UK Digital Skills Project
We are very proud to be partnering with national Mind and The Good Things Foundation to deliver the third phase of the Reboot UK project in 2018 and 2019. Reboot UK is a landmark programme aimed at supporting the most vulnerable in society to improve their wellbeing through gaining digital skills. The project aims to build a network of organisations and people who will share the skills and confidence people need to get online, giving them greater choice and control over their lives.
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 13th December 2018
The Small Charities Coalition Christmas Advert is live!
97% of charities in the UK are small and we’re proud to be one of them. We’re also proud to be part of a coalition that came together to produce a video for the Small Charities Coalition Christmas advert this year. Together we wanted to show how small charities keep communities going and we think this video has achieved that perfectly.
Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 5th December 2018
Mindline Trans+ National Helpline
MindLine Trans+ is a confidential, emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, or non-binary. Find out more
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Find out more
Mental Health A-Z
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics from the National Mind website. Find out more
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Richard our Ops Manager, shares how we’ve adapted our services, how our emotional wellbeing phone support can help you or someone you know, and how to get in touch with our team of mental health professionals.
We are here for you.
Visit our website for more information - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/news/we-are-here-for-you/
We’re continuing to support our service-users in new ways, despite the challenges.
We know if may feel different or unfamiliar, change can be uncomfortable, but this IS temporary and we want you to know that you matter to us. We are still here for you.
To find out more about our current services, and to access support, please visit our website - shorturl.at/fhuPZ
We know it's even more important to notice the small things in our lives that bring us joy at the moment. Nadia, our Communication and Marketing Officer, talks about what photography does for her. We'd love to hear from you what things you find joy in - feel free to share in the comments.
"My sisters and brother bought me a camera for my birthday a few years ago - one of the old ones that use film. I love to experiment with shooting and developing photos. I like photos that seem surreal, like something out of a dream.
"When I'm taking photos I can really get into a creative flow, which I love and feel is what I need to rebalance and lift my mood. Plus it gets me out in nature, and by looking around for things to photograph I'm also being more present and mindful of my surroundings.
As the Comms and Marketing Officer at Mind BLMK, I’m proud to play a part in finding ways for pockets of our community to still come together and feel connected on these platforms; to use social media as it was originally intended."
#MindBLMK #mentalhealthtips #joyful #photography
Virtually Active April begins today, and if you're stuck for ideas or worried because it's been a while since you've exercised, you may want to ease yourself in with this free and accessible 30 minute seated yoga practice.
The practice is led by Kelly Hopkins (Kellyhopkinsonyoga), a qualified yoga teacher and Mind BLMK valued supporter, whose run several Yoga in the Park Mind BLMK fundraiser events. She says "this practice is to help you feel awake, breathe well and find some space in the body and mind."
Get started with the 30 minute seated yoga session - bit.ly/2JuYYJD
Kelly will be offering more free yoga on Facebook Live throughout April. To keep posted, you can join The be:well Project.
It's not too late to join us for Virtually Active April. To register head over to our website - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
"I think people have a tendency to separate physical and mental health, and even emotional health, and I strongly believe we need to treat them as one and the same because one impacts the other directly."
Join us for Virtually Active April and see for yourself whether exercise benefits your mental health, as well as physical health.
Take the pledge today, to get active everyday.
For more information and to sign up for free, please visit - bit.ly/2JiVcmk
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand | Find the words | Mind
Mental health and physical health go hand in hand - we talked to Allison, Paul and Daniel about how treating your health as a whole can make a big difference...
Another amazing way to #StayInWorkOut and take part in #ActiveApril, whilst supporting your local community. 🌟✨
