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News Archive October 2019
Mind BLMK gives Three Cheers for its Volunteers at its 2019 AGM
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 […]
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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 22nd October 2019
Mind BLMK is awarded the Mind Quality Mark
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 […]
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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 9th October 2019
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
Side by side
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through. 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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Can you carry the burden this May to raise much needed awareness around mental health and wellbeing?![]()
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Throughout May, we are asking our supporters to carry an item of their choosing for a full 24hours, to represent the invisible burden that people with mental health difficulties carry every single day.![]()
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Help us to promote positive mental health and wellbeing by taking part in the 2021 Carry the Burden campaign this May and together we can support those who need us most, in our local communities.![]()
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To sign up and register today, follow the link to our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/carry-the-burden/ or email: [email protected]![]()
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Coming out of lockdown can feel daunting and you may be finding it difficult to adapt to these changes, as we ease towards a little more freedom. ![]()
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With this in mind, we want to remind you that our dedicated team of support workers, crisis support staff and counsellors are here to support individuals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes struggling to cope with their mental health.![]()
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If you or someone you know would like further support or want to find out more about our services, please select the following link - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/ or email: [email protected]![]()
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Alternatively, if you need urgent or crisis support, our Crisis Café operates 365 days of the year, between 5pm – 11pm. To book an appointment or to find out more, please contact the team between 5pm - 11pm on: [email protected] or call 01525 722 225. ![]()
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From this evening, our Crisis Cafés will be moving away from our phone line and operating a face-to-face service again. ![]()
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Our Crisis Café services will be held each evening in Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes. In order for the team to effectively manage social distancing, our crisis de-escalation sessions will be appointment only. ![]()
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To book an appointment or to find out more, please contact the team between 5pm - 11pm on: [email protected] or call 01525 722 225. ![]()
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For more information on our services or to access support online, please select the following link - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/crisis-support/![]()
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We all worry from time to time, but sometimes our worrying can become a little out of control. This can be when we find ourselves worrying about everything and anything, certain worries play on your mind or finding that you a have a lot of "what if ...." worries. These workshops will look at different ways that we can identify these worries and better manage them.![]()
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Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, lead by experts from the three leading Talking Therapy teams from Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes will focus on the following topics -![]()
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12 Apr - Food for thought![]()
13 Apr - Pregnancy and motherhood in uncertain times![]()
14 Apr - Managing worries![]()
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Each webinar is free to access, you are anonymous on the call and no camera is required. ![]()
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Some personal details are required in order to take part in the event. This is to ensure that each health service performs correctly and in line with national health regulations. ![]()
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For more information and to register today for each event, please visit - mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/blmk-events ![]()
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BLMK Events :: MK Talking Therapies
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Please be aware we are not a crisis service. If you are concerned about a deterioration in your mental health or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please call 111 option 2 if you live in Bedfordshire or Luton or 0800 0234 650 if you live in Milton Keynes.
We are excited to be joining the #CarryTheBurden campaign for 2021!![]()
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We're asking supporters to carry an item of their choosing for 24hours in recognition of the invisible burden that a mental health difficulty can represent. ![]()
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The campaign promotes awareness around mental health difficulties and raises money towards Mind Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes vital work.![]()
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Your item could be something that signifies something to do with mental health (e.g. a paint palette to represent the benefits of art to mental wellbeing) or it could be fun and attention-grabbing, like a giant unicorn teddy!![]()
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#carrytheburden2021 runs throughout May 2021, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May 2021).![]()
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📸 Keep us posted when you do your challenge in May![]()
👉 Donate and nominate![]()
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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or follow the link to find out more - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/carry-the-burden/
www.mind-blmk.org.uk
Throughout May, we are asking our supporters to carry an item of their choosing for a full 24hours, to represent the invisible burden that people with mental health difficulties carry every single day.
