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ZuluCelebrating Eid al-Fitr at our Queens Park Ladies’ group
Last week our Wellbeing for Later Life project celebrated the end of Ramadan by hosting an Eid party for our Queens Park over 55s group, Kushaal. Over 40 ladies attended, and along with a wonderful selection of food and drink, we also enjoyed a variety of activities including […]
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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 19th June 2019
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.
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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 18th 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 […]
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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 […]
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Author: Julie Stock
Posted on: 5th December 2018
Help! performance at The Place Theatre, Bedford
Last Thursday, 4 October, saw a performance of Help! by Viki Browne at The Place Theatre in Bedford. Help! is a show about falling apart, pulling yourself together and being surprised by what you’re left with. It is for anyone who’s ever struggled.
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Author: Annie Robertson
Posted on: 16th October 2018
Kushaal – The Queens Park Ladies Group
The Queens Park Over 55s ladies group was in full swing this week with a visit from Sadia of Beauty Lounge Bedford who kindly donated her time to come and give the ladies relaxing hand massages.
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Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 15th October 2018
Queens Park Ladies Coffee Morning at Chaa Sha
The weekly Queens Park Ladies group for the over 55s takes a break in the school holidays, but we felt the summer holidays was far too long not to have a catch up! So last week we all met for a coffee and a snack at Chaa Sha on Iddesleigh Road.
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Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 14th October 2018
Soup ‘n’ Roll’s 40th Birthday Celebration Event for Mind BLMK
The Shortstown Soup ‘n’ Roll group is now into its third month, and each month has been thoroughly enjoyable. The group is organised by the Wellbeing for Later Life Project which supports people over 55 living in Bedford Borough.
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Author: Stuart Dent
Posted on: 4th October 2018
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Knowing what foods we should and shouldn’t be eating can be really confusing, especially when it feels like the advice changes regularly. However, evidence suggests that as well as affecting our physical health, what we eat may also affect the way we feel.![]()
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If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join Wellbeing Webinars led by experts from the three local mental health Talking Therapy teams. ![]()
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The teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with your relationship with food, look at ways to support both your physical and mental health, provide useful tips for men and their mental health, and also discuss CBT to help menopausal symptoms.![]()
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Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics -![]()
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18 Oct - Food 4 thought![]()
18 Oct - Men's Mental Health![]()
20 Oct - CBT to help Menopausal Symptoms![]()
21 Oct - Physical activity and mental health![]()
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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.
Often reaching out for support with your mental health, can be one of the hardest steps to take. We want you to know, that we're here to support you without judgement, and to ensure you get the respect you deserve.![]()
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The best way to access our services, is through our self-referral form online which will help you get the ongoing support you need and ensure that you don't have to face this alone. ![]()
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Alternatively, if you find yourself in crisis or need support with your mental health in the evening please drop into one of our Crisis Café's available from 5pm - 11pm each day, to speak with a mental health trained member of staff.![]()
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To find out more about our Crisis Café service within your area, please visit our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/crisis-support/ or email: [email protected] ![]()
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Last Friday was Wear it Blue day for Mind BLMK, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved.![]()
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We loved seeing you all in our new Mind BLMK t-shirts in support of World Mental Health day and to help raise awareness of our work locally.![]()
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The conversation doesn't end here. We will continue to work towards an environment where everyone across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes, gets the support and respect they deserve with their mental health.![]()
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The best way to access our support, is through our self referral form online which will help you get the ongoing support you need.![]()
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To get support today, please fill out our online self referral form here - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/ or to speak with one of the team, please email: [email protected] ![]()
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Mind BLMK works across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes which together have a population of nearly 900,000 people. With 1 in 4 people experiencing a mental health difficulty each year, that’s nearly 225,000 people in our area. ![]()
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We want to be able to help as many as possible because mental health issues affect us all. Mind BLMK is here to offer support to those who need us most, across our local areas. ![]()
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Although affiliated with national Mind, we’re an independent charity, responsible for raising our own funds so every penny you raise on our behalf allows us to continue the vital work we do to support people’s mental health and wellbeing locally.![]()
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- Organise a community event and host a quiz night at a local venue![]()
- Take part in a local or national challenge event![]()
- Host a virtual charity gameathon ![]()
- Get your colleagues or work place involved, and host a charity bake off![]()
- Get your friends and family involved and host a come dine with me![]()
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You can set up your own events, campaigns and fundraising pages via our JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving pages and this will make sure that all money raised will come directly to us. ![]()
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To find out more on how you can support our work here at Mind BLMK, please visit: www.mind-blmk.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/ or email: [email protected] ![]()
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