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Celebrating 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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After the success of our Veganuary Cook-along, Hertfordshire Mind Network, Mind BLMK, and Mind in Mid Herts are joining forces again to bring you another fundraising culinary evening from the comfort of your own home! ![]()
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If you enjoy cooking and are a fan of the BBC 1 show MasterChef then we suggest keeping an eye on our social media pages next week for some VERY exciting news!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀![]()
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We all suffer from varying degrees of stress but when we feel overwhelmed it can be difficult to concentrate and focus on the task at hand.![]()
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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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01 Mar - Stress management![]()
02 Mar - Managing worries![]()
03 Mar - Improving sleep![]()
04 Mar - Fatherhood and low mood![]()
04 Mar - Wellbeing whilst working![]()
05 Mar - Coronavirus - Coping with anxiety and worry![]()
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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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Mind BLMK's Operations Manager, Richard, talked to BBC Look East last week to discuss the effects that the current situation has had, and will still have on our mental health as we move forward. ![]()
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Richard, said the following statement -![]()
"That's going to be incredibly important as we go forward, to make sure that people feel comfortable to come forward to get support but of course that will take time."![]()
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Our dedicated team of counsellors, mentors and support workers are on hand to help you get the support that you deserve, in a safe and comfortable way.![]()
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If you would like to find out more about our services and would like to access our support today, please complete our online self-referral form here - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help![]()
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Alternatively, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs immediate support, we also have our Crisis Café service. This is a free service and is available 365 days of the year, between 5pm – 11pm and can be contacted during these times via telephone on 01525 722 225. ![]()
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We asked the lovely Mel what 3 things are important to help support her mental health and wellbeing, she kindly shared the following with us:![]()
- Remain Active - walk/run, fresh air is key! ![]()
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- Find a positive each day (even if I have to look a little harder!) ![]()
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Mel has recently setup her own YouTube channel, to share her life experiences and story, in the hope to help others.![]()
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In a recent interview with Bedfordshire Live, Mel said the following - "I want to share my story just in the hope of helping anyone out there who may have experienced just one of the things I have gone through,".![]()
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If you feel you need additional support or want to learn more about our services, please visit our website - www.mind-blmk.org.uk ![]()
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#HereForYou #Support #MentalHealth #Community #Bedfordshire #Luton #MiltonKeynes #CentralBedfordshire
We are pleased to announce that we have a new vacancy available for a Floating Support Worker to join our growing team at Mind BLMK. ![]()
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The successful candidate will be required to use their own experience to help support our service users on their recovery journey. This will involve facilitating support groups and making welfare calls to help ensure individuals gain and maintain their positive mental wellbeing. The successful candidate will provide flexible support to all Mind BLMK services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.![]()
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If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, take a look at our website for more information and to apply today - www.mind-blmk.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/ or email: [email protected]⠀![]()
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