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Staying Connected for Better Mental Health at the Mind BLMK 2020 AGM
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 […]
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Author: Danielle Devine
Posted on: 8th December 2020
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
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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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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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#masterchef #cookalong #keeplearning #mentalhealth #wellbeing #fundraising #bedfordshire #hertfordshire
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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#BLMK #wellbeing #mentalhealth #support #MindBLMK #iapt #Webinars
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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#HereForYou #Support #MentalHealth #Community
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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#MindBLMK #vacancy #supportworker #bedfordborough #CentralBedfordshire #bedford #bedfordshire #miltonkeynes #mentalhealthsupport
