Family and friends talk about coping and fundraising in memory of 19-year-old
After 19-year-old Ethan Nutton passed away unexpectedly, family and friends found that talking together was a way to cope with the difficult and unpredictable days, weeks and months which followed. Mum Mandie, dad Damian and sister Ellie found support from each other and those around them. Mandie says: “We sat as a family each night […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 26th February 2021
Ian’s blog: Monday Blues
This Blue Monday, client and volunteer Ian Lamb talks about the origins of the day, and how you can turn it on its head and into something positive. For many people, Blue Monday could be every Monday. If you’ve had a fun-filled weekend or indeed, a weekend that’s incredibly relaxing, then come Monday, when that […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 15th December 2020
Ian’s blog: Seriously, let’s talk!
World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on October 10, 1992. That’s almost 30 years ago and now, in 2020, the need for greater investment and greater access is needed more than ever before, writes Ian Lamb. My own mental health took its toll back in the mid 1990s and as I can […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 10th October 2020
Ian’s blog: Finding compassion for yourself is a must
Compassion. Can you feel it? Perhaps it’s a fair statement to make that one of the things 2020 has seen us all do is find some compassion. We’ve all felt for those people whose jobs have been affected. We’ve seen and heard about so many people suffering, either through coronavirus itself or through the difficulties […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 23rd September 2020
Ian’s blog: I coped but when lockdown was lifted, anxiety swept over me
Cast your mind back to when our country first went into lockdown. None of us knew what to make of it, writes Mind in Bradford client Ian Lamb. I’m sure most of us felt worried, confused and, dare I say, excited? Excited because we had never experienced something like this. People didn’t have to go […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 20th July 2020
It’s crucial to talk about mental health problems
The T&A is running a series of articles on mental health to raise awareness and help people find support. The first features one of our clients, Ian, who talks openly to reporter Anila Baig about his struggles and ways of finding support. You can read the article here: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18544911.mental-health-vital-seek-support-problems/
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 2nd July 2020
If we continue to believe that Pride is all rainbows and happiness, we’re missing the point
Love and celebrate differences every day of the year, in whatever way you can. Solidarity can mean so much, and may just save someone’s life, writes Tian.
Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 18th June 2020
A walking challenge to raise funds reminded Paul of ways to keep well
‘Walking is good for the soul’ is something you often hear. For Paul Hogg, his weekend tackling the 70-mile Cumbrian Way offered a physical challenge in beautiful scenery, with the chance to think about mental wellbeing, too. And the 52-year-old would whole-heartedly recommend the combination of walking and raising money for a cause which you’re […]
Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 12th June 2020
April’s vlog – Celebrating kindness in Mental Health Awareness Week
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 21st May 2020
Jas’ poem – Kindness
Kindness is shopping for someone when they are unable to leave their home. Kindness is being patient with a person when they are having a bad day. Kindness is making videos for those you care about so they don’t have to feel alone on a special day. Kindness is making someone laugh to the point […]
Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 19th May 2020
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We are delighted to share the news that we have been successful in securing the contract to be the new lead provider for the Youth in Mind partnership. Youth in Mind plays a pivotal role within the landscape of mental health and wellbeing services for children, young people and their families in Bradford District and Craven. We are really excited to start this work with the Youth in Mind partners, enabling support that our local communities need and want.![]()
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We are now recruiting for a Youth in Mind Programme Manager to join our team, who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and sub-contracted elements of the partnership, enabling effective linking with partners and communities across the Bradford District and Craven. If you are interested in finding out more about this role which will be key in evolving collaborative ways of working across multiple providers to promote, protect and improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people, visit this page: www.mindinbradford.org.uk/youth-in-mind-programme-manager/
We are looking for a Wellbeing Training Lead to join our team!![]()
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As Wellbeing Training Lead you will have the primary purpose to deliver training to public and private sector clients. There will also be the requirements of account managing clients, sales growth and supporting with new product development including designing, developing and enhancing training packages.![]()
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For more information and to apply, visit www.mindinbradford.org.uk/wellbeing-training-lead/
Are you interested in joining our Women's Peer Support Group?![]()
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The group is a safe and welcoming space for women to share their experiences and know they are heard, valued and accepted. It is a group in which women can inspire each other and celebrate themselves.![]()
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The group is held weekly on Tuesdays, at 12pm-1:30pm over Zoom.![]()
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For more information and to book your place, visit www.mindinbradford.org.uk/news/new-womens-well-being-group-to-start-next-week/
Hello Crafter are hosting a weekend-long craftathon as their Mind in Bradford 2.6 Challenge!![]()
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They will be hosting 13 crafting sessions on Facebook throughout the weekend, and will be making a total of 26 beautiful crafts.![]()
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To get crafty while fundraising for us, sign up at www.hellocrafter.co.uk/product/26-crafts-in-1-weekend-for-mind/
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