News Archive April 2020
Mind in Bradford vlog on YouTube
We’ve added some videos on our website and a new YouTube channel to help people during this difficult time. Our staff wanted to send messages of support and some advice during the coronavirus outbreak. As we cannot meet people face to face, we thought making some vlogs would be a good way of doing this. […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 30th April 2020
Take up the 2.6 Challenge
We’re joining charities across the UK in asking people to take up the 2.6 Challenge. As the London Marathon cannot take place this weekend, organisers have created a “lockdown-friendly event” which is easy and safe to take part in. The challenge is to dream up an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 and […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 22nd April 2020
Extended hours for Guide-Line
We are pleased to announce that our telephone support service Guide-Line is now open until midnight. Lines are open between 12pm and 12am every day of the year to support people across the district who are struggling with their mental health. And we are working with eight staff from young people’s mental health services to […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 9th April 2020
More 1:1 support at GP surgeries
We’ve doubled the number of 1:1 support sessions we offer at GP surgeries. Our recovery workers now provide 14 sessions a week at five practices across the Bradford district: Bowling Hall Medical Practice; Park Grange Medical Centre; Picton Medical Centre; Shipley Medical Centre and The Ridge Medical Practice. The evening appointments are designed to be […]
Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 4th April 2020
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We want to hear from you. What support would you like to see available to your community? ![]()
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We’ve teamed up with Ilkley Food & Drink Festival who are generously giving away four free tickets to the lucky winners of our prize drawer – just fill in our survey to enter! ![]()
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The winner will be announced on Friday 30 April.![]()
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Take the survey at www.mindinbradford.org.uk/help-us-support-bradford-and-you/
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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A good knowledge of mental health issues and wellbeing topics is essential.![]()
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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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