News Archive February 2021
Submissions open for our client newsletter Write Mind
We are looking for submissions for the next edition of our client newsletter, Write Mind. This edition will be published on Tuesday 23 March, which will mark one year since the UK first went into lockdown. We want to use this issue as a chance to recap on the past year. We want to hear about […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 18th February 2021
LGBTQ+ survey
Bradford Council’s Department of Public Health is running a survey to find out more about the LGBTQ+ experience of living or working in the Bradford District. Bradford has a rich and diverse community. LGBT+ History Month provides us with a welcome period of celebration, reflection and unity. The survey aims to help organisations in the […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 17th February 2021
Creative Writing Workshops with the Bradford Literature Festival
The Bradford Literature Festival is hosting a series of creative writing workshops for registered Mind in Bradford clients. Renowned spoken word artist Polarbear will lead the workshops alongside our well-being practitioners. Polarbear has graced stages from Kuala Lumpur to Glastonbury and his work has featured on BBC Radio 1, 3 and 6. During the workshops, […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 16th February 2021
Finance workshops for Mind in Bradford clients
** UPDATE AS OF 25 MARCH: Unfortunately these sessions have had to be cancelled due to lack of interest. Anyone who previously booked on will be contacted by our admin team. ** The Money Charity are running three finance workshops for registered Mind in Bradford clients in April. The workshops are free and will give […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 15th February 2021
Our Maastricht Interview service has re-opened for referrals
Our Maastricht Interview service has re-opened for referrals and self-referrals. The service is for anyone who hears voices or experiences paranoia and lives in Bradford or Craven. It offers one-to-one support over ten one-hour sessions. It uses a semi-structured questionnaire that has been designed by people who hear voices and mental health professionals. The aim […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 11th February 2021
CEO catch-up with clients – February
Our CEO Helen Davey is hosting a monthly online catch-up session with registered clients. The session will be held on Thursday 25 February from 6pm to 7pm. This is a chance to find out more about what’s happening at Mind in Bradford and provide feedback on our services. To join the meeting hosted on Zoom, […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 9th February 2021
Project Coordinator Sophie speaks to BCB Radio
Project Coordinator Sophie recently spoke to BCB Radio about children and young people’s mental health in honour of Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week began on Monday 1 February, and aims to shine a spotlight on children and young people’s mental health. Sophie spoke to BCB presenter Richard Horsman on Tuesday […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th February 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week
This Children’s Mental Health Week, we want to raise awareness of the mental health services available for children and young people across the Bradford district. Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual awareness week which shines a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. The week is organised by Place2Be and […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th February 2021
LGBT+ History Month 2021
Today, Monday 1 February, marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month. LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) history, which aims to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public. This is done by increasing the visibility of LGBT+ people by sharing their histories, lives […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 1st February 2021
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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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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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