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Carers MK

Check out our diary of support groups, social groups, workshops & training in January - March for carers: bit.ly/35jKEix

All sessions will be delivered via Zoom. To book your place, contact us on 01908 231703 / mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org

#unpaidcarers #carers #MiltonKeynes

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If you are experiencing feelings of loneliness due to the current circumstances, then we're here to support you.

Join one of our free webinars to develop wellbeing skills that support loneliness.

Our webinars are for participants who identify with loneliness and would like to learn tools and techniques that support their own wellbeing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• Identify the characteristics of loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• Identify the link between stress and loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify coping mechanisms and develop skills in maintaining emotional balance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Identify and develop skills in the practice of the 5 ways to wellbeing⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• Develop skills in mindfulness practice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Monday 22nd February 2021 - 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 17th March - 10.00am – 11.30am
Monday 22nd March - 10.00am – 11.30am
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For more information or to book your space, please email: training@mind-blmk.org.uk or visit our website- Wellbeing Skills that Support Loneliness
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#training #wellbeing #loneliness #mentalhealth #BLMK #Bedfordshire #Luton #MiltonKeynes #CentralBedfordshire #Bedford

Are you interested in photography? Join Create's workshops to explore & learn how to create your own unique masterpieces from the comfort of your own home using either a camera or phone.

Open to all carers registered with Carers MK. To book, please contact us: 01908 231703 or mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org

#photography #unpaidcarers #carers #MiltonKeynes Create charity

Does your child have ASC, SCD or difficulty learning? Do you need help with the special educational needs processes relating to education, health and social care?

Find out what support is expected to be available for your child in their settings/school, the support for you as a family and which local and national organisations may be supportive to you.

Come along to a session (via Microsoft Teams) on Thursday 25 February, 1.30pm - 2.30pm or Thursday 13 May, 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

To book, email: SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Does your child have ASC, SCD or difficulty learning? Do you need help with the special educational needs processes relating to education, health and social care?

Find out what support is expected to be available for your child in their settings/school, the support for you as a family and which local and national organisations may be supportive to you.

Come along to a session (via Microsoft Teams) on Thursday 25 February, 1.30pm - 2.30pm or Thursday 13 May, 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

To book, email: SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk

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.

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 -

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

Each webinar is free to access, you are anonymous on the call and no camera is required.

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.

For more information and to register today for each event, please visit - BLMK Events 

#BLMK #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #Support #MindBLMK #IAPT #Webinars

Please see our list of upcoming webinars during #March2021  You can access the online self referral form and information on the #webinar topics via our website under the wellbeing webinars tab 

Given the current circumstances with #COVID you may be experiencing more stress than normal. Our informative webinar sessions aim to teach you new tools and techniques to help you manage your own symptoms of #stress, #lowmood and #anxiety during stressful times 

Mind BLMK are now working together on delivering informative webinars across the local areas. Please visit: BLMK Events to access a full list of webinars that are currently being delivered by our service, Total Wellbeing Luton & Milton Keynes Talking Therapies Service 

If you currently live within the areas of #Bedfordshire, #Luton or #MiltonKeynes (or you are registered to a GP practice in one of those areas) you are able to self refer to any one of our webinars for support 

#bedfordshirewellbeingservice #talkingtherapies #iaptservices #nhs #nhsengland #mentalhealthsupport #ELFT #BLMK #MindBLMK

We are excited to announce that we will be running our 'Understanding Coming Out Of Lockdown' workshop on Thursday the 4th of March!

This workshop will be filled with useful information on how navigate the upcoming changes in regards to the easing of lockdown restrictions. Please contact enquiries@autismbeds.org to confirm your place

Good interpersonal skills are one of the most sought-after types of soft skills needed by employers, and this FREE course will help you to become a more effective communicator.

Starting on Thursday 4th March 10am - 12pm once a week
for five weeks until Thursday 15th April 2021
(with a break for Easter)

The course will provide you with simple, clear strategies to improve your relationships both at work and at home. Through a mix of group work and personal coaching, you will explore a range of alternative ways of communicating to build self-confidence, self-esteem and personal effectiveness.

You will learn how to:

Recognise and understand different behaviour patterns - in yourself and others
Develop a positive focus
Use a solution-focussed approach to problem solving
Build confidence, self-esteem and personal effectiveness
Manage conflict
Manage stress

The course is run by an experienced facilitator and consists of discussions and group activities, together with some independent work to be carried out in your own time.

Get in touch today to register.
Phone: 07852 963744
Email: info@worksforus.org.uk 
Website: www.worksforus.org.uk
Please like and follow https://www.facebook.com/WorksforUs for more details of other service & courses coming up.

Works for Us is a Milton Keynes-based charity dedicated to providing free training, careers guidance and support for people in and around Milton Keynes.

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Use BSL?
Deaf service in Milton Keynes

Thursday 4th March 2021

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Community Action: MK

Autism Internship Programme with the Civil Service. An exciting work experience opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to young people with autism, aged between 18 - 25.

Autism Internship Programme with the Civil Service

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis - MS

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis - Free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Enrolments are now open. To enrol, or find out more Understanding Multiple Sclerosis MS

Calling all Young Carers! @CarersTrustScot are hosting a Question Time event on #YoungCarersActionDay! Young people can come along to ask an anonymous question & find out what decision makers are doing to support young carers’ futures! Sign up here: Young Carers

Boost your Interview skills with this free online course
Two sessions: Tuesday 16th and 23rd March (10:00am - 12:00pm)

Interview Ready online course - Facilitators Nettie Norrish & Susie Ford
Interviews can be daunting at the best of times and this course is designed to help you feel confident and Interview Ready
The course will help you to:
- Identify what employers are looking for.
- Help build your own self-belief and motivation.
- Support you to develop your own presentation skills and style.
- Provide tips and advice on looking your best at an interview.
There will also be an opportunity to arrange a practice interview with a qualified member of staff, or from one of our professional volunteers which will include feedback.
To find out more or book a place:
Call: 07852 963744 Email: infor@worksforus.org.uk
Or check out our website: http://www.worksforus.org.uk

Works for Us is a Milton Keynes based charity dedicated to providing free training, careers guidance and support for people living in the area. 

There is only 1 week to go until the next Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport Course from WheelPower. It has now sold out but if you are interested and missed out this time then we will also be running this course on the following dates:

Thursday 6 May (9.30am-1.00pm)
Thursday 15 July (9.30am-1.00pm)
Tuesday 14 September (9.30am-1.00pm)

Are you a teacher, coach or sports student striving to adapt your sports session for wheelchair participants? Then this FREE Online Training Course is for you.

The Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport Course by WheelPower is delivered by inclusive sports development advisor and coach, Mark Bullock. During the morning you will learn the skills that will help you to provide more opportunities for disabled people to get into physical activity and sport and lead active lives.

More info: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/resources/engaging-wheelchair-participants-in-sport