If you can make it, why not come along to a networking and charity auction event we’re running at the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, Luton, early evening on Monday June 8. There’s free car parking almost opposite the carnival centre from 6pm when our event starts. The auction will be from 6.45pm. We’ve got… Read more »
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Why Not Follow Us On Social Media?
Our Twitter feed during the past month has included an opportunity for people to train as Relate counsellors. We’ve announced extra funding for six months to support young people in the area who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. And among personal narratives contributed to our Twitter feed is one from Amy, who… Read more »
Team Aims To Reduce Stigma Over Mental Health
Minds Alrite – a group of young people who have been working in partnership with Relate Bedfordshire & Luton – are running workshops in their first school this month at the start of their mental health awareness project. The group has chosen Mental Health Awareness Week in May for their first workshops which are being… Read more »
Royal Baby Fever – Relate Bedfordshire And Luton’s Five Things To Think About Before Having A Second Child
With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s second child due any day from now, many parents will be questioning whether to follow in the royals’ footsteps by adding to their brood. In anticipation of the discussions the royal baby is likely to spark amongst couples, Relate Bedfordshire and Luton has come up with a list… Read more »
Funds To Support Homeless Young People And Those At Risk Of Becoming Homeless
Homeless young people or those at risk of becoming homeless in Luton are being offered additional funded support from this month. Relate Bedfordshire & Luton has been awarded an extra six months’ funding to continue its ‘mental health clinic for young homeless people at the TOKKO youth space, Luton.
‘The Best Medicine?’
The importance of relationships for health and wellbeing ‘The Best Medicine’ is Relate’s campaign to show that relationships are critical to the nation’s health and wellbeing. Evidence shows that good quality relationships with partners, family and friends can prevent, delay or minimise the effects of physical and mental health conditions.
Young People Working With Relate Win Top Prize
Eight groups of young people from Bedfordshire pitched their social action campaign ideas, aimed to improve various issues across the county, to a room of 100 local business, education, public sector and charity professionals in March.
Half Of People In The Midlands Have A ‘Very Good’ Relationship With Their Mother
Relate Bedfordshire and Luton’s tips to help relationships blossom this Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is traditionally a time to celebrate that special woman in your life, but, according to figures released this week by leading relationships charity Relate, a significant proportion of us admit that our relationship with our mum could be better.
Relationship MOT – Take The Quiz
Every year we get a reminder to take our cars in for an MOT to ensure that they’re roadworthy. But what about our relationships? Do we need a reminder to check in with our partners, or should we just carry on until the wing mirrors fall off, and we can no longer see the relationship… Read more »
Relate Bedfordshire And Luton Holds Private Meeting With Prime Minister in Bedford
Relate Bedfordshire and Luton had a private audience with the Prime Minister this morning. The meeting took place after Mr Cameron dropped into a coffee morning at St Cuthbert’s Hall in Bedford. From left to right: Helen Undy (Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, Relate), Prime Minister David Cameron, Richard Fuller MP, Alison Chamberlain (Chair, Relate… Read more »