Events

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

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This weeks free wellbeing webinars, lead by experts from the three leading Mental Health Talking Therapy teams from across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, will cover a variety of subjects to help you take a break from your day-to-day routine and provide you with the tools to better cope with any current feelings of anxiety or distress.

This weeks webinars will focus on the following topics -
22 Feb - Food for thought
24 Feb - Body image
26 Feb - Employment Support & Dealing with Anxiety
27 Feb - Managing 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

Total Wellbeing Luton, East London NHS Foundation Trust, CNWL MK Talking Therapies

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.

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• Identify the link between stress and loneliness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• 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

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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

A Pain in the Mind

Wednesday 3 March at 7pm-8pm

Sleep is a built-in ability that usually doesn’t take much effort at all. After all, how simple can it be to sleep? You just close your eyes, relax and get taken away to your dreams. But for many people living with chronic pain, sleeping isn’t as easy as that.

Please follow this link - Sleeping with Pain

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

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.