BSL Classroom Courses

Our classroom courses are for learners who prefer the traditional way of learning. The classes are held weekly in a group of 12 students or less. You have focussed tutor time each week. Your tutor will guide you through the Ofqual regulated curriculum so you are ready to take assessments at the end of your course.

*All courses will be adjusted in line with Covid 19 guidelines so may need to be taught online if face to face teaching is prohibited. Please note that exam fees are included in the course fees and are non-refundable should you decide not to go ahead with the exams. 

Access Ambassadors CIC's- Sign Language classes

HOORAY!!! GROOVY GECKO is coming back on the 4th January 2022. It will be at Pop World. People with disabilities and must be over 18. More information to follow soon. 

WheelPower's Online Exercise Classes are back again this week with 3 new opportunities to take part in a live session over zoom. The first class with Ben from Adapt To Perform takes place later this morning at 11am so make sure you grab those tickets before it's too late!

Tuesday 11am - Workout with Ben.
Wednesday 11am - Yoga with Nina (Sitting Fit Yoga)
Thursday 6pm - Exercise with Ella (Ella's Wheelchair Workouts)

 https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events

If you are looking at planning your exercise routine through the Winter months and into Spring then we are delighted to say that all of our classes can be booked up until Easter!

#WheelPower

Do you love art? Join Carers UK for a special Share and Learn session with Frances and Ines from the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Trust on Thursday 13 January, 4-5pm. You’ll discover the life and works of Marie-Louise (1906-96), who cared for her mother after they settled in Britain in early 1939, having left Vienna in 1938. There’ll be a Q&A at the end of the session with the Trust’s experts.

This fun, interactive art talk is for all carers and you do not need previous knowledge to enjoy the session. Carers can sign up for free here: www.carersuk.org/share-and-learn

If you can’t make the session, it’s being recorded and will be available to watch here: http://www.carersuk.org/share-and-learn-videos

Mind BLMK 

Free Webinars for people across Beds, Luton, and Milton Keynes.

Lead by experts from the three leading Talking Therapy teams, each webinar will focus on ways to boost positive health and wellbeing. 

Click here for more info and to register your space - Mind BLMK Events

Macular Society EventOur monthly webinars are returning for 2022, and for the first event we're excited to be welcoming professor Andrew Dick, director of UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

As well as discussing his latest project, which is exploring how our immune response can lead to macular disease, he will also be talking about his hopes for the future and the 'rapid progress' being made in research.

Join us on Tuesday 18 January 

Diabetes UK Milton Keynes were planning to hold a normal face-to-face meeting this month but sadly, due to the current worsening Covid situation, they have had to switch to a virtual meeting to protect their members.

Milton Keynes Local Group Invites you to a ZOOM meeting

When: Thursday 20th January 2022 @ 7.00pm

Speaker: Salma Mehar (Specialist Diabetes dietitian for London North West Hospitals)

She will talk about:

Healthy lifestyle and goals for 2022

How to better manage your diabetes and long term conditions by making simple lifestyle choices

Learning about the new NHS online programme available to support weight loss.

Zoom Link: Join Zoom Meeting

http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup.org/ miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup@gmail.com

Topic: Diabetes UK MK
Time: Jan 20, 2022 07:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
Diabetes UK Milton Keynes Event
Meeting ID: 840 2720 3586
Passcode: 122341

Are you caring for someone with dementia? Join the family and friends dementia carers webinar on 27th Jan, 11am-12pm and hear from a carer's perspective about how to introduce purposeful activity, learn how activities at home can help the person you care for feel safe, settled & more comfortable, plus more. To register, visit tide.uk.net/eoe-webinar 

tide - together in dementia everyday #carers #unpaidcarers #dementia

We are running a FREE shooting event at Aldersley Shooting Centre for anyone with a physical disability aged 11yrs and above.

The event is on Saturday 29th Jan between 10:30am and 3:00pm and you are welcome to join us for all or just some of the time at NSRA Aldersley Shooting Centre, Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW.

Our DSAuk shooting coach, Mel, will be on hand to offer his expertise to help you improve your skills.

Dont forget, if you want to compete in the shooting event at the DSAuk National Games, you must have shot before and know the safety rules. This is a great opportunity to get that experience in preparation for this years National Games in May.

If you would like to come along, please register your place with Nigel Burton by email to nigel.burton@dsauk.org

The session is supported by Sport England working in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Sport LimbPower and WheelPower

If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join Wellbeing Webinars led by experts from the three local mental health Talking Therapy teams.

The Teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with understanding and dealing with stress, looking at ways to better manage depression and anxiety, and provide you with useful tips on how to deal with winter blues as we move from winter to the season of spring.

Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics -

4 Feb - Dealing with Stress
5 Feb - Depression and Anxiety
7 Feb - Panic attacks: What’s happening
7 Feb - Living with a long term health condition
7 Feb - Food for thought
8 Feb - Stress Management
9 Feb - Building Self Esteem
9 Feb - Retirement
10 Feb - Menopause and me

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 - Mind BLMK's Webinars

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting our facebook events page Mind BLMK's Facebook Events

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

NAS Milton Keynes Branch

Parent and Carer meet ups Support Groups

January- July 2022

Book your place now for SARC Milton Keynes Hearing Loop Equipment Day. Details in the flyer.

Sarabec 

BID Services 

Milton Keynes Council 

#hardofhearing

#hearingaids

#deafequipment

If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join Wellbeing Webinars led by experts from the three local mental health Talking Therapy teams.

The Teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with understanding and dealing with stress, looking at ways to better manage depression and anxiety, and provide you with useful tips on how to deal with winter blues as we move from winter to the season of spring.

Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics -
11 Feb - How to be Compassionate to Yourself
11 Feb - Winter Wellness
12 Feb - Exam Stress
12 Feb - Building Self Esteem
14 Feb - Mindfulness
16 Feb - Understanding and Dealing with Grief
17 Feb - Coping with Grief
18 Feb - Dealing with Stress
18 Feb - Getting Active

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 - Mind BLMK Webinars

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting our facebook events page Mind BLMK's Facebook events

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

Diabetes UK Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Local Group Meeting

When: Thursday February 17th 2022

Topic: The impact Diabetes can have on eyesight and the importance of the Eye Screening Service in MK
Speaker: Rathna Begum - Screening Engagement and Involvement Manager at the Eye Screening Service

Where: Centrecom Community Centre
602 North Row, Secklow Gate West,
Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ

This meeting was originally scheduled to take place in November 2021 but had to be postponed because of COVID restrictions
Free Parking
Come along from 7pm for a cuppa and chat with other people in Milton Keynes living with and affected by diabetes.
Meeting starts 7.30pm
Meetings are free to attend and open to all
You are not alone!!

For More Information, Call:
01908 661039 / 07964161792Milton Keynes UK's Group

Join Carers MK's Feel Beautiful on the Inside Workshop for carers via Zoom on 17th, 24th February, 3rd or 10th March, 9.50am–11.15am. Friendly, relaxed sessions with gentle stretches and yoga breathing techniques. Book your place and tell us which dates you'd like to attend: mkbookings@carersmiltonkeynes.org

#carers #unpaidcarers #MiltonKeynes

With the romance of valentines day behind us and half term this week for schools in the area what better way to refresh and recharge one's batteries than by spending time with each other or even getting out and about.

If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join Wellbeing Webinars led by experts from the three local mental health Talking Therapy teams.

The Teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with understanding and dealing with stress, looking at ways to better manage depression and anxiety, and provide you with useful tips.

Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics -
19 Feb - Financial Worries
19 Feb - Managing Anxiety & Worry
22 Feb - Managing Worries
22 Feb - Depression & Anxiety
23 Feb - Living with a long-term health condition
23 Feb - Menopause and me
24 Feb - Financial Worries
24 Feb - Balancing my thoughts
25 Feb - Pregnancy & New Motherhood

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 - Mind BLMK's Webinars

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting Mind BLMK's facebook events page Mind BLMK's Facebook events 

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

Join a free Diabetes UK Peer Support Group

Author and carer Annie Dransfield joins Carer’s UK on Thursday 24 February at 4pm for a Share and Learn. She’ll discuss her book ‘Releasing the Compassion’, exploring how she’s tackled the tough challenges she's faced as an unpaid carer. There’ll also be short readings and an opportunity to ask questions.

Carers can sign up for free: www.carersuk.org/share-and-learn

The recent #storms have played havoc around the country over the last week with people being hit by flooding and storm damage. It's at times like this we all need a shoulder to lean on and to support ourselves. Led by experts the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy teams can provide that shoulder of support.

The Teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with understanding a wide range of issues. Next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics -

26 Feb - Building Self Esteem
26 Feb - Understanding and Managing Anger
28 Feb - Men's mental Health
02 Mar - Retirement
03 Mar - Managing Anxiety & Worry
04 Mar - Assertiveness
05 Mar - ACT-ing in line with new values (Mindfulness)
07 Mar - Balancing my thoughts
07 Mar - Body Image

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 - Mind BLMK Events

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting our Facebook events page Mind BLMK Facebook Events

#BLMK #wellbeing #mentalhealth #support #mindblmk #IAPT #webinars

Diabetes UK

Living With Type 2 Diabetes

Hearing Loop Day - Details in the flyer. Book early to avoid disappointment.

MK rose are planning to hold a Vigil for Ukraine at the MK Rose at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening, 12 March.

The details are to be finalised, but the Vigil will be for about 30 minutes.

Free online Art Therapy group to support #unpaidcarers of adults starting at 11.30am on Tues 15th March running for 8 sessions once a week. To book your place or for more info, please contact Katherine Heritage on katherine.arttherapy4all@protonmail.com

As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand. That’s why we run our weekly online Care for a Cuppa meetings, which allow you to chat with other carers over a cuppa

Carer UK's next one is on Monday 21 March at 3pm and carers can sign up for free here: www.carersuk.org/cuppa

Relay UK Event - Details in the flyer. Book early to avoid disappointment.

@bid_services
Milton Keynes Council
#textrelay
#hearingloss

MS Society UK

The conversation café will be hosted by a living well facilitator.MS Society UK- Relationships and MS

Join Mind BLMK Partnership's Wellbeing Webinars for their upcoming events.

Mind BLMK Events

Milton Keynes Rose have some exciting events coming up at the MK Rose in the next few weeks.

2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Jim Marshall OBE, the founder of Marshall Amplification and a name which is appended to so many of their voluntary organisations as a result of his philanthropy. On Tuesday, 5 April, the anniversary of his death, the present Marshalls management and their product demonstrator will be at the Rose at 10.30 a.m. All being well, they will be able to plug into the Jim Marshall pillar – the only pillar at the Rose with a built-in power supply – and then ‘turn the volume up to 11’. Ear plugs are recommended for the faint-hearted!

Friday, 29 April, is International Dance Day, and Milton Keynes Rose have a whole weekend of dance activity planned. During the day on Friday and Saturday, 29 and 30 April, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., local schools and dance groups will take part in workshops, demonstrating their dance moves and inviting the public to join in. Then each evening, from 7 p.m. a show bringing together local groups and professional dancers, and the thrills of parkour, will bring the Rose to life. The theme for the whole event is ‘Spring’.

On Sunday, 1 May – May Day – Milton Keynes Rose partners, the Parks Trust will bring their annual May Day celebration to the Rose with dancing, side shows, refreshments and, of course, the Maypole. The event runs from 12 noon to 3 pm.

GROOVY GECKO will be back on the 5th April at POP WORLD so get your dancing shoes on and be ready for a great night with DJ Jamie. Doors open from 7pm until 9.30 pm

Some days are definitely harder to get through than others... We can be merrily plodding along one minute, and then out of no where, a curve ball strikes us straight between the eyes!

The good news is, our Teams are on hand to provide you with the skills to help support you with a whole range of issues.

Take a look at next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars.

06 Apr - Dealing with stress
07 Apr - Menopause & me
08 Apr - Living with a long-term health condition
09 Apr - ACT-ing in line with new values (Mindfulness)
11 Apr - Exam Stress

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 - Mind BLMK Events

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting our Facebook events page Mind BLMK Facebook Events

Most of us at some point in our lives have suffered from anxiety... it's what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid. It's a human response when coping with stressful events, changes or something that could potentially have a big impact on our lives.  

Led by experts, the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy Teams can help you to make sense of those feelings and equip you with the tools to help navigate your way through your anxiety.

Take a look at Mind BLMK's forthcoming wellbeing webinars which cover the following topics-

12 Apr - Body Image

13 Apr - Employment Support & Dealing with Anxiety

16 Apr - Depression & Anxiety

19 Apr - Financial Worries

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 - Mind BLMK Events

You can also check out upcoming events by visiting our Facebook events page Mind BLMK Facebook Events

Researchers working on a new treatment that could stop dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) developing into wet will reveal more detail about the drug next month.

Dr James Whiteford will be joining Macular Society My Macular and Me monthly webinar to explain more about the potential new treatment, which, if successful could offer a potential new treatment for patients who do not respond to current wet AMD injections.

Over the last three years Dr Whiteford and his team at Queen Mary University of London have been testing the safety of the drug which has been found to stop blood vessel growth at the back of the eye, as part of a Macular Society-funded project.

The team has proven in pre-clinical tests that a particular protein can inhibit the process by which new blood vessels form, and are now working towards human clinical trials.

You can hear the latest from Dr Whiteford about the potential new drug at our first My Macular and Me webinar of the month on Tuesday 19 April at 7pm.

Macular Society's event details

With Easter just around the corner, lots of us will be looking forward to a few days extra holiday, but for others, this could mean increased loneliness, isolation and a dip in our general mental health.

It's important to remember that social media often gives a misleading impression of other's lifestyle and it's easy to feel lonely, but in fact, it is experienced by many people.

If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join our wellbeing webinars, led by experts from the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy Teams.

Take a look at our forthcoming wellbeing webinars which cover the following topics-

21 Apr - Coping with Grief
23 Apr - Building Self Esteem
25 Apr - Depression & Anxiety
28 Apr - Mindfulness
28 Apr- Loneliness & Isolation
29 Apr - Managing Panic Attacks
30 Apr - Managing Anxiety & 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 - 

Mind BLMK Events

Diabetes UK Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Local Group

When: Thursday 21st April 2022

Topic: Join Kelly Hodgson who is a Diabetes Advanced Practitioner at Milton Keynes Hospital who will be talking about the footcare clinic.

Where: Centrecom, 602 North Row, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ Free Parking

Come along from 7pm for a cuppa and chat with other people in Milton Keynes living with and affected by diabetes.

Meetings start 7.30pm

Meetings are free to attend and open to all

You are not alone!!

For More Information, Call:

01908 661039 / 07964161792

http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup.org/

miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup@gmail.com

Join Multiple Sclerosis Trust this MS Awareness Week when they'll be hosting a series of webinars, covering everything from symptom management to work and finances.

The webinars will feature tips and tricks from professionals who are trusted experts in their fields, along with people with MS who have generously agreed to share their own experiences.

Schedule of webinars:
Work and MS – Monday 25 April at 6pm
https://mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week/work-and-ms-webinar

Thinking and memory problems in MS – Tuesday 26 April at 1pm
https://mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week/thinking-and-memory-problems-ms-webinar

MS research – Wednesday 27 April at 6.30pm
https://mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week/ms-research-webinar

MS fatigue – Thursday 28 April at 11am
https://mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week/fatigue-webinar

Exercise and MS – Friday 29 April at 5pm
https://mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week/exercise-webinar

Would you like to learn more about what adjustments could make your working life that bit easier? Or would you like to find out about your rights to assistance when living with MS and working?

Sign up to our MS and work webinar on Monday 25 April at 6pm to learn more. Click the following link for more details Multiple Sclerosis Trust's Event

Would you like to learn some new skills and provide opportunities for disabled people to get into sport and physical activity, and lead active lives?

There is now just one month until WheelPower's next Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport online training course. The free course takes place on Wednesday 27 April via Zoom and is a great place to improve your knowledge of wheelchair sport and inclusive activity.

Find out more about the course and book your ticket today: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/resources/online-training

#WheelchairSport #FreeTraining

Do you experience fatigue?

Join us for our webinar on one of the most common MS symptoms and find out how fatigue is best managed in everyday life, including personal experiences, practical information and tips.

Sign up now
MS Trust's Fatigue Webinar

Community Learning MK

Lip-reading for Beginners

During the day on the Saturday, Milton Keynes Rose will also be holding some dance workshops, giving local groups a chance to demonstrate their dance skills and possibly to invite the public to join in.

BID Services are proud to announce that we will be providing free online Deaf Awareness Taster sessions next week in celebration of #DeafAwarenessWeek to learn about deaf culture and history.

Dates: Tuesday 3rd May & Thursday 5th May from 10am -11am.
Book your place here http://bidservices.eventbrite.com (Places are limited, so please book early!)

Don't forget Groovy Gecko is on this Tuesday 3rd of May at Popworld 7pm until 9.30pm The Theme for this month is wear your favourite colour hope to see you all.

Open Information Sessions

MK SNAP (Special Needs Advancement Project) are holding Open Information Sessions.

Please follow the link below for more information 
https://t.co/kxGpkYLU2C

Did you know where to turn for support when you were diagnosed with macular disease?

A new chatbot could offer timely, relevant information and advice to people with visual impairments.

Professor Chris Dickinson has been working on a year-long project at the University of Manchester, funded by the Macular Society, to design a digital ‘personal assistant’ to help promote the range of resources and services available to patients visiting eye clinics.

These services are not always promoted or discussed with patients and by creating a chatbot Professor Dickinson hopes all those with visual impairments will be able to access the help they need.

She will be discussing the project and its outcomes, at the first My Macular and Me webinar of the month, tomorrow at 7pm.

Register for the event: Macular Society UK- Webinar

MS Society UK

Whether you've been newly diagnosed or living with MS for a while, you can find out more about getting the most from your healthcare appointments with this online event.

MS Society UK- Managing Healthcare Appointments

Diabetes UK Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Local Group Meeting

When: Thursday 19th May 2022

Topic: Know Your Kidneys

A presentation by Maria Buckley, Community Ambassador for Kidney Research UK.

4 in 5 people with diabetes will develop kidney disease in their lifetime. Maria will talk about the risks, symptoms of kidney disease, and how to keep your kidneys fit.
Free Parking 
Come along from 7pm for a cuppa and chat with other people in Milton Keynes living with and affected by diabetes.
Meetings start 7.30pm

Meetings are free to attend and open to all
You are not alone!!

For More Information, Call:
01908 661039 / 07964161792
http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup.org/
http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup@gmail.com

Join WheelPower next month for a relaxing Healthy Living Day at Stoke Mandeville Stadium 

This FREE event will include a series of inclusive exercise sessions and workshops, and takes place on Saturday 21 May. The day will be a great opportunity to exercise with others, share fitness tips and feel energised as a result of taking part. It is open to all disabled people with a physical impairment and suitable for anyone over the age of 16.

Find out more and sign up today by visiting:
https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events/healthy-living-day-stoke-mandeville

The Healthy Living Day is supported by the Together Fund (Sport England), and delivered in partnership with the National Disability Sports Organisations (WheelPower, Dwarf Sports Association UK Cerebral Palsy Sport and LimbPower)

#Health #Wellbeing #Event

So, the Eurovision song contest might have filled us with a little short-term joy, but sometimes it’s hard to shut out all the other stresses and anxiety in our every-day lives.

If you are looking for advice and support for your mental health and wellbeing, join Wellbeing Webinars led by experts from the three local mental health Talking Therapy teams.

Forthcoming topics will focus on the following:
21 May - Depression & Anxiety
26 May - Mindfulness
27 May - Wellbeing whilst working
28 May - Building Self Esteem
31 May - Managing Panic Attacks

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Walking football sessions with @MKDonsSET for individuals living with dementia and their carers or family members on Thursdays 12.30pm-1.30pm. £5 per participant, carers go free.

For more info: admiralnurseteam@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Spinal Injuries Association

RideLondon is back!

The world’s greatest festival of cycling returns on Sunday 29 May 2022, with a new format, exciting new routes and a new partnership with Essex County Council. The route, to be announced in early 2022, will be on closed roads and will be suitable for cyclists and hand cyclists.

https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/ridelondon-2022/

Struggling to make ends meet? Come along to the Top-up Shop @ Kiln Farm on 31st May, 12pm-4pm & choose 10 store cupboard items for £2, with 20 items max per household. There'll also be some Family Meal Kits to buy for £1. You'll need to bring proof of address, which will be required on entry.

Six sessions supported by Diabetes UK South East

About this event
The sessions will give you the chance to gain support from others living with pre-diabetes and share your experiences. There will be input from a nurse who specialises in diabetes (Anne Eltringham Cox RGN. PGDip Diabetes). She cannot give you individual medical advice but she will be available to answer any questions you have.

Diabetes UK- Peer Support Group

Life as they say is a rollercoaster … lots of highs, but inevitably at some point, we are going to hit one of ‘those lows!!’ 

Led by experts, the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy teams can provide you with lots of tools and techniques to help make the upward journey easier. 

Take a look at next weeks up and coming wellbeing webinars:

1 June - Assertiveness

4 June - Managing Anxiety & Worry

6 June - Coping with Grief

8 June - Dealing with Stress

13 June - Depression & Anxiety

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

Mind BLMK Events

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 - 

Disability Horizons book club

The book club will be starting again on Sunday 5th June and they will be talking about Sophie Morgan's new book, Driving Forwards.

If you would like to join, please email or DM Raya at raya@disabilityhorizons.com

Celebrate Carers Week with us Carers MK joining them a for a week full of activities and workshops, such as a pub lunch, afternoon teas for carers aged 75+ and a walk around Shenley. All of the activities and workshops are for carers registered with Carers MK and booking is required.

For the full list of activities and workshops and how to request your place: carersmiltonkeynes.org/news-and-events/latest-news-events/carers-week-2022

There are still a few places left for SARC Milton Keynes open day on 7 June. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Carers aged 75+ are invited to join Carers MK to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and Carers Week with an Afternoon Tea on 7th June, 1pm-3pm at The Old School.

RSVP: 01908 231703 or email us.

Meet Carers MK's Hospital Team on 7th June, 10am-12pm at New Day Café for cake and a cuppa, and find out about Carers MK and their hospital service, the discharge team and the discharge process and develop a better understanding of who you can talk to when your loved one is in hospital. Plus meet Patient and Families Experience Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Request a place: mkbookings@carersmiltonkeynes.org

Don't forget the next Groovy Gecko is Tuesday 7th June at Popworld. Doors open 7pm until 9.30pm! Theme this month is The Queens Jubilee and there will be a prize for best dressed male and best dressed female, looking forward to seeing you all with your dancing shoes on! 
Members £5
Non Members £7
Carers £3

To celebrate Carers Week, the Patient and Family Experience Team want to invite both young & adult carers to afternoon teas in the Eaglestone Marquee.

Find out more below or by emailing patientfamilyengagementteam@mkuh.nhs.uk!

Workshops for Parents and Carers by Milton Keynes SENDIAS Service

Places must be pre-booked via Eventbrite and we will email you the joining link.

These workshops are for families living in Milton Keynes.

• Annual Review of an EHCP - 09 June at 10am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344261795297

• SEN Support - 20 June at 10am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344264623757

• Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) - 04 July at 10am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344266348917

If you have further questions, please email 
mksendias@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Join Carers MK for a Flower Arranging Workshop on 9th June, 10am–12pm at Jeanette’s Flower Displays to make a beautiful flower display and chat to other carers over a cuppa & cake.

Request a place: carersmiltonkeynes.org 

“The Cuppathon exceeded expectation! The timetable was well planned with music, book readings and a brilliant carers' poetry segment. It was all such a treat” (2021 attendee)

Enjoy free music and creative arts, hear from special guests and chat with other carers this Carers Week at our online Care for a Cuppathon event for carers on Saturday 11 June, 11-4pm, supported by Virgin Media O2 as part of Thank You Day 2022.

The event is being held at the end of Carers Week to recognise the huge contribution carers make to their families and communities, and give carers a chance to enjoy a day of activities on their own or with the person they care for.

Drop in for as long or as little as you like, and the full programme will be shared soon, so you can choose when to drop in. Carers can sign up for free at www.carersuk.org/cuppathon-2022

The 2022 Bucks Radio Tour de Vale returns on Sunday 12 June and WheelPower hopes you will join them for a celebration of cycling across the Vale of Aylesbury.

Our 3 glorious routes start and finish at Stoke Mandeville Stadium before heading into the beautiful Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire countryside. There's full support along the route including regular water stops, marshals, first aid and support vehicles plus you'll be rewarded with a well-earned medal at the finish.

Join up with your friends, family and work colleagues and experience a unique ride, all whilst supporting WheelPower to improve the lives of more disabled people through sport and activity.

Turn pedal power into vital funds and sign up for the 2022 Tour de Vale today http://www.tourdevale.com

We all have days where we wake up and just don’t feel ourselves or want to be around other people. The feeling of anxiety can often escalate during public bank holidays, when you have plans with friends or family, but the thought of stepping outside, can fill you with the most foreboding dread!! 

The thing to remember is, that you are not alone in this, and lots of us have experienced the same.

Led by experts, the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy teams can provide a shoulder of support, equipping you with the tools and skills to help you understand a wide range of issues:

Let’s look ahead at some of the up and coming wellbeing webinars, will focus on the following topics –

15 June - Employment Support & Dealing with Anxiety
17 June - Building Self Esteem
18 June - Depression & Anxiety

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 - Mind BLMK Events

Diabetes medication has changed considerably over recent years with many new ones added.

Dr Humayun, who is one of the Consultant Physicians in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases at Milton Keynes University Hospital, will lead an interactive discussion. He will also talk about ‘Sick Day Rules’

Free Parking Come along from 7pm for a cuppa and chat with other people in Milton Keynes living with and affected by diabetes.

Meetings start 7.30pm Meetings are free to attend and open to all

You are not alone!!

For More Information, Call: 01908 661039 / 07964161792

http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroumiltonkeynes.

diabetesukgroup@gmail.com. 

SUMMER SEND Information Day

PACA and Milton Keynes SEND IAS Service are holding this exciting one off event to offer families the support and information that was missed from their annual event in February, which moved online due to Covid.

There will be information stands and representatives from local organisations, health service teams, council statutory services and national charities to offer support and information to families attending the event. We are also running workshops for young people to enjoy including: art, crafts, sports and dance.

Book now at https://mk_summer_send_infoday.eventbrite.co.uk
Or email pacamk@gmail.com
Landline: 01908 231703 – select option 3, PACA
Mobile: 07852 526057

For more information please visit our send information day website https://www.mksendinfoday.co.uk/

Information and support for parent carers, young people and children with additional needs or disability aged 0 - 25yrs, in Milton Keynes

Please follow the link below for more information 

MK Send- Information Day

So, the Jubilee Celebrations are now done and dusted, and we hope that you had some lovely quality time to just chill and recharge your batteries.

Now we get back to dealing with the usual things that life throws at us, and that can be challenging.

However, led by experts, the three local #mentalhealth Talking Therapy teams can provide a shoulder of support, equipping you with the tools and skills to help you understand a wide range of issues:

Looking ahead, there are some fantastic wellbeing webinars coming up in June covering a whole range of topics:

20 June - Food for Thought
20 June - How to be compassionate to Yourself
20 June - Wellbeing for men
22 June - Living with a long-term Health Condition
23 June - Wellbeing for Men
24 June - Financial Worries
25 June - Building Self Esteem

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 :: MK Talking Therapies 

Born to Perform and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust hosting Learning Disability Awareness Week 2022 

So delighted for out Born to Perform Monday Day Provision Students to be performing and celebrating this special day at our home The Deco Theatre! 

EXCITING NEWS! The WheelPower National Junior Games will be returning in 2022

28 June - 1 July 2022 

Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Buckinghamshire.

The Games are a great way for young people (aged 11-18) with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment.

The event will combine taster sessions with coaching and competition in a range of different age groups. Today we are announcing a register of interest from schools and teachers.

Visit WheelPower's website to find out more and make a note of the dates in your diary.

They can't wait to welcome you back to Stoke Mandeville Stadium next year! www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events/national-junior-games-2022 #nationaljuniorgames #NJG2022

The WheelPower National Junior Games will be returning in 2022 

Tuesday 28 June - Friday 1 July
Stoke Mandeville Stadium

The Games are a great way for children with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment. Thousands of children and young people have achieved sporting success and have led a healthy and more active life as a result of taking part in this extraordinary event.

Applications are NOW OPEN 
http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events/national-junior-games-2022

#NationalJuniorGames #NJG2022

Achieve your Personal Best at the 2022 WheelPower National Junior Games 

For ages 11-18 the National Junior Games will return to Stoke Mandeville Stadium from 28 June - 1 July 2022 and we would love you to join WheelPower, at what is always an unforgettable and life changing week of sport and activity.

Paralympic stars Alfie Hewett, Ade Adepitan, David Weir and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson took part in the National Junior Games on their road to success and thousands of children and young people have achieved sporting success and led a healthy active life as a result of taking part in this extraordinary event.

Applications are now being accepted for this event from both parents and teachers. More details can be found on the WheelPower website:
http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/sport-events/national-junior-games-2022

The Superhero Triathlon is back, and we need you to dust of your capes and take on a challenge for SIA.

There are three epic distances to choose from and many super ways to take part in these unique tri challenges, from taking on all three stages, to sharing the fun as a team.

https://www.spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/superhero-triathlon/