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What's in this issue?
In this issue:
- The Ukraine Support Team has announced new dates for upcoming coffee mornings
- Free courses to help with maths skills
- Mental health support
If there are any articles or information you would like including in future issues please do not hesitate to contact us with your suggestions.
Please do remember that you can contact the Ukraine Support Team either by calling 0300 300 8855 or emailing homesforukraine@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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News, updates and events
New dates: Ukraine Support Team coffee mornings
Would you like to meet new friends, other guests from Ukraine and find out what is available in the community? The Ukraine Support Team will be running coffee mornings to offer help and support, on the following dates:
Biggleswade Youth Centre, 137 Mead End, Biggleswade SG18 8JU
- Tuesday 24 October – 10am until 11:30am
- Tuesday 7 November – 10am until 11:30am
- Tuesday 21 November – 10am until 11:30am
- Tuesday 5 December – 10am until 11:30am
- Tuesday 19 December – 10am until 11:30am
Dunstable Downside Neighbourhood Centre, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable LU5 4AS
- Thursday 2 November – 9:30am until 11:30am
- Thursday 16 November – 9:30am until 11:30am
- Thursday 30 November – 9:30am until 11:30am
- Thursday 14 December – 9:30am until 11:30am
You don't need to book, you can just turn up! But if you would like some more information please call 0300 300 8855 or email: homesforukraine@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Free courses to help with maths skills
We are delivering free maths courses to help people improve their confidence using maths in everyday work and life activities.Multiply is aimed at people aged 19-plus who live or work in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, and who don’t have a maths qualification (equivalent to GCSE grade C+).
The sessions are being delivered in person in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough and virtually on Microsoft Teams. There are also generous incentives for learners to attend the courses, such as free food vouchers and goody bags with house and food essentials.
Find out more about Multiply courses.
Find out more about Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) which can provide information, advice, and guidance to anyone looking to get into work, learning or exploring a change of career.
Other resources and support
Mental health support
If you are finding it difficult to cope with everyday life, speak to your GP in the first instance. Further support is available from the following organisations:
- Barnardo's has a Ukrainian support helpline available to anyone fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
- The Samaritans is a confidential 24-hour service for people in emotional distress
- visit the Samaritans' website
- Telephone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support. You will be able to make a self-referral via the website or by telephone.
- visit Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service's website
- Telephone: 01234 880400 (8am to 8pm Monday, and from 8am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday)
- Mind Crisis Support Cafes are safe, non-judgemental spaces that anyone over 18 can visit in the evenings. Trained workers will listen and help identify ways to address problems in a safe, calm and relaxed atmosphere with no appointment necessary.
- find out more about Mind's services in Central Bedfordshire
- Telephone: 0300 330 0648
- Email: hq@mind-blmk.org.uk
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can support children and young people, as well as parents who are concerned about their child's mental health.
- KOOTH provides mental health support and advice for 11-to-19-year-olds, 365 days a year.
- Childline is a free, 24-hour counselling service for children and young people.
- Visit Childline's website
- Telephone: 0800 11 11
- CALM offers support and advice for men who are feeling low or suicidal.
- Visit CALM's website
- Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Don't forget about our website!
Don’t forget about our website! We have created a whole section which covers the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, initial support for guests, how to access financial support including Universal Credit, as well as information about education, training, how to set up a bank account, health and wellbeing. Most of our website can be translated into Ukrainian.
To find out more and see what information we have available, visit: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ukraine-sponsors.
Contacting the Ukraine Support Team
Telephone: 0300 300 8855
Email: homesforukraine@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk