Monday 6th May marks the start of Deaf Awareness Week. Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone. Know where to go for specialist support for you or anyone you know who is experiencing domestic abuse. signhealth.org.uk/videos/you-are…

Join us along with Beds Mental Health Alliance for their next event to mark Mental Health Awareness week. Join us on 14 May at The Addison Centre, Kempston. More info: bit.ly/4bb00VQ

@mindblmk @carersinbeds @cvsbeds
#mentalhealthbedfordshire #bedfordshirewellbeing

Today marks the end of #Stress AwarenessMonth : stress can have a powerful impact on your mental wellbeing and contribute to thoughts of suicide, so using self care routines to relax and lower stress can help you to stay safe. 💜

#Stress #SelfCare #SuicidePrevention

To mark the end of National Stalking Awareness Week, know where to go for specialist support. Stalking can happen to anyone. If you are experiencing stalking there is support out there. Call the Suzy Lamplugh helpline on 0808 802 0300. For local services bedsdv.org.uk.

Spot the signs of Stalking and reach out for Specialist Support

It is highly likely that you know someone who is a victim of stalking. You can help by encouraging them to report to the police and by sharing our details. 0808 8020300 / bit.ly/3edw91S #StalkingAwareness #RightToBeSafe

For #NSAW2024 , #JoinForcesAgainstStalking

We’re excited to announce our new animation showcasing what an effective multi-agency response to stalking looks like.

A victim-centred approach is not just possible, it's crucial.

In our latest blog we have explored ways that you can look after your mental health whilst at work. Including how to cope with burnout and some self-care tips. 💜

You can read the full blog on our website here: papyrus-uk.org/mhatwork/

#SuicidePrevention

Stalking doesn't just happen to people who have been in abusive relationships.

A stalker can be a past spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, an acquaintance, colleague, or a stranger.

For more information, sign up to My Support Space:
mysupportspace.org.uk/moj

#StalkingAwareness

DCC Paul Mills on the need for better multi-agency working in order to tackle stalking.

This #NSAW2024 , commit to #JoinForcesAgainstStalking so that victims get the criminal justice outcome they deserve.

With National Stalking Awareness Week just around the corner from 22nd to 26th April, BDAP are supporting the Suzy Lamplugh Trust's Campaign to Join Forces Against Stalking. Please see full details of how you can join to pledge your support in raising vital awareness.

Check out this great blog from our partners at Anthony Gold Solicitors on coercive control and undue influence.

Click the link below to read ⬇️

Escaping domestic abuse is hard and can feel very isolating. You can find support by joining our Survivors’ Forum – a safe, anonymous space for women to share their stories and support one another. Find out more here: survivorsforum.womensaid.org.uk

We all have the power to support others who are struggling in silence and we can play a part in preventing suicide.

Share some words of support in the comments for someone who might need to read them. Your words could give someone the hope to believe in tomorrow 👇💚

Asking about suicide saves lives but it can be hard to know where to start or how to help.

Here are some example conversation starters if you are worried about someone.💜
#SuicidePrevention

Really important documentary on 'How to be Man' from Danny Dyer
on tomorrow night. As part of this, he chats to male survivors of domestic abuse in a refuge (we helped arrange it). Please do tune in and share.

channel4.com/programmes/dan…

This month is #WorldAutismMonth , an annual event promoting awareness, inclusion and quality of life for autistic people.

Supporter, Viv Dawes, has written 'Understanding autistic burnout'. 💜

Read the full blog on our website here: papyrus-uk.org/understanding-…

#suicideprevention

#FinancialAbuse is when someone blocks your access to finances and misuses your money as a way of trying to exert power over you.

My Support Space has a guide that takes you through the signs of financial abuse with resources for further support.

mysupportspace.org.uk/moj

Join us this #antistreetharassment and #StandUpToHarassment .

Be a part of the cultural shift in the global response to street and public harassment by signing up to our free 30 mins bystander intervention training: suzylamplugh.org/anti-harassmen….

We have training for housing teams to recognise and understand the impact of #coercivecontrol

This training should be mandatory for all customer facing teams in all sectors!

Book you housing teams on our next Open Courses: daha.arlo.co/w/courses/6-do…