Welcome to the September edition of the Living Well newsletter.
We cover lots of topics about health and staying well, with information about events, resources and offers available for everyone living in Bradford district.
This month we’re focusing on mental wellbeing. If you, or someone you know is struggling, or you can give some of your time to help someone else, or if you would simply like to know more about this subject, read on to find out what's available for children and adults in our district.
You can sign up for free online training courses to learn about ways to manage your mental wellbeing in everyday life and the workplace and you can also find more information and links on our website under Mental Health
If you previously subscribed to Healthy Bradford, you are now receiving this newsletter as it replaces the Healthy Bradford topic.
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Living Well Academy Training Courses
There’s still time to book the last few places available on our FREE accredited training courses this October!
RSPH Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement
 FREE online accredited training course for practitioners, staff, champions or volunteers who work directly with the public or employees in a supporting role in Bradford district.
Online: 11th 12th & 18th October from 10am – 12.30pm
To book:
Email course code: RSPHUHI009 with your contact details to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk or call 07582 102496/07582 103147
MHFA Mental Health Aware
 FREE online accredited training course for anyone living or working in Bradford district.
Online: 6th October from 10am – 2.30pm
To book:
Email course code: MHFAhalf005 with your contact details to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk or call 07582 102496/07582 103147
MHFA Mental Health First Aid Champion Training
 FREE online accredited training course for employees living or working in Bradford district.
Online: 19th & 20th October from 10am – 2pm
To book:
Email course code: MHFAone005 with your contact details to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk or call 07582 102496/07582 103147
Healthy Minds
 Healthy Minds is the doorway to mental health and wellbeing services across Bradford, Airedale, Craven and Wharfedale.
We all need to look after our minds as well as our bodies to stay well. Mental health problems can be anything from feeling down, worried or stressed out to more serious, diagnosed conditions.
The Healthy Minds website is a directory of groups, activities and counselling services which can help you keep your mind healthy. There are hundreds of support services ranging from informal meet-ups where you can make new friends to professional counselling. There are also articles explaining why you may be feeling unwell and what you can do to feel better.
Whether you have a diagnosed illness, are concerned about a loved one or just want to learn how to look after your own mind better, Healthy Minds is there to open the door to support and advice when you need it.
Suicide Awareness Event
 Following National World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place on 10 September this year, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and partners are inviting people to attend a Suicide Prevention event on 12th September at Kala Sangam in Bradford.
The event takes place from 10am to 3pm and is open to everyone.
There will be five speakers talking about their personal experiences of suicide, alongside stalls from voluntary partners and support services to signpost people to services and raise awareness of how to support those in crisis.
Safe Spaces
 Safe Spaces is the new crisis support service for children, young people and adults who are in mental health distress in Bradford District and Craven.
This could be severe anxiety or panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, intense depression or feelings of disassociation. It offers same-day support for anyone aged seven and over who needs urgent help with their emotional and mental wellbeing.
You can access one-to-one, same day support over the phone or you can visit The Bradford Hub which is open 12noon til 2.30am every day offering same-day, one-to-one support
The children and young people’s overnight service is open every Monday and Tuesday, from 6pm until 10am the next day. It’s for anyone aged 7-17 who is struggling with their mental health and needs a homely place to stay for the night. A trained crisis support worker will be on hand to make sure you are safe, calm and looked after.
A second hub will open in Keighley in autumn, and crisis cafes will be held across the district from October.
To access one-to-one support from Safe Spaces, call the NHS First Response helpline on 0800 952 1181 and ask for Safe Spaces. Lines are open 24 hours a day.
Can you give the gift of time?
 Mind in Bradford’s Community Companions service is looking for volunteers who can spend one hour per week to help ease someone’s loneliness and reduce their social isolation.
The project led by Mind aims to tackle loneliness, isolation, and depression in adults aged 18+ and is available across Bradford, Craven, Airedale and Wharfedale.
David joined Mind in Bradford as a volunteer befriender a few months ago after struggling with his own mental health and wanting to help others. He's since struck up a meaningful friendship with his befriendee and never looked back. “Even helping just one person a week, they might not see anybody all week but that one phone call or visit makes a massive difference to them.”
Volunteers will need to offer one hour per week to meet face-to-face in the local community for a walk or attend a local group to help with loneliness and reduce people’s social isolation.
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