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Bedfordshire sees rise in Stress and Anxiety – Why talking matters more than ever
Stress and anxiety are rising across Bedfordshire. New figures show more people are being admitted to hospital because they are struggling to cope. This is not just a number. It is a real warning sign that many people are suffering in silence. In 2023–24, there were about 16,190 hospital admissions for anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area. This was up from 12,780 the year before. That is a big jump in only 12 months. At...
Co-op Members are supporting ‘For Men To Talk’ as part of the Co-op Local Community Fund
Since the beginning of October 2024, 657 Co-op Members have chosen to support ‘For Men To Talk’ through the Co-op Local Community Fund. The more Co-op Members that select this cause, the more funds ‘For Men To Talk’ will receive at the end of the funding round in...
Listen Up, Speak Up: Protecting Our Children Together
“It’s everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe,” says Luke Newman, founder of For Men To Talk. “By listening and speaking up, we can protect the most vulnerable in our communities.” The safety and well-being of children must always come first. But protecting...
Generalised anxiety disorder and its impact on men
In a world where stoicism is often praised as a masculine virtue, the silent battles that many men face with mental health issues often go unnoticed. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one such condition that affects individuals regardless of gender, but its impact...