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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...
Find comfort and connection this festive season. ‘For Men To Talk’ week commencing 22 December 2025 Meetings
'For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group is for men who are suffering with a mental health illness, such as anxiety, depression and grief, to talk in a safe and comfortable environment. Conversations include many factors in a man's life, including work,...
Greatest Day
(A poem inspired by Take That song titles) In the Greatest Day, we often hide,But behind the smile, it's a Flood inside.We’re told to stay strong, don’t let it show,Yet deep down, we're all just Giants below. At times, we stumble, feeling Relight My Fire burn low,And...
Understanding what makes a Male Carer
Recently, 'For Men To Talk' founder & CEO Luke Newman met with Jo Jacobs, Community Engagement Officer from Carers in Bedfordshire. The meeting focused on one important question: what makes someone a male carer? Many men support others every day but do not see...