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Try a free taster session of Padel Tennis on Saturday 14th February 2026 from 10-11am. This event will take place at the Padel Court in Venue 360, LU1 3JH. Join in and learn how to play padel tennis – a fun and easy way to boost coordination, balance, fitness and socialising. Book online at: beactivebeds.co.uk/healthy-luton

Supporting Men’s Mental Health-because laughter is really good medicine Laugh, Relax and break the Stigma Tickets £ 4 to book click the link below https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/102243 Friday 6th of February 6-10pm Luton Central Library, St George’s Square, Luton LU1 2NG

Please see the videos below for information on child and adult vaccinations such as: the importance of vaccinations; how vaccines work; addressing the myths and misunderstandings; risks associated with missing vaccines; tips on how to prepare before and after a vaccine as well as where to go to book them. These videos aim to provide some insight into how you can help to protect your children and loved ones.

Mind BLMK have produced a Winter Wellbeing Resource, full of information on how protect your physical and mental wellbeing over the festive period. Information on how and where to access local support as well as other useful links can also be found below. For more information please follow the link to their website: Mind BLMK – For better mental health

In March 2025, one of our PCN Care Coordinators participated in the Kew Garden Half Marathon raising money for the charity SANE. Following on from this, she has been inspired to participate again in the 2026 Kew Half alongside her partner. SANE Charity does incredible work to break the stigma surrounding mental health, as well as raising awareness and providing support to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. This charity is especially important to our team member due to her facing personal mental health challenges during which, the support offered by services such as SANE proved essential to both herself and her family. If you are able to donate towards this cause it would be truly appreciated – the QR code and link to the fundraising page are found on the poster. Thank you for your time and support.

Mind BLMK are offering chair-based yoga classes at the Luton Wellbeing Centre as a way to build strength and flexibility whilst also promoting relaxation. This is also a great opportunity to meet and interact with other members of the community. If you’re interested in participating, call 01582 380002 or email lwc@mind-blmk.org.uk for more information. Additionally, Mind BLMK are offering classes of Boccia – a game similar to bowls. These classes will also be taking place at Luton Wellbeing Centre. This will provide great opportunities to meet new members of the community and boost your mood. If you are interested in joining in, call 01582 380002 or email lwc@mind-blmk.org.uk for more information. Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Make sure to self-refer using the link below: https://external-forms.viewsapp.net/forms/v/22eb81be-61ba-496a-874d-96cb118bbdd8

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Hatters have been working closely with Mind BLMK to promote their Support Services, offering 1:1 telephone support with a trained advisor. If you would like to access this support, you can click the link below for their online self referral form: https://external-forms.viewsapp.net/forms/v/22eb81be-61ba-496a-874d-96cb118bbdd8

What is a PPG? How can you help? We would love to hear from you today! Email us blmkicb.hatters@nhs.net or call as at the Hatters Hub for more Information 01582-347187 Up coming PPG dates: Wednesday 24th September 2025 Wednesday 26th November 2025 Wednesday 28th January 2026 Location: Hockwell Ring Community Centre Time: 10-12pm-Tea and Coffee provided.

An award winning network of Compassionate Neighbours across the UK – local volunteers who offer an hour or two per week of friendship to someone who is elderly, frail or living with a serious illness. Would you like aCompassionate Neighbour? If you are living with a chronic, long-term or terminal illness, or are elderly and experiencing loneliness or social isolation, you might find being matched with a Compassionate Neighbour helpful. Alternatively, if you are caring for someone living with these conditions and who is lonely and isolated, we can help. Compassionate Neighbours are fully trained to provide their time, companionship and support to people living in their community. They are matched to people wanting support according to their hobbies, interests and where they live. All support is provided free of charge. Compassionate Neighbours can support you by: See if there is a Compassionate Neighbour project near you Read More