Cruse Bedfordshire

This week is #CarersWeek and we are hosting Carers in Bedfordshire on Monday afternoon from 1:30pm. We are welcoming a new Reading Group to the Well & Wise this week as well as- @alzheimerssoc @DRC_Updates @MindBLMK @FS_Luton @NHS_ELFT @RedCrossSouth and @CruseBeds

Huge thank you to #WaitroseAmpthill staff & customers. We received a cheque this month for £290 through the #CommunityMatters #greentoken scheme. Collecting the cheque is our fantastic #volunteer Carol. money will used to recruit more volunteers, in the local #community.

@CruseCare @CVSBeds

"I have lost a life..." 💜 We are here if you would like to talk to someone, our National Helpline is open until 5pm today - 0808 808 1677 cruse.org.uk #mondaymorning

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following a traumatic bereavement. Many people may be haunted by images and struggle to cope. Read 5 people's experiences with PTSD here. @MetroUK ow.ly/dKHl50lhPPo

One of the most helpful things you can do to support someone after a bereavement is to simply listen and give them time and space to grieve Read more tips here: cruse.org.uk/get-help/about…

Children and young people's #mentalhealth should not be ignored after a bereavement. The death of a parent can have significant effects on a child's wellbeing as highlighted in this short video 👇 Read more here: cruse.org.uk/get-help/for-p… #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Anniversaries and special days, like #valentinesday can be painful reminders of the death of a loved one. For some people these days can remind them of happy memories, but for others it can provoke feelings of sadness, regret and anger. Read more here: cruse.org.uk/about-grief/an… …

"When you survive loss..." 💜 Do not struggle on your own, our National Helpline is open until 8pm today - 0808 808 1677 cruse.org.uk/get-help

We are recruiting! Clients Services Administrator based in Ampthill. Could you be that special person? crusebedfordshire.org.uk/jobs/4594290814

If you live in Luton and are interested in helping bereaved people then we have a limited number of FREE places on our next training course. Please RT crusebedfordshire.org.uk/training/45426…

Are you up for a challenge? Join our team in the greatest road race in the world and make a difference to bereaved people in Bedfordshire. Please RT and message us if you are interested.

Could you support someone who is grieving? We are now taking applications for our training course which starts in May in Luton. We are particularly keen to hear from people in Luton who are interested in becoming Bereavement Volunteers so please share. crusebedfordshire.org.uk/training/45426…

Y is for YOU! YOU can get involved and support Luton Libraries by joining as a Library Maker. #PickYourChallenge and join at librarymakers.co.uk #LibraryAtoZ

We are delighted to be part of the Library makers project in Luton library. Find us there on Monday 12th February @LCLibraryMakers

It's #LocalCharitiesDay, highlighting the superb work of Local Charities across the UK. RT and show your support now thndr.me/NiuYfP