Dr Andy Mayers💡

I have retired from @Bournemouthuni, but check out my website for continuing work on perinatal #mentalhealth (for mums AND for fathers). Proud supporter @DorsetMind @dor_pip @SamsBournemouth @MMHAlliance @birth_better @DorsetComFnd @MarkWilliamsFMH buff.ly/3rRW5vN

It's been a busy couple of days with volunteers at Poole Rail Station yesterday and Bournemouth Job Fair today. It's been great meeting so many people - including a former Samaritans volunteer! 💚 #SmallTalkSavesLives #Recruitment

❄️Temperatures are set to plummet this weekend and for the following days. Will you be turning your heating up? Thousands of older and disabled people living in fuel poverty don't have that luxury. Help them by supporting our Surviving Winter appeal. ⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.enthuse.com/donate#!/

Bournemouth branch Charity Shop on 246 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 is ready for #ValentinesDay Go pick up a bargain and you will be supporting @samaritans too 💚

Can you help Bournemouth @samaritans to light up the night? If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer, especially during the late nights and early mornings, please contact bmthsamaritansrecruitment@gmail.com 💚

Our Ethnically Diverse Communities project partner Community Action Network is organising an EDC networking event on Thursday at 6pm. It's a great chance to hear about the project and connect with other groups in the community. Contact: mayu.rouco-santos@can100.org for details.

Looking forward to joining local organisations and charities this Thursday in Boscombe #Thrive2026 #wellbeing #health #MentalHealthMatters

Tomorrow is #BrewMonday Volunteers will be at Bournemouth Rail Station from 8am spreading @samaritans awareness 💚

We are looking forward to spreading @Samaritans awareness next Monday at #Bournemouth Rail Station for #BrewMonday If you are aware of a family member, friend, colleague or someone nearby who may be struggling, here are some tips on how to start a conversation 💚

How has your week been? Volunteers are here this weekend if you need to talk. And please share this message to anyone you know who may need to hear this. Thank you 💚

Thank you to all @samaritans volunteers who continued to be there for anyone who needed to call over Christmas and the New Year. And, of course, volunteers will continue to be there every day of 2026 💚

Bournemouth Gateway Club have teamed up with Treehouse Theatre to put on an interactive, SEND friendly, panto, Alice in Wonderland. It's an inclusive show at Winton Methodist Church Hall on Jan 24 from 3.30pm. Tickets: ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2eap4kw

A reminder for #NewYearsDay Keep talking 💚

Wishing all our friends, supporters and fellow volunteers throughout the UK and Ireland a very merry Christmas 💚💚 A reminder that @samaritans branches remain open throughout the festive season #Christmas #FestiveSeason

If you are interested #Bournemouth this weekend, check out the @samaritans charity shop for some #Christmas bargains. Pop along at 246 Old Christchurch Road 💚 #Christmas2025

Our @wessexwater Community Fund has awarded £70,000 to 21 grass roots groups across #Dorset for projects making life better for people in their communities. Read more here: ⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/news/wessex-wa…

Our Neighbourhood Fund is now open for applications from grass roots groups until January 16 for grants of up to £5k, funding projects addressing a broad range of social issues, problems, poverty and disadvantage. More details and eligibility here: ⬇️ dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/funds/neighbou…

Stuck for present ideas this Christmas? Bournemouth branch charity shop at 246 Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth has some brilliant gifts and a fantastic team to help you choose! 💚

There is no right or wrong way when faced with grief. But when it's grief through suicide this can add an extra layer of emotions. Take your time. You are not alone. Volunteers are there if you want to talk at any time. Call 116 123 💚

Delighted see this latest paper from Abi Wheeler published, as part of her PhD. Abi has added some vital evidence to highlight the need to support breastfeeding following birth trauma. doi.org/10.1016/j.midw… @bournemouthuni @BU_Research @Prof_AmyBrown @MidwivesRCM @dor_pip

Delighted to be this month's chosen charity by @Tesco Riverside #Bournemouth book stall. If you are shopping there, drop a book off, Borrow a book and please donate 💚📖📚