Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Contents National Signposting ........................................................................................... 3

Bedfordshire ............................................................................................................... 4

Smoking Cessation ............................................................................................. 4

Weight Management ........................................................................................... 4

Physical Activity .................................................................................................. 4

Alcohol and Drugs ............................................................................................... 7

Mental Health ...................................................................................................... 8

Carer Support Services ....................................................................................... 9

Dementia Services .............................................................................................. 9

Ageing ................................................................................................................. 9

Domestic Violence Services .............................................................................. 10

Luton ........................................................................................................................ 10

Smoking Cessation ........................................................................................... 10

Weight Management ......................................................................................... 11

Physical Activity ................................................................................................ 11

Alcohol and Drugs ............................................................................................. 12

Mental Health .................................................................................................... 13

Carer Support Services ..................................................................................... 13

Dementia Services ............................................................................................ 14

Ageing ............................................................................................................... 14

Domestic Violence ............................................................................................ 15

Milton Keynes ........................................................................................................... 15

Smoking cessation ............................................................................................ 15

Weight Management ......................................................................................... 16

Physical Activity ................................................................................................ 16

Social Prescribing ............................................................................................. 20

Alcohol and Drugs ............................................................................................. 20

Mental Health .................................................................................................... 20

Carer Support Services ..................................................................................... 21

Dementia Services ............................................................................................ 21

Ageing ............................................................................................................... 22

Mindfulness ....................................................................................................... 22

Domestic Violence ............................................................................................ 22

Diabetes ............................................................................................................ 23

National Signposting Healthy Weight

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/ Healthy Lifestyles

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/ Smoking

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/ Nutrition

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/ Physical Activity Guidelines

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/ Active10

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home Sleep

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/ Alcohol Consumption

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/ Mood

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/

Bedfordshire

Smoking Cessation Smoke Free Bedfordshire 0800 013 0553 http://smokefreebedfordshire.co.uk/ Friendly specialist advisers offering a free support programme. More Life 0113 812 5233 www.more-life.co.uk Offer a smoking cessation service with expert advice for families who live in the Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes areas.

Weight Management More Life - adult and child weight management services (Free) 0808 208 2340 https://www.more-life.co.uk/what-we-do/our-services/in-your-area/bedford/ More Life deliver flexible, accessible, sociable, evidence-based weight management programmes in local communities

Physical Activity SLL – Stevenage Leisure Ltd https://www.sll.co.uk/ Providing local community leisure facilities in your area. John Bunyan Sports and Fitness centre 01234 364 481 https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/john-bunyan-sports-centre/ Providing local community leisure facilities in your area. Trinity Arts and Leisure Centre 01234 291 777 https://www.trinityleisure.co.uk/ Providing local community leisure facilities in your area.

Robinson Pool & Fitness 01234 357 157 https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/robinson-pools-and-fitness/ Providing local community leisure facilities in your area. Flitwick Leisure Centre 01525 493 131 https://www.sll.co.uk/flitwick/ Providing local community leisure facilities in your area Walk 4 Health Bedfordshire Walks 020 8359 7150 Mike Fayers Health Walks Manager, Bedfordshire 01234 832619 mikef@bedsrcc.org.uk https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/w4h-bedfordshire-central-beds Walk 4 Health provide a variety of led health walks throughout Central Bedfordshire, ranging from 10 minutes to 90 minutes and were created to introduce people to the benefits of regular moderate exercise.

Our Parks 01525 493 131 https://www.ourparks.org.uk/borough/central-bedfordshire Providing free exercise classes to help all levels of fitness stay active in central Bedfordshire with a wide range of classes such as bootcamp, box fit, Yoga and Abs workout, catering for both men and women. Bedford Borough Council https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-physical-activity/services-for-you/ Bedford borough council run numerous community based exercise courses that people in the community can sign up for. British Military Fitness 020 8996 220 https://www.bemilitaryfit.com/ BEDFORD - BEDFORD PARK Military Fit by BMF Monday 19:00 MILTON KEYNES - CAMPBELL PARK Military Fit by BMF Monday 19:00 Outdoor fitness classes that deliver results

Mid-Beds jazzercise http://www.jazzercise.co.uk/Search https://en-gb.facebook.com/Jazzercisemidbeds We Are Undefeatable https://www.weareundefeatable.co.uk/ An inspirational website that provides ways of moving more aimed at people with health challenges. Mindful swimming at Robinson Pool -£3 pp https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/robinson-pools-and-fitness/news/mindful-sport-relaxation-swimming/ Robinsons Pool and Fitness Wednesday Contact: Robert Lindsay on 01234 718829 Walking Britain https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/Bedfordshire-walks-list With over 20,000 pages of free walking information, "Walking Britain" offers a wide range of walks in Bedfordshire. The routes range from easy circular walks to challenging mountain walks all the routes are free to download and print. Walking Football 07984 266 441 Marc Di Carlo Football Development Officer – Central Marc.Dicarlo@BedfordshireFA.com http://www.bedfordshirefa.com/players/ways-to-play/walking-football A game that was introduced and recommended for players 50 years and above to play the game on a level playing field. Walk2Fitness https://walk2fitness.co.uk/ 07894 791 527 Nordic Walking Classes in Bedfordshire Park runs - FREE https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bedford/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk/stevenage/ Organised weekly 5km run (9am Saturday) Can be enjoyed at any pace at your own pace.

Bedford Council – Over 70s Programme - £4 https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-physical-activity/services-for-you/ A variety of activities, including indoor and outdoor classes for all levels and abilities. Various locations. Bramingham Wood Volunteers http://www.braminghamwoodvolunteers.co.uk/ A group of keen conservationists consisting of people from the local areas who appreciate the need for woodland management The Bogtrotters 01582 86596 http://dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk/ We aim to provide regular walking and social activities in a friendly, supportive group. Toddington Tennis Club 01525 634240 https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ToddingtonTennisClub Stunning Tennis club facilities offering adult social tennis on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm and Sunday mornings from 10am Riverside Tennis Club 01234 352 726 https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/riversidetennis Bedfordshire’s no1 tennis club and winner of Bedford sports club of the year 2018, reactivate courses and personal coaching Flitwick Bowls club 01525 712807 http://www.flitwickbowlsclub.co.uk/community/flitwick-bowls-club-12872/home Home to bowls in Flitwick open to the community to those who ae new to bowls or have played before.

Alcohol and Drugs Path to Recovery (P2R) Bedford Borough 01234 352220 https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/299/Path-to-Recovery-P2R-Drug-and-Alcohol-Service-for-Bedford-Borough

Path to Recovery (P2R) Central Bedfordshire 01582 501 780 https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/300/Path-to-Recovery-P2R-for-Central-Bedfordshire P2R is a one stop service which provides drug and alcohol advice, treatment and support to adults whose lives are affected, support can include the whole family

Mental Health Samaritans 01234 211 211 https://www.samaritans.org/branches/bedford/ https://www.samaritans.org/branches/hitchin/ Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College 01234 263621 https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/382/Bedfordshire-and-Luton-Recovery-College Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College offer courses and workshops focus on mental health wellbeing and recovery. Mind-BLMK

01234 315691 https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/urgent-help/ Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service 01234 880400 / 01234 210 307 https://bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk/ Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service provide help with your problems. Whatever the cause of your anxiety or depression, sharing your problems could be the first step to recovery. Bedfordshire Mental Health and wellbeing service 01234 310589

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/329/Bedfordshire-Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing-Service commissioned by Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to provide the following services Improving Access to Psychological Services (IAPT), Adult, older adult mental health and learning disability services, Adult rehabilitation and recovery services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Carer Support Services Carers in Bedfordshire https://www.carersinbeds.org.uk/

Email: contact@carersinbeds.org.uk

0300 111 1919 Carers in Bedfordshire is a non-profit charity providing support for carers of family members and friends throughout Bedfordshire Carers UK 0300 111 1919 Email: contact@carersinbeds.org.uk https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/local-support/carers-in-bedfordshire Providing support to those in the central Bedfordshire Council area and in the Bedford borough.

Dementia Services Alzheimer’s Society 01234 327 380 www.alzheimers.org.uk Services for people with dementia and their carers. Tibbs Dementia Foundation 07795 177 948 http://www.tibbsdementia.co.uk/ Support and activities for carers and people living with dementia in the Bedford area.

Ageing Age UK – Bedfordshire 01234 360 510 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bedfordshire/ Age UK Bedfordshire is a local charity working in the community to support older people.

Mindfulness Bedford Borough Council – Mindful Sport 01234 718 829 https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/contracts/bedford/news/mindful-sport-relaxation-swimming/ Sports sessions aimed at improving mental health through physical activity and social engagement. Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service 01234 880 400 https://bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk/ https://bbcdevwebfiles.blob.core.windows.net/webfiles/Leisure%20Parks%20and%20Sport/Sport/ENV192_18_Mindful-Sport-advert-listings-flyer_October_A5_v3%20WEB.pdf Mindfulness services.

Domestic Violence Services Bedford Women’s Centre 01234 316 801 www.bedfordwomenscentre.org.uk Bedford Women’s Centre aim is to support women in the community to improve the quality of life for them and their families.

Luton

Smoking Cessation Total Well Being Luton 0300 555 4152 https://www.totalwellbeingluton.org/stop-smoking.html The live well Luton stop smoking service Offers smokers a advice and a free self -help quit kit

Birds Foot Lane Pharmacy 01582 591 616 https://www.birdsfootpharmacy.co.uk/pages/stop_smoking_service_265180.cfm

Birds foot Lane Pharmacy run free stop smoking Clinics which are geared to help you quit and succeed.

Weight Management Total Wellbeing Luton – Healthy Lifestyles programme 0300 555 4152 info@totalwellbeingluton.org https://www.totalwellbeingluton.org/managing-your-weight.html The Adult Healthy Lifestyles Programme is designed for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of between 30 and 45, or a BMI of 27-29 with a long-term condition like diabetes, or from an ethnic minority group (South Asian, Black African or Caribbean).

Physical Activity Active Luton 01582 256 000

https://www.activeluton.co.uk/ Active Luton’s offers local authority leisure facilities for the Luton community Walking for Health 01582 400 272 https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/active-luton-health-walks Walking for Health Walks vary between 30-60 minutes and start from Lewsey Sports Park or Hightown Community Sports and Arts Centre. The walks are suitable for all fitness levels and as well as getting fit. Active Luton- Walk 4 Health Walks 01582 400 272 info@activeluton.co.uk https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/active-luton-health-walks Health Walks of 30-60 minutes and start from Lewsey Sports Park or Hightown Community Sports and Arts Centre. The walks are suitable for all fitness levels and as well as getting fit. Let’s Go – Health and Heritage Walls at Stockwood Park Contact : Guy Lambourne letsgo@marstonvale.org http://www.letsgo.org.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=3&feature=1009&venue=2805099 A variety of walks of different lengths through Stockwood Park and Kidney Wood.

Ramblers - Lea& Icknield (Luton) 01582 738 754 https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-finder/areas/bedfordshire/groups/lea-and-icknield-luton.aspx A great way to get outside and walk around Luton. Walking Football (£2.90) 01582 400 272

E-mail info@activeluton.co.uk

https://www.activeluton.co.uk/walking-football Designed to help older men achieve an active lifestyle. Nordic Walking (£3) 01582 400 272 https://www.activeluton.co.uk/nordic-walking Nordic Walking Classes in Luton Park runs - FREE https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lutonwardown/ Organised weekly 5km run (9am Saturday) Can be enjoyed at any pace at your own pace. Active Retired Club (£3.30) 01582 256 000 https://www.activeluton.co.uk/active-retired-club A place where retired people can meet each week to keep fit, make new friends and socialise together

Active Luton - No Limits (Free Fitness Vouchers for over 60) 01582 400 272 info@activeluton.co.uk www.activeluton.co.uk https://www.luton.gov.uk/news/Pages/Free-fitness-vouchers-for-over-60s-and-disabled-customers.aspx

Alcohol and Drugs Resolutions 0800 054 6603 https://www.resolutions4luton.org/ ResoLUTiONs Luton is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, young people and families.

Mental Health Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College 01582 708 917 https://www.elft.nhs.uk/service/382/Bedfordshire-and-Luton-Recovery-College Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College offers courses and workshops that focus on mental health wellbeing and recovery. Samaritans - Luton 0800 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/branches/luton/ Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way. Mind-BLMK

01582 380 002 https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/luton/ Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing.

Carer Support Services Carers Central 0300 3030 0201 http://carerscentral.org.uk/ Carers central is a carers service completely dedicated to helping unpaid carers living or working in Luton. Disability Resource Centre 015872 470 900 https://www.drcbeds.org.uk/ A service offering support and resources for disabled people and their families Luton Asian Carers Support Services Bangladeshi – 01582 519500 Sikh – 01582 450053 Pakistan – 01582 435 242 Hindu – 01582 562139 http://www.cycd.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing/luton-asian-carers-service/ Offering support services for Asian carers

Mind- BLMK 01582 757 625 https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/luton/ Mind offer carer support services Luton African Caribbean Carers Group 01582 691 990 https://www.healthwatchluton.co.uk/services/african-caribbean-carers-group-luton-lu4-0qb/ Support for African Caribbean carers.

Dementia Services Luton Dementia Action Alliance Contact: Annlouise.Taylor@alzheimers.org.uk https://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_alliances/4449_luton_dementia_action_alliance A service dedicated to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer’s Society 0300 222 11 22 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/Luton+Local+Service+Office/Cognitive+Stimulation+Group+St+Hugh's+Church+Luton A service to support people with dementia.

Ageing Age Concern – Luton 01582 456 812 http://www.ageconcernluton.org.uk/ Age Concern Luton is Luton’s largest charity working with older people and has been

helping older people and their carers get the services they need.

Domestic Violence Luton’s All Women Centre 01582 416 783 www.lutonallwomenscentre.org.uk/ The Domestic Abuse Service supports vulnerable women who are experiencing domestic abuse, or have suffered it in the past, in Luton and Bedfordshire Stepping Stones 01582 457 115

www.steppingstonesluton.co.uk

Stepping Stones support victims of domestic abuse and other trauma, offering one to one, specialist group-based support and counselling. Women’s Aid in Luton 01582 391 856

www.womensaidinluton.org/

Women’s Aid in Luton is a voluntary organisation supporting women and children who have become victims of domestic abuse

Milton Keynes

Smoking cessation Check with your GP practice for stop smoking services, and also many Pharmacies offer stop smoking services across Milton Keynes. Smoke Free Bedfordshire 0800 013 0553 http://smokefreebedfordshire.co.uk/ Specialist advisors offer free advice and support across Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes. More Life 0113 812 5233 https://www.more-life.co.uk/what-we-do/our-services/smoking-cessation/ Offer a smoking cessation service with expert advice for families who live in the Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes areas.

Weight Management Weight Management Parkside medical Centre 01908 375 341 https://www.parksmed.co.uk/services/weight-clinic/ A weight management service for people in the obese category. More Life 0113 812 5233 www.more-life.co.uk Offer a free adult and child weight management services are now available for individuals and families who live in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire or Milton Keynes, and who meet the below eligibility criteria.

Physical Activity 1 Life -Leisure https://www.1life.co.uk/ Local authority leisure facilities available to the community. Freedom Leisure MK 01908 295 699 https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/freedom-leisure-milton-keynes/ Local authority leisure facilities available to the community, including walk active with dawn and new les mills classes Bletcley Health Hub 01908 377 251 https://bletcleyleisurecentre.co.uk/health-wellbeing/ This free service is for older people living in Milton Keynes who have experienced a significant life event, such as bereavement or illness, which has put them at risk of isolation and/or loneliness Men’s Shed Association Community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun. https://menssheds.org.uk/ There are three ‘sheds’ in the vicinity of MK.

Milton Keynes GP Exercise Referral (AMKERS) 01908 253146 https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/public-health/physical-activity Health and Wellbeing Exercise Studio Brooklands Pavilion 01908 049383 https://www.1lifewellbeing.co.uk/studios/brooklands/ Health & Wellbeing Exercise Studio Windmill Hill, Bletchley 01908 631113 https://www.1lifewellbeing.co.uk/studios/windmill/ Walking for Health’ Walking Groups Maxine Russell 01908 254430 https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/milton-keynes-health-walks Parks Trust Walk 01908 233 600 Email: info@theparkstrust.com https://www.theparkstrust.com/activities/walking/ Willen Lake Activities 01908 233 246599 Email: enquiries@willenlake.org.uk https://www.willenlake.org.uk/activities/ Milton Keynes most popular park has a range of leisure activities on and off water for the while family. Explore MK parks and wildlife https://www.theparkstrust.com/activities/walking/ Cycling activities www.getsmartertravelmk.org Cycling Clubs https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/leisure-tourism-and-culture/sports-development/sport-and-active-recreation-opportunities Running Groups https://www.theparkstrust.com/activities/running/ Ping!MK Outdoor Table Tennis Tables www.pingengland.co.uk/milton-keynes/

A-Z of sports clubs Sport MK https://sportmk.wordpress.com/find-a-club/ Activity groups (Yoga / Pilates / Tai Chi etc.) MK COIN https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/coin To find out where to get active in our County http://www.leapwithus.org.uk/event-search/?event_keywords=sport&event_postcode Bletchley Leisure Centre 01908 377251 Health Hub, Aqua fit, 50 + and other low impact exercise classes http://www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk/bletchley-leisure-centre Leon Leisure Centre 01908 624725 Aqua Fit http://www.shlacademy.org/ Middleton Pool & Fitness Centre 01908 610477 Aqua fit Pilates and Yoga https://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/middleton-pool/ Stantonbury Leisure Centre 01908 324466 Variety of low impact exercise classes including Aqua fit http://www.stantonburyleisure.co.uk/

Windmill Hill Golf Centre 01908 631113 Come and Try golf sessions http://www.1life.co.uk/1Life-golf-at-windmill-hill/

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre 01908 227752 Aqua fit http://www.wolvertonpool.com/

Woughton Leisure Centre 01908 660392 Low impact exercise classes http://www.1life.co.uk/woughton-leisure-centre/

Age – UK 01908 550 700 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/miltonkeynes/our-services/walking-befrienders/ This free service is for older people living in Milton Keynes who have experienced a significant life event, such as bereavement or illness, which has put them at risk of isolation and/or loneliness. Nordic walking UK – Milton Keynes 0207 118 0607/ 07768114 724 https://mknordicwalking.co.uk/ Great exercise that can be done by anyone and for those who love to walk and make new friends Shenley Leisure 01908 502 488 Forever fit (50+) https://shenleyleisure.org.uk/inspire-health-fitness/studio-classes/strength-tone/

These classes are designed for the older active adult, with low impact, easy to learn

routines, the class is a great way to keep fit in a fun & friendly atmosphere.

MK Madwalkers FC http://www.mkmadwalkers.co.uk/

Football but without running! Pass, move, receive, pass, move, how fast can

you walk?

Walking Football United Darren Lack 07774 974169 https://www.walkingfootballunited.co.uk/buckinghamshire Football for the elderly. The Ramblers Association Peter Hurst 01908 320 728 http://www.mkramblers.org.uk/ Join a group who love walking in the best walking neighbourhood!

Social Prescribing Live Life 01908 973 720 Text: 07849 083 222 Email: live.life@nhs.net For Individuals who could use a bit of help to improve their everyday living. Live life has a friendly team of experienced staff ready to listen, talk things through and help you with any worries you may have.

Alcohol and Drugs Compass UK 01908 250 730 https://www.compass-uk.org/services/milton-keynes-adult-service/ A free, confidential substance misuse service for all Milton Keynes residents aged 18+. We positively welcome all those in our community who are experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol misuse and we specialise in supporting recovery. Rehab 4 Addiction 0800 140 4690 http://www.eclipse-addiction.org.uk/ Rehab 4 Addiction specialise in planning and delivering drug and alcohol treatment in Milton Keynes that works. Cassiobury Court 01923 369 161 https://cassioburycourt.com/locations/alcohol-rehab-milton-keynes/ Cassiobury court provides a service for Alcohol Rehab Milton Keynes clients includes a full detoxification and rehabilitation programme ensuring your recovery is

secured.

Mental Health Rethink 01908 585 085 mkds@rethink.org https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/community-support/milton-keynes-community-support-service/ This service is aimed at supporting individuals to lead an independent life in the community and work towards their recovery.

Mind – BLMK 0300 330 0648 https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/milton-keynes/ Mind BLMK offer counselling, peer support and peer mentoring. We also have a Community Garden project at York House in Stony Stratford and work across the community to promote better mental health and wellbeing. Talk for Change 01908 725 099 https://www.talkforchange.org.uk/ providing access to talking therapies and mental health care in Milton Keynes Samaritans 01908 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/branches/milton-keynes/ Based in Milton Keynes the Samaritans offer face to face support

Carer Support Services Carers MK 01908 231 703 https://carersmiltonkeynes.org/ Carers MK is an independent charity established in 2006 to support unpaid carers in Milton Keynes. Carers Support Group (dementia) – Milton Keynes 1908 232 612 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/Milton%2BKeynes%2BLocal%2BService%2BOffice/Carers%2BSupport%2BGroup%2B-%2BMilton%2BKeynes Offering support for families with caring for a dementia sufferer

Dementia Services Dementia Action Alliance Email: dementiaactionalliance@alzheimers.org.uk https://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_alliances/15153_milton_keynes_dementia_action_alliance Offering a service that supports individuals with dementia.

Age UK – Milton Keynes 01908 550 700 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/miltonkeynes/our-services/peartree-memory-club/ A chance for people with memory problems to enjoy interactive and a supportive environment Dementia Information Service – Milton Keynes 01908 669404 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/Milton%2BKeynes%2BLocal%2BService%2BOffice/Dementia%2BInformation%2BService%2BMilton%2BKeynes Offering support and advice for dementia sufferers in the MK area

Ageing Age UK – Milton Keynes 01908 550 700 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/miltonkeynes/ Local independent charity providing support in Milton Keynes.

Mindfulness Be Mindful https://bemindful.co.uk/ A mindfulness service that will help you manage your wellbeing and mental health.

Domestic Violence MK Act 03244 375 4307 http://www.mkact.com/ A charity based in Milton Keynes working with over 100 families every day to overcome physical abuse. Aylesbury Vale & Milton Keynes Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Services 01296 392 468 www.avmksaass.org.uk A service that offers support women affected by abuse.

Diabetes Diabetes-UK-Milton Keynes https://milton Keynes.diabetesukgroup.org/ A service that’s aims to provide help and support for people living with or affected by diabetes. Members of the group would like to invite anyone to attend their monthly groups if they’d like to know more whether they have diabetes or not.