a light pink background with the heading 'Random acts of Kindness". Below is two rows of bunting in alternating colours of purple and pink. They read 'Hold the door open for someone', 'Smile at a stanger', 'Check in with a friend' 'Give a loved one a hug' 'Share with someone in need' 'Pick up some litter'
Start the week off with a random act of kindness and start the chain of kindness today π
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An illustration of a smartphone screen with a crossed-out notification bell icon on a purple background. Text reads: "Wellbeing Tip: Give yourself a break from notifications now and then. You might feel better for it."
Wellbeing Wednesday
Here's your reminder to give yourself a break from notifications now and again π
Sometimes a break from our phones can help us feel calmer, sleep better, and enjoy more of whatβs happening around us.
#mindfulness
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Image of three people sitting together, smiling and chatting in a bright room. Overlaid text reads: βInterested in volunteering? Find our latest openings on our website.β
Want to make a difference in your community? π Weβre always looking for passionate volunteers to join our team.
Explore our latest opportunities and find out how you can get involved on our website, find the link below.
15.09.2025 10:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
With World Suicide Prevention Day approaching, here are some simple ways you can support someone who may be struggling with their mental health:
We are here for you.
Call us on 020 3727 3600 or visit our website for more information.
08.09.2025 10:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A man sits on the edge of a bed at night, looking thoughtful and distressed. A softly glowing bedside lamp and an alarm clock are visible beside him. The image includes the Nightlight logo, a contact number (01923 256 391), and the message: "You are not alone."
Struggling to cope? You're not alone.
Nightlight is here to support you when things feel overwhelming.
Call us on 01923 256 391, weβre here to listen.
We are open 7pm - 1am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year π
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A purple background with 4 notes pinned with a drawing pin. Each note reads a wellbeing reminder: 'Relax when you need to', 'It's okay to have bad days', 'These feelings will pass' and 'You are worthy and enough'
Wellbeing Wednesday π
A gentle reminder to be kind to yourself:
β¨ Relax when you need to
β¨ These feelings will pass
β¨ Itβs okay to have bad days
Take a deep breath...youβre doing your best. π
#WellbeingWednesday #MentalHealthMatters
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Home - WithYouth
For more information, head to our website : www.withyouth.org
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Turquoise background with a large smartphone screen showing the βWith Youthβ digital wellbeing service. Text on the phone says, βHello! Welcome to With Youth. What would you like to talk about today? Open every day from 2pm-10pmβ A young person wearing headphones and a backpack interacts with the screen. Below, text reads βDigital Support at your fingertipsβ
Help is just a tap of your phone away! Our Instant Messaging service is a safe, supported online space for you to talk to us if you are finding things hard π
Our team are here every day 2pm-10pm (excluding Bank Holidays) π±
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illustration of a head with the text 'Be kind to your mind' written inside
Be kind to your mind π
Itβs okay to slow down. To rest. To say no.
Your mental health matters, treat yourself with the same compassion youβd offer a friend.
#wellbeingreminder #kindness
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Blue background with white donation bucket illustration. The text reads 'Wear it blue for Hertfordshire Mind Network
Run a school non-uniform day and wear something blue to support Hertfordshire Mind Network to raise awareness for mental health.
Tag your school and spread the word!
If you are interested in fundraising for us, please do contact Louis at fundraising@hertsmindnetwork.org
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Thank you for all your support!
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Watford MP praises 'fantastic' work by volunteers at mental health charity
Matt Turmaine, MP for Watford, visited Hertfordshire Mind Network at the Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Everyone at @hertsmindnetwork.bsky.social is doing amazing work supporting people with their mental health in #Watford. Having worked for ten years in health and social care before being elected your MP, I was really moved by their dedication. www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2538564...
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Pause. Breathe. Reset.
Take a few minutes for yourself with this simple breathing exercise designed to help calm your mind, lower stress, and bring you back to the present.
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Hertfordshire Mind Network
Visit our website: www.hertsmindnetworktraining.org
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A smiling woman with braided hair sits at a desk, writing in a notebook while looking at a laptop screen. In the top right corner, the logo for βMind Hertfordshire Networkβ is displayed in blue. Bold black text in the foreground reads: βMental Health Training for you or your company.β Below, the website address βwww.hertsmindnetworktraining.orgβ is shown in blue text.
Looking for engaging, interactive mental health training?
We offer high-quality training services online and in person, covering topics like:
β Wellbeing
β Mental Health & Neurodiversity
β Supporting Others
β Suicide Prevention
β¦and more!
π» Perfect for individuals, organisations, and teams.
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White text on a bright pink background reads: βI am doing the best that I can, and that is enough.β
βI am doing the best that I can, and that is enough.β π
A gentle reminder for anyone who needs it today. Your effort matters, and you are enough.
#SelfCareMatters
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Crisis CafΓ© - Nightlight
Find out more on our website: www.nightlightcrisis.org/crisis-cafe/
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image with a green blurred background showing two yellow origami-style figures holding hands. Text reads: βNightlight CafΓ©s,β βYou are not alone,β β01923 256391,β and β7pm to 1am | every evening.β
Our Nightlight Crisis CafΓ©s (based in Watford, Ware, Hatfield & Stevenage) are open for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis π
They are staffed by a dedicated team - who are on hand to listen and work alongside you during a crisis π
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Microsoft Forms
π’ Complete our Feedback Form here: forms.office.com/e/MjtBkntg4s
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The text reads βYour Feedback Matters! Weβd love to hear what you think.β The background features wooden figurines, with one smiling and leaning forward while others appear neutral or sad. The Nightlight logo is displayed at the bottom with a stylised sun as part of the lettering.
Have you used Nightlight? Weβd love to hear your thoughts!
Your feedback helps us listen, learn, and improve, so we can continue providing the best support possible. Let us know what weβre doing well and where we can make changes.
Find our form below.
#Nightlight #FeedbackMatters
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Home - Nightlight
Visit our website on www.nightlightcrisis.org
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Image of hands of different people on top of one another indicating support to each other. In the top left corner in white, the text reads 'Nightlight CafΓ©s'. Below it in the middle it reads 'A safe haven open every night for you'
Our Nightlight CafΓ©s are open every night across Hertfordshire. They offer a safe, warm and welcoming space to anyone in distress and in need of support.
They are staffed by a dedicated team - who are on hand to listen and work alongside you during a crisis π
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Purple background with a pop up notification saying "Reminder, it's okay to ask for help' Below reads "Accept" and "Decline"
This is your gentle reminder to reach out for help if you need it.
If youβre struggling, know that youβre not alone.
Reach out to:
π¬ A friend
π¬ Family
π¬ A trusted colleague
π¬ Local support services
Thereβs strength in asking for help π
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A woman sits on a window ledge, looking outside with a thoughtful expression. The text reads, βItβs okay to not be okay.β Below, it says, βCall Nightlight on 01923 256391.β
It's okay not to be okay.
If you're feeling overwhelmed or distressed, our Nightlight Crisis Service is just a call away. Our trained staff are available from 7 pm to 1 am every night, providing a listening ear.
Don't hesitate to call us on 01923 256391
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Itβs not always easy to spot when someone is struggling but small changes in mood, behaviour, or energy can be signs that someone needs support.
Check in with the people around you. A simple βHow are you really?β can go a long way.
#MentalHealthAwareness #CheckInOnYourFriends #YouAreNotAlone
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An older woman with grey hair and glasses smiles while raising both arms in a seated exercise class. She is wearing a pink top. Logos for Tesco, Stronger Starts, The Sadie Centre, and Mind Hertfordshire Network appear at the top of the image. The text at the bottom reads, βPlease vote for usβ¦β
Vote for Positive Movement
Our award-winning Positive Movement class has been chosen as one of three local projects you can vote for in-store.
This gentle, accessible exercise class helps people aged 60+ living with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
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Emma explains what itβs like when you reach out to our Nightlight service.
We know it can feel daunting to call, but weβre here to make it as easy as possible. When you ring, youβll speak with someone who listens without judgement and cares about how youβre feeling. Just call 01923 256391.
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Graphic shows a phone screen being held by a hand and a finger pointing to the screen. On the screen shows the image of a teenage girl. Below it reads βDigital support for youth mental health. Instant Messaging, One to one support, Lumi Nova, Group supportβ Behind is a decorative rainbow diagonal stripe. The Hertfordshire Mind Network and With Youth logo are at the top. At the bottom is the contact number 0208 189 8400 and website www.withyouth.org and a QR code.
Our WithYouth service offers a wide range of services to children and youth all across Hertfordshire, 7 days of a week. π
Head over to our website to see the full details on what support we can offer.π
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pink screen with the text 'daily reminder, I am strong in mind, body and spirit'
Monday wellbeing reminder:
You are strong in mind, body and spirit β¨
What are your favourite positive affirmations?
#mindfulness #dailyreminder #positiveaffirmation
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Official Bluesky Account for Hertswood Academy, Borehamwood.
Funding local causes in Hertfordshire through grants to small charities and community groups.
We are a charity providing a range of talking and digital therapies to children, young people and adults across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Website: www.northpoint.org.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/northpointmh/
Proudly championing my hometown as County Councillor for Letchworth North (Grange, Norton & Wilbury) & District Councillor for Letchworth Norton. Driven by my experience of poverty, domestic abuse and homelessness I'm fighting for a fairer future for all.
Delivering wellbeing support and promoting positive mental health for over fifty years. This account is not monitored 24/7. Visit https://cwwmind.org.uk/.
Waterways Experiences is a charity promoting well-being by providing affordable canal boat trips particularly for the disadvantaged on the Grand Union Canal.
Labour MP for Welwyn HatfieldπΉ
Chair UK Trade & Business Commission.
Member of MHCLG Select Ctte π
Chair APPGs for New Towns & Cricket π
Campaigning for a Citizens Advance π·
www.citizensadvance.uk
www.andrewlewin.co.uk
Providing compassionate mental health support in the Borough of Rochdale. Dedicated to making a difference in our community.
The Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, OL16 1RE
www.rochdalemind.org.uk
01706 752 338
#MentalHealthCharity #RochdaleMind
Official Bluesky page of Watford Borough Council. We're here during office hours, weekdays. Call 01923 226400 for Customer Services (also out of hours service).
Moore Teachers is a specialist primary agency supporting primary schools & primary staff across Hertfordshire & West Essex. Working with HFL Education.
Europe's first radio station for blind and partially sighted people.
Freeview 730/Online/Smart Devices
Community Station Of The Year at The ARIAS 2024.
Website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-radio/
Header photo: young boy with headphones on relaxing.
Havenβt quite worked out what to do here yetβ¦Bristol citizen, music lover, social worker, childless cat lady, currently leading the Centre for Family Safeguarding Practice (Hertfordshire)
So we are here⦠all things safeguarding in education. Supervision, training and in house training resources for our members. Lots of free resources and free bulletin at https://safeguarding.network
Keep up to date with all the latest news in North Herts, Stevenage and a bit of Central Beds to boot. Read it here first. Got a story? Email comet.letters@newsquest.co.uk
The only paper you'll ever need for all things Welwyn Hatfield (& Potters Bar, too)π° Got a story? Email welwynhatfield.times@newsquest.co.uk
We are a modern, enterprising and dynamic university, making an impact regionally, nationally and globally.
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I am the leader of North Hertfordshire Council. Labour councillor for Letchworth Norton. Father, Husband, DJ. All views my own.