Direction for Bedfordshire

Dedicated, confidential signposting service – here to help vulnerable and marginalised people; including individuals with offending histories

[Samaritans @samaritans]

We're always open.

Retweet this and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas 💚

[Mary Seacole Housing Association @MarySeacoleHA]

Empower youth with Tap Out🌐💬 Download our app or contact us to bring our outreach and intervention service to your school or youth club! Let's create a safer digital space together. 📲✉️

@ashcrofthigh @icknieldhigh @leamanorschool @nygt_uk @lealandshigh @ChilternLT @ChilternA

[Childnet @childnet]

When a parent or carer uses the internet to find information about their kid, this is referred to as sharenting. 💡

Discover how our experts can help you handle this challenge this Christmas season.

More information may be found at: https://t.co/mV6ZYALfNg

[Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together @turn2us_org]

Universal Credit managed migration – What to do once you’ve received your notice letter?

Our benefits expert, Anna, answers another of the frequently asked questions people have about the on-going managed migration process.

#ManagedMigration

https://t.co/aoq4z5OOdW

[Trussell @TrussellUK]

Thinking of donating to your local food bank this Christmas? 🎄

The festive season is the busiest time of year for food banks. To help them as much as possible, please get your donations in as early as possible.

Locate your local food bank 👉 https://t.co/KITDQbv7qw

[Money Advice Trust @Money_Advice]

Our Senior Influencing Manager @gebrownfield on @itvnews yesterday talking about our latest @natdebtline research on the impact of high costs this Christmas and how our advisers can help.

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

*Content warning: this video includes survivors speaking about domestic abuse.* Our support meant Yasmin didn’t have to face abuse alone. We helped her escape. But there are thousands more women like her who desperately need us. Please donate this winter https://t.co/4Hnw1LKdUT

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

It's vital victim-survivors get a good response from banks whether they're a customer or a colleague. Recently @TSB launched a 'colleague flee fund' to give access to money for essential items to employees experiencing domestic abuse. #BanksSupportingSurvivors #16DaysofActivism

[Lucy Faithfull Foundation @Lucy_Faithfull_]

Our expert team of clinical practitioners delivered 243 assessments this year – 243 cases where we helped families and professionals ensure that children are safe.

Find out more about our year here: https://t.co/wHIGkeBqkP

#ChildSexualAbusePrevention

[Healthwatch Luton @hwluton]

For the first time, the NHS is launching a month-long online conversation on children and young people’s mental health, with a focus on gathering learning and ideas on how we can improve waiting times and make services more accessible.
Have your say: https://t.co/nuOuVTEVCD

[Unlock @unlockcharity]

If you've got a criminal record and you're looking for work, explaining gaps in your CV can be a real worry.

Check out the latest episode of @AfterPrisonPod for some tips on how to help employers see you for your experience and skills, not your past.

https://t.co/QRyhJd2rNB

[MoneyHelper @MoneyHelperUK]

Social housing issue? Escalate it to the Housing Ombudsman. Know your rights, visit https://t.co/1CuCALQK9m #Makethingsright @luhc @HousingOmbuds

[SaferBedford @safer_bedford]

Helping people know what to look out for and where to get support are key to fighting knife crime.
This morning we’re partnering with @bedspolice & @BedsVeru at #BedfordTrainStation as part of the #JustDropIt knife crime campaign. #WorkingTogether
https://t.co/ma5baK0UmN

[NOAH Enterprise @NOAH_Luton]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us at lunchtime in our NOAH kitchen.

Whether you're able to volunteer once a month or 3 times a week, our kitchen needs your support for our lunch service in Luton.

https://t.co/N9HGCe5Sxv

[Festus Akinbusoye @FestAKINBUSOYE]

....and we're off!

Day 1 of the @AssocPCCs, @PoliceChiefs and @CollegeofPolice Annual Summit.

[Surviving Economic Abuse @SEAresource]

It takes courage to report an abusive partner to the police and go through court.

If you are experiencing, or have ever experienced, coercive control, including economic abuse, you can learn more about the evidence that could support your case here: https://t.co/h0jJix3ML6

[Mary Seacole Housing Association @MarySeacoleHA]

Better late than never! We couldn't let time pass without expressing how fantastic the evening was at the Luton 2023 Community Awards. 🏆⭐️

@ciluton @festakinbudoye @cllrmaria @alia_khann1

[Luton Town FC @LutonTown]

Think twice, think life, #JustDropIt.

We are in full support of a major new anti-knife crime campaign for Bedfordshire led by @BedsVeru! �Think twice, think life, #JustDropIt.

We are in full support of a major new anti-knife crime campaign for Bedfordshire led by @BedsVeru! 👏

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

It's #TransAwarenessWeek — a time for raising the visibility of trans people, to show support and address issues faced by the community.

It's vital that sexual health services sensitively and effectively provide care for trans people. Here's our community-led sexual health info.

[Lea Vale Medical Group @group_lea]

🚨TOMORROW!
Join us at our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Community Health & Wellbeing event with @bedsfire!

Get your NHS health check, meet our team, explore local organisations & more!

📅Today, Thurs 16 Nov | 9:30-3:30 | St Johns Baptist Church-LU1 5PP

It is open to all!

#communityevent #luton