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Self-isolation 3: Relationship strains

May 22, 2020

For many people, lockdown - even as it is slowly eased - will put significant pressure on their mental wellbeing. This post is part of a four part series covering working from home, anxiety & worries, relationship strains & loneliness. Relationship Strains If...

Wellbeing Walks with Walker

May 21, 2020

100 Miles Rob Walker is going to walk 100 miles in five days to raise money for Changes Bristol – all in his 9x5 metre back garden in Patchway. Wellbeing Walks with Walker gets underway on Monday 25 May. Rob estimates that he will be walking for up to eight hours a...

Self-kindness: video snippets

May 15, 2020

The theme of 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week is Kindness. We wanted to explore how we're kind to ourselves so have put together some video snippets from members and friends. Enjoy!

Crochet for Changes

May 12, 2020

Can you crochet and want to do something positive with your free time? Our wonderful volunteer Leanna is asking for contributions of crochet granny squares to be made into a blanket to raise awareness and funds for Changes...

Join us: The Kindness Quiz 22/05/2020

May 7, 2020

What is it? The Kindness Quiz is Changes Bristol's first VIRTUAL PUB QUIZ! We were thrilled with the turn out and support of our last two pub quizzes, and couldn't wait to bring you the next instalment. Due to the current lock-down we have had to get creative,...

Covid-19 Guidelines

May 7, 2020

[This information is out of date as of 17 June 2020 and has been archived] Information can be confusing online on what we should and shouldn't do during this time. To make things a little simpler for members, here is the official guideline on lockdown. If one of our...

Announcement: New Befriending Service

May 7, 2020

September 2020 update: unfortunately we are unable to take any new referrals for our befriending service. Not all our members feel comfortable attending online meetings (or they do not have the technology) so we have set up a befriending service matching volunteers...

Join us: Charity Live Stream 02/05/2020

Apr 30, 2020

Huge thank you to Joel Fisher and his streaming community for deciding to host a charity live stream this Saturday 2nd May for Changes Bristol on Twitch.TV! They will be streaming a variety of games and activities throughout the day, with any donations made being used...

Emergency Appeal – we need you!

Apr 30, 2020

The Coronavirus emergency is having a big impact on people’s mental health so charities like ours are needed more than ever. Changes Bristol has adapted quickly to provide phone and online services to meet the needs of our community. Help us to continue this vital...

Article: I’m virtually there…

Apr 29, 2020

Despite the Bristol 10k being cancelled, Changes Bristol member Nico is determined to take on the challenge and do her bit to help our small charity survive this rocky period. I was really struggling with stress from work and depression. I also struggled to find the...