Blog
Here you’ll find inspiring stories and fundraising news, plus all the latest news and views on perinatal mental health and wellbeing.
19 March 2023
'From one parent to another...'
Georgia Barnes, Bluebell's new CEO, talks about our new fundraising campaign to help us make sure no-one faces perinatal mental health difficulties alone.
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10 January 2023
A farewell from our Founder....
“to know that thousands of parents, who like me have been in a dark place, feeling afraid, alone and often desperate, have been able to access the support they need from the wonderful Bluebell team, who offer them a safe space, understanding and hope, is something I will treasure forever”
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31 May 2022
“It’s good to practise mindfulness when you’re in one of your more humdrum moments.”
Mindfulness is one of many tools we use at Bluebell to support parents’ wellbeing. Here, Abi from our Buddy team tells us how she fell in love with mindfulness and shares some surprisingly simple tips to get started…
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2 May 2022
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Let's demonstrate the power of connection! Brighten someone's day by sharing some #SunshineThoughts.
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15 February 2022
Meet Buddy Hollysaurus and the T-rekkers
In September 2021, a herd of overheated dinosaurs walked from Bath to Bristol to raise money for Bluebell. Here, Holly from our Buddies team gives us the lowdown on the intrepid T-rekkers.
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14 February 2022
“They’ve been there. They’ve come through it. Who better to stand alongside?”
Sean got in touch with us out of the blue in 2018. He’d never met us, but he liked what we do – and he wanted to run the London marathon for us. Sean then went on to raise over £2,500 for Bluebell. Here, he shares his very personal motivations for fundraising for us.
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1 February 2022
Make your own treasure basket
Treasure baskets are always a big hit with the babies that use our creche. The great news is that they’re really simple and affordable to make at home…
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