6 May 2022

Loneliness affects many of us at one time or another and more so during the pandemic.

This week we’re encouraging everybody to take time out to talk to someone about how they’re feeling. 

Sometimes talking to a professional can be helpful too. Our Talking Therapies services in London and Milton Keynes provide free and confidential treatment and therapy. If you’re feeling lonely, low, anxious, stressed, depressed or finding it difficult to cope then they are here to help.

Whether you are experiencing new mental health difficulties or a return of previous symptoms, support is available.

Visit our Talking Therapies website to access support in London and Milton Keynes and

  • Self-refer into the service within your borough and speak to a professional on video call or telephone
  • Complete a self-check questionnaire to assess your emotional wellbeing
  • Access the crisis line for urgent help
  • Access helpful FAQs and resources.

CNWL has also joined up with partners in other Talking Therapies services in Bedfordshire and Luton to run a campaign to highlight the support available in the wider Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes region. Together we provide free, fast and easy conversations with mental health professionals for all residents. Visit the website and fill in a short online form and the team will book you in for an appointment to discuss any difficulties you are having and the next steps to take.

There is no need for you to travel. They can speak to you on the phone or in a video consultation. If you would prefer to meet face-to-face then this can be arranged. 

For self-help at home in BLMK, the Talking Therapies service is also running a series of webinars you can join at any time you need to. The sessions and links can be found on the Talking Therapies website.

Join a Recovery College session

Anyone (patients, carers, staff) can sign up to the Recovery College courses

View their latest timetable online.

Support for key workers and NHS staff

CNWL also runs the Keeping Well service for Health and Social Care staff in north west London and all key workers in BLMK

Contact Keeping Well for free, fast and confidential wellbeing and psychological support

In north west London

Phone 0300 123 1705 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) Email keepingwell.nwl@nhs.net or complete our online referral form or live chat on the web

In BLMK

Phone 01908 724227 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or if you prefer, you can also contact them using this form or email keepingwell.blmk@nhs.net

Support for CNWL staff

Alongside the Recovery College, Occupational Health and the Keeping Well Service, the Trust’s Lived Experience of Mental Health Stigma Transformation Network (LEMHIST) has teamed up with many other staff networks across the Trust to run a series of listening events for staff all next week – see the staff bulletin or Trustnet for details