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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 1d

Are you looking for resources to support you or someone you know with autism? Pop along to the #BCHCCharity Autism Roadshow; visit our website to find out more: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A collection of sensory toys on a table, in a darkened room with sensory lighting

A plush toy of the charity mascot, a blue star named Nova, sits in a clear tub filled with ear defenders

‘BCHC Charity’s Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team’. Four images 1. A person using a laptop: “Join the Priority Services Register. Could you benefit from additional support from your utility suppliers? Check your eligibility at cadentgas.com/PSR”. 2. Someone opening a window: “Take action. What to do if you suspect carbon monoxide: Open all doors and winders, move outside into fresh air, call us on 0800 111 999 (all calls are recorded and may be monitored). A little energy can save a lot.” 3. Safety Seymour, a purple bear in a green cape and mask, waves: “Stay Safe with Safety Seymour. Keep your children and family safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide with Safety Seymour. Learn with our fun films and activities at safetyseymour.co.uk”. and 4. A hand entering numbers into a calculator: “Receive the benefits you are entitled to. The IE Hub is a free to use income and expenditure tool that makes managing your money easier”. To the right the charity mascot and a QR code.

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 2d

Learning disability services users and their carers were treated to a fabulous night of awards, music, and food, in recognition and celebration of their achievements and contributions to learning disability care in Birmingham: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #BCHCCharity

One of the award winners, Reginald, with compere of the evening, Simon Bates, stand together smiling and holding up the award and certificate. A blue balloon arch is behind them.

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 3d

The Falls Prevention team will be holding a drop-in session at Northfield Shopping Centre from 12PM-3PM on Monday 3 November. Please come along for free advice and information on falls and frailty. #BCHCCharity

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 9d

Best of luck to Philomena Archer, who will be braving it for #BCHCCharity in a tandem skydive this Sunday!

Phil is fundraising for the Sparkle fund, which any BCHC service can apply for to fund extras to enhance patient experience and improve care: www.justgiving.com/page/philome...

A previous BCHC Charity skydiver in mid-jump, against a blue sky and the Earth below!

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 17d

Families accessing BCHC services at Lime Tree Family Hub in Handsworth have been able to get free toiletries through #BCHCCharity, thanks to a Warburtons community grant: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · 27d

Join the BCHC Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team and #BCHCCharity on Thursday 30 October at Edgbaston Stadium for a free, fun, and interactive Autism support event for all the family! Find out more: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

An image advertising the event; there are four coloured horizontal stripes (top to bottom); light blue, dark blue, light orange and bold orange. In the light blue stripe are the logos for BCHC Charity and Cadent Gas, as well as the charity mascot, a blue star called Nova standing and waving next to SuperNova (a similar character wearing an orange domino mask, cape, boots and gloves). There are two circular images on the right; one of a child looking at a bubble tube, and one of a child wearing ear defenders, sitting at a table working on craft activities with 2 adults. The captions read "Autism Support Roadshow. A fun, free event. Thursday 30 October 2025 10am-2pm Edgbaston Stadium. Fun activities and informative stands"

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Falls Prevention team will be holding a drop-in session at Cocks Moors Leisure Centre from 12PM-3PM on Thursday 9 October. Please come along for free advice and information on falls and frailty. #BCHCCharity

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Sep 9

#BCHCCharity were able to purchase 75 tickets for families accessing the Community Children’s Nurses and Palliative Care service to Peter Pan in January 2025, starring Birmingham icon Alison Hammond and panto legend Matt Slack! www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

A photo of a child in a wheelchair, smiling next to a large poster for the Peter Pan pantomime at the Birmingham Hippodrome

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 18

There’s a free and easy way to support #BCHCCharity, and it starts with @easyfundraising.bsky.social! Turn your online shopping at over 8,000 brands into free donations; sign up today to help us continue to make a difference: easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmi...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks to funding from the Birmingham Bodenham Trust and Tesco stores in New Oscott & Quinton, #BCHCCharity were able to provide support bags for children with special educational needs and disabilities living in temporary accommodation: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Falls Prevention team will be holding a drop-in session at Barnardo’s Stechford Retail Park from 12pm to 3pm on Thursday 4 September. Please come along for free advice and information on falls and frailty!

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks to backing from Birmingham City Council, #BCHCCharity have been able to fund a project to educate the public on the risks of falls and frailty, to help encourage independence and improve overall health and wellbeing: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Katie and Juliet stand by a table filled with leaflets and a pull-up banner about falls prevention

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 18

There’s a free and easy way to support #BCHCCharity, and it starts with @easyfundraising.bsky.social! Turn your online shopping at over 8,000 brands into free donations; sign up today to help us continue to make a difference: easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birmi...

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 10

We've had a wonderful day chatting to Birmingham Dental Hospital staff and visitors about #BCHCCharity whilst celebrating #NHS77 today, all soundtracked by the beautiful music from harpist Lucy Nolan. We hope everyone had as good a time as we did!

A photo of the blue frontage to Birmingham Dental Hospital against a bright blue sky

A lady in an orange and red striped dress plays the harp. Next to her is a table laden with charity goodies and info, behind which sit smiling charity staff and volunteers

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 9

#BCHCCharity would like to say a big thank you to Jacqui and co. from Pastures New Quilting for their wonderful donation of fabrics for mindful crafting sessions. Some of it was used to create beautiful bunting for our #NHS77 celebrations!

Three volunteers holding up multi-coloured triangle bunting that reads HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 7

Sign up to the #BCHCCharity lottery and you’ll be in with a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot each week! You’ll also be helping us continue to make a difference for #TeamBCHC as 50p from each £1 entry comes directly to us. Find out more and sign up today: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-lott...

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jul 4

#BCHCCharity & #CaringMinds had a fantastic time yesterday bringing music and treats to staff at Moseley Hall Hospital, kicking off our NHS birthday celebrations! 🥳Thanks to all who came along and made it a success, as well as the British weather for remaining lovely! #NHS77

Two members of staff stand in front of an ice cream van, holding up ice cream cones and smiling

4 people sit at a table, taking part in an origami session; the table is covered in coloured paper and folding instructions

A DJ at his desk outside the Old Hall at Moseley Hall Hospital; you can see the 3 pillars of the entryway to the left of the photo

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 27

Here at the Autism and ADHD Show, we are showcasing our Cadent Gas-funded Well and Warm project, and current developments in support for autistic people across Birmingham & Solihull #BCHCCharity

2 members of the DAWs Team promote the BCHC Charity Well & Warm project, standing at an exhibition table with Charity and Cadent Gas branding

Charity Manager Sarah Binks pointing at a list of exhibitor talks whilst wearing ear defenders

Rachael Garvey & Helen Jones presenting at the Autism & ADHD Show; they are onstage, next to a screen displaying a map of Birmingham, with logos for various Autism and ADHD support charities and organisations around it

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 18

Artwork created by Learning Disabilities service users has put a beautiful finishing touch on the therapy room at Greenfields, which has been refurbished and redecorated thanks to funding through #BCHCCharity: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek

2 people hold up a painting they have made of trees by a lake

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · May 15

Could you take on the #77Challenge for #BCHCCharity? Run, walk, cycle, or swim 77km between June & September, and be sponsored to do so. There's no registration fee, and your support will help us purchase therapy bikes for inpatient wards! Find out more & sign up: www.justgiving.com/campaign/77c...

Nova, the charity mascot, rides a bike and waves. The captions read "77 Challenge: 77km June-Sept. Raising funds for therapy bikes for BCHC inpatients. Celebrating 77 years of the NHS. Contact bchc.charity@nhs.net for details"

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thanks to generous funding from Forward Carers, #BCHCCharity has been able to support those caring for adults accessing BCHC end of life services by providing a Bereavement Link Worker to offer comfort, resources, and information: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news... #CarersWeek

A photograph of the Bereavement Link Worker next to a memory tree

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 9

Last Friday, #BCHCCharity marked the end of #VolunteersWeek by hosting volunteers from Equans, Allianz, ASDA, and Tesco, to celebrate their contributions to supporting our mission. Thank you, and all our other volunteers, for your invaluable help!

A group of volunteers in a garden, standing smiling in the sun, holding signs saying "Thank you!" and "Volunteers Week"

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 4

BCHC Charity would like to say a huge thank you to all the people who have volunteered with us over the years; you are absolute stars! It’s thanks to you that we are able to spread some sparkle across BCHC services, and we couldn’t do so much without you. Thank you! #VolunteersWeek

BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 3

#BCHCCharity's Direct Access to Wellbeing Services Team will be exhibiting at the Birmingham Autism & ADHD Show on 27 & 28 June; we look forward to meeting all the attendees and supporting you and your families to keep well and warm at home 🧡
www.autismadhdshow.co.uk

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BCHC Charity @bchccharity.bsky.social · Jun 2

Volunteering is vital for #BCHCCharity and this #VolunteersWeek we’re spotlighting one of our corporate star supporters; Nasima Mulla from @astonuniversity.bsky.social: www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/charity-news...

Nasima & 3 other volunteers stand holding BCHC Charity winter wellbeing bags and smiling