Unlock YOU

The Unlock YOU Course has been designed to support people who are
struggling with the social, motivational, physical and mental impact that Covid-19 and Lockdown has had on their lives.

The Unlock YOU Course has been designed to support people who are struggling with the social, motivational, physical and mental impact that Covid-19 and Lockdown has had on their lives.

The course will assist and enable people to learn wellbeing practices, engage with others experiencing similar struggles, build healthy self-support strategies and put into practice new ways of managing distressing, demotivating or negative thoughts and feelings.

Unlock YOU is delivered over four days, usually one day a week, from 09.30 to 14.30 with plenty of breaks.

You can expect interesting and lively learning around rebuilding healthy self-support strategies with topical discussions, activities and a great range of self-care wellbeing practices to choose from to help with your own wellbeing journey.

Day 1 – Review & Reconnect
Day 2 – Building Strength & Creating Care
Day 3 – Breathe!
Day 4 – Plan for Growth

This course is free to residents in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough.

Take a look at what some of our previous learners have said Impact’s courses!

I have really enjoyed the course, I feel educated and empowered.

Leighton Buzzard Learner

May 2019

I have really enjoed the course, I feel educated and empowered.

Leighton Buzzard Learner

May 2019

This course has been such an eye opening experience. It has given me real hope for the future. Thank you all so much.

Bedford Learner

November 2018

The course made me feel much better in myself and made me think I can do things.

Bedford Learner

November 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

The programme was delivered with care and compassion. Excellent facilitators!

Bedford Learner

November 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

Everything on the course is so good – everyone should do it!

Dunstable Learner

October 2018

So glad and proud I enrolled on this course, it’s just a shame it has to end!

Dunstable Learner

January 2018

Thank you for everything – Impact is Life Changing!

Dunstable Learner

January 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

I’ve learned new techniques to improve my well-being – and I laughed every week!

Dunstable Learner

January 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

It has helped me gain control over my mind.

Dunstable Learner

January 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

I know I can cope so much better now, thank you!

Dunstable Learner

January 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

Opened my mind to positivity!

Leighton Buzzard Learner

January 2018

Mental Health Peer Support

I have learnt so much from this course, I feel very enlightened and so much stronger.

Dunstable Learner

September 2017

I had a great laugh and didn’t feel judged.

Dunstable Learner

January 2017

“Thank you for everything – Impact is Life Changing!”

January 2018Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“I’ve learned new techniques to improve my well-being – and I laughed every week!”

January 2018Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“I know I can cope so much better now, thank you!”

January 2018Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“So glad and proud I enrolled on this course, it’s just a shame it has to end!”

January 2018Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“It has helped me gain control over my mind.”

January 2018Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“Opened my mind to positivity!”

January 2018Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire

“I had a great laugh and didn’t feel judged.”

January 2017Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“Nothing but enlightening.”

January 2017Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“Great course, love the peer support.”

January 2017Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“The facilitators are great and are to be praised highly for their professional approach.”

September 2017Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

“I have learnt so much from this course, I feel very enlightened and so much stronger.”

September 2017Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

How To Apply

We understand that it can be daunting to call and talk to someone, or to complete an enrolment form, that’s why we have created a variety of ways in which you can enrol yourself or refer someone else onto a course in your area.

Request A Call Back

Drop us a line, and we’ll call you right back …

Book Online

Enrol for our online courses here.

If you can’t find dates that suit you, please complete a short online form, and one of our team will contact you to book your place on to the next YOU Programme course in your area.

Call Us On 01582 797596

and we’ll be happy to complete the enrolment forms with you and confirm your place on the next cycle in your area.

Call Us On 01582 797596

What If I Want To Refer Someone Else …

No problem. If you are a medical professional or you simply want to refer a friend, family or staff member, please use our application form or call us on 01582 797596

Refer Someone Else

Impact work closely with other providers funded by Central Bedfordshire Council who offer a variety of other courses and programmes that can support health and wellbeing or improve employment prospects.

Due to the Corona Virus restrictions, our next few programmes will be held online with live video sessions

Starts 8th March

Unlock YOU – March 2022 MHD210801

The Unlock YOU Course has been designed to support people who are struggling with the social, motivational, physical and mental impact that Covid-19 and Lockdown has had on their lives. The course will assist and enable people to learn wellbeing practices, engage with others experiencing similar struggles, build healthy self-support strategies and put into practice new ways of managing distressing, demotivating or negative thoughts and feelings.

Starts Dec 7th

Unlock YOU – December 2021 MHD210502

The Unlock YOU Course has been designed to support people who are struggling with the social, motivational, physical and mental impact that Covid-19 and Lockdown has had on their lives. The course will assist and enable people to learn wellbeing practices, engage with others experiencing similar struggles, build healthy self-support strategies and put into practice new ways of managing distressing, demotivating or negative thoughts and feelings.

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We are pleased to deliver our courses on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council who provide us with the necessary funding.

Our courses are designed to help with well being and to support you in gaining skills which are relevant to the needs of employers in our area.

The courses which we deliver are included in Central Bedfordshire Council’s programme of courses which can be found here (courses are often free of charge, subject to eligibility criteria)

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