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Our free therapy offer is currently restricted.

We are not accepting new applications for open access, free one to one talking therapy at this time.

Our free therapy service is currently limited to grant-funded places, and those cohorts are already full. We are not able to take new applications into them.

Demand for our therapy has grown beyond what our current funding can support. We are fundraising to build a community-funded pot via our Pardner Hand Campaign, so we can offer free therapy more sustainably in future. Until that's in place, we're not able to open free therapy to new applicants.

We know this may feel disappointing, especially if you came here hoping to access support. We do not take this lightly, and we hold the impact of this decision with care.

If you have been in contact with us before

If you have already been in contact with BMMUK about therapy, please check your email and junk folder for updates from us.

We are working through what comes next and will contact existing clients directly with relevant information.

What happens next?

We are working on a new strategy for BMMUK's therapy service, shaped by capacity, funding and the consultation feedback we received. Right now, funding does not allow us to offer free therapy beyond our existing grant-funded cohorts.

We will share updates through our newsletter and social channels as funded places become available, subject to criteria. We are not able to confirm a date for when this will happen.

If you need support right now

BMMUK is not a crisis service and we cannot provide urgent mental health support.

If you need urgent help, please:

• contact your GP

• call NHS 111 and select the mental health option

• contact your local crisis support service

• contact Samaritans for free at 116 123 if you need someone to talk to

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

You can also find wellbeing information and resources on our Resources page.

Thank you to those who took part in our consultation

Earlier this year, we ran a consultation with our community about the future of the therapy service. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their honesty, care and thoughtfulness through that process.

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Resources

Whilst therapy is a fantastic intervention, information about mental health is vital. Here you can access a wide range of resources to help you navigate this subject with confidence.

Access our resources