Bethel Health and Healing Network

Bethel Health and Healing Network We are a support for vulnerable pregnant women and new mums, and a listening ear for everyone.

We deliver two key services: *Bethel Doula Service and Rapha Listening Service*. Our Doula team is lead by an experienced former NHS midwife and we are commissioned by the NHS to deliver services to perinatal women across Birmingham , Sandwell and Solihull. We provide provide practical and emotional support to our service users and can act as birth partners. Our Listening Service provides support

for people experiencing anxiety, low mood, loneliness and so on and who need a friendly ear to help them work through their situation. It is a culturally sensitive service with some of our listeners able to speak community languages.

What a day!Our annual “Bethel is Going on a Bear Hunt” picnic filled Cannon Hill Park with laughter, and one very well-...
15/07/2025

What a day!
Our annual “Bethel is Going on a Bear Hunt” picnic filled Cannon Hill Park with laughter, and one very well-travelled teddy bear.

Huge appreciation to…
• Leticia, final-year midwifery student on placement with our Doula team. Your warmth put anxious mums at ease all afternoon.
• Ilhan and the SOS group, who supported us in team spirit.
• Our YUMS group members who enjoyed with their young ones!
• Grace, brand-new volunteer, already making connections with families.
• Every staff member who swapped spreadsheets for sunshine and helped set up marquees, picnic rugs and the bear trail.

The best part? Watching service-users, volunteers and staff mingle like old friends – exactly the community we work toward all year.

If you’d like to:

volunteer (listener, doula, health champion)
https://bethelnetwork.org.uk/make-a-difference/

partner on an event

or simply learn more about Bethel services
contact: marketing@behtelnetwork.org.uk

“I really enjoyed the session – it was inspiring, and I’ve already started using the tools with my kids!” – Feedback fro...
07/07/2025

“I really enjoyed the session – it was inspiring, and I’ve already started using the tools with my kids!”
– Feedback from our June group

Ready for your own boost?
Join Rapha Listening Service for our next Group Wellbeing Session: Self-Management Skills

📅 Friday 25 July 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 1st Floor, Bloomsbury Health Centre, 63 Rupert St, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5DT
Light refreshments | 18+ | Safe, non-judgemental, creative space

Come explore practical ways to be heard, manage life’s ups & downs, and leave feeling empowered.

RSVP:
✉️ kay@bethelnetwork.org.uk | iffat@bethelnetwork.org.uk
📞 07919 526 917 | 07534 036 438 | Office 0121 824 0746

Please book your place by calling us!
Spaces are limited—secure yours today!

We were deeply honoured to welcome Jess Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley, to Bethel on 23 May 2025. Her genuine inter...
24/06/2025

We were deeply honoured to welcome Jess Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley, to Bethel on 23 May 2025. Her genuine interest in our work and heartfelt conversation with staff, doulas, and volunteers reaffirmed the power of community-driven support. Jess’s visit left us inspired and more determined than ever to keep championing compassionate care across Birmingham.

Annual Breakfast Event – 30 May 2025, hosted by Jacynth Ivey MBE (motivational speaker, coach & consultant) with Bethel ...
22/06/2025

Annual Breakfast Event – 30 May 2025, hosted by Jacynth Ivey MBE (motivational speaker, coach & consultant) with Bethel Charity staff and Doula & Rapha volunteers in attendance. Inspiring, uplifting, life-changing – a great start to Volunteer Week 2025.

If you want to donate or support us similarly, we would encourage you to

-Volunteer: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/make-a-difference/
- Donate: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/donate/
- Partner: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/contact-us/

You can also support us through easy fundraising by making us your charity of choice:
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/bethel-health-and-healing-network/f3u6t8/c2s/ZdU7Z020/CE941/facebook/

If you want to win a huge £1,000 Aldi gift card - or of course, a £1,000 cash alternative: Go through this link:
https://www.birminghamcommunitylottery.co.uk/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fcause-admin%2F5d3da998-29bc-47c0-9123-0c89443dd26e%2Fmarketing%2Fsuper-draw%3Futm_campaign%3Dl%252b-multi---aldi-jan25---cause-admins---launch%26utm_source%3Dgorilla-marketing%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_content%3DHyperlink

Monthly donation presented on 4 June 2025 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to Bethel Doula Service.__________________...
21/06/2025

Monthly donation presented on 4 June 2025 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to Bethel Doula Service.
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If you want to donate or support us similarly, we would encourage you to

-Volunteer: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/make-a-difference/
- Donate: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/donate/
- Partner: https://www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/contact-us/
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You can also support us through easy fundraising by making us your charity of choice:
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/bethel-health-and-healing-network/f3u6t8/c2s/ZdU7Z020/CE941/facebook/

If you want to win a huge £1,000 Aldi gift card - or of course, a £1,000 cash alternative: Go through this link:
https://www.birminghamcommunitylottery.co.uk/account/login?returnUrl=%2Fcause-admin%2F5d3da998-29bc-47c0-9123-0c89443dd26e%2Fmarketing%2Fsuper-draw%3Futm_campaign%3Dl%252b-multi---aldi-jan25---cause-admins---launch%26utm_source%3Dgorilla-marketing%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_content%3DHyperlink

Celebrating Student Voices at Birmingham City University!Yesterday, our second-year midwifery stars Jessica Hun and Anna...
21/06/2025

Celebrating Student Voices at Birmingham City University!

Yesterday, our second-year midwifery stars Jessica Hun and Anna Koch took a deep dive into compassionate care during a visit to the Doula & Rapha Listening Service.

Who they met
-Tonita & Jennie — champions of the Yums Group, who shared how peer support can empower new parents.
-The power of reflective listening for birthing families insight (and plenty of laughs) to the day.

Why it matters
Creating safe, supportive spaces is at the heart of midwifery—exactly what the Doula & Rapha team does every day. By linking up with community partners like the Yums Group, the students learn how collaboration turns theory into real-world impact.

“We felt heard, uplifted and totally inspired. Couldn’t have asked for a better learning day!”
— Jessica & Anna

Huge thanks to Tonita, Jennie, Duncan, Jonathan and F***y for welcoming our BCU crew. We love seeing future midwives grow through shared stories and lived experience.

Interested in midwifery or community birth support? Drop us a message or visit
https://bethelnetwork.org.uk/

Did you know that Bethel recently launched the BWBHC program? We want to thank everyone who attended the launch and cont...
16/06/2025

Did you know that Bethel recently launched the BWBHC program? We want to thank everyone who attended the launch and contributed to making the event special!

If you're curious about what BWBHC is, please check it out here:
https://bethelnetwork.org.uk/health-champions-programme/

FREE Group Wellbeing Session – “Finding Your Voice”Date: Friday 27 June 2025Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pmVenue: 1st Floor, Bl...
16/06/2025

FREE Group Wellbeing Session – “Finding Your Voice”
Date: Friday 27 June 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: 1st Floor, Bloomsbury Health Centre, 63 Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5DT

Do you struggle to speak up at work, at home or in new situations? Join our interactivegroup session to explore practical ways to build confidence and express yourself. Expect a safe, friendly atmosphere run by trained Rapha listeners, plus light refreshments.

Open to anyone aged 18 +

RSVP / Questions
✉ kay@bethelnetwork.org.uk
✉ iffat@bethelnetwork.org.uk
📱 Mobile: 07919 526 917

About us: Bethel Health & Healing Network’s Rapha Listening Service offers free, confidential 1-to-1 support for adults facing stress, anxiety or low mood. If you’d like to volunteer or partner with us, get in touch!

Please share with friends, family or community members who might benefit. We look forward to helping you find your voice. 💜

Nurture Together: Connecting Mums Through Food, Culture, and LanguageJoin us for Nurture Together, a welcoming space whe...
15/06/2025

Nurture Together: Connecting Mums Through Food, Culture, and Language

Join us for Nurture Together, a welcoming space where new and expectant mothers from diverse backgrounds come together to share meals, stories, and traditions. This initiative fosters community, promotes maternal health, and celebrates cultural exchange.

Starting Tuesday, 17th June, we invite you to be part of this enriching experience.

📍 Bethel Office.

For more information or to get involved, visit: www.bethelnetwork.org.uk

Starting Tuesday, 17th, we invite you to be part of this enriching experience.ySupport

On the 12th at Yums, we celebrate all the amazing dads out there! We made several personalised cards perfect for Father'...
15/06/2025

On the 12th at Yums, we celebrate all the amazing dads out there! We made several personalised cards perfect for Father's Day. Let’s honour the special fathers in our lives with unique tokens of appreciation that truly reflect their passions and personalities.

If you are a young mum, join us and be a part of our YUMS club!
RSVP: jennifer@bethelnetwork.org.uk

Nurture Together: Connecting Mums Through Food, Culture, and LanguageJoin us for Nurture Together, a welcoming space whe...
07/06/2025

Nurture Together: Connecting Mums Through Food, Culture, and Language

Join us for Nurture Together, a welcoming space where new and expectant mothers from diverse backgrounds come together to share meals, stories, and traditions. This initiative fosters community, promotes maternal health, and celebrates cultural exchange.

Starting Thursday 12th, we invite you to be part of this enriching experience.

📍 Bethel Office.

For more information or to get involved, visit: www.bethelnetwork.org.uk

💜 Celebrating Volunteer Week at Bethel Health and Healing Network!This week, we honor our dedicated volunteers who tirel...
06/06/2025

💜 Celebrating Volunteer Week at Bethel Health and Healing Network!

This week, we honor our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly support mothers, families, and communities across West Birmingham. Your compassion and commitment make a world of difference.

Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Bethel West Birmingham Health Champions (BWBHC) programme. This initiative offers:

Free training with BMet College
Volunteer opportunities
Pathways to paid roles in maternity and mental health support
Open to residents of West Birmingham

Interested in making a meaningful impact? Learn more and apply here:
www.bethelnetwork.org.uk/BWBHC

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Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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Our story

We are an award winning charity that started in 2006.Our mission is to enable the people of Birmingham, particularly focusing on the most vulnerable, to become physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.We are currently running two services with plans for so much more.

Bethel Doula Service

Here we provide support for vulnerable, isolated and pregnant women. This will include emotional and physical help during maternity (ante natal and post natal)

We have worked with over 300 women and their families to date and reached out to many groups and individuals who want to support us.