Articles about the IAG Buddies project
Please note that the BuDDies scheme is currently on hold due to ongoing challenges facing charity funding across England. Find out more at the button below.
Are you feeling lonely or stressed at home? Need a friendly chat with someone who understands? The BuDS BuDDies are here to help!
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We are sorry to have to inform our community that the BuDDies Scheme at BuDS is currently on hold. Due to ongoing challenges facing charity funding across England, we have had to make the difficult decision to temporarily pause the scheme while we seek further funding.
We understand that this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. Supporting your wellbeing remains extremely important to us, and we are committed to helping where we can during this pause.
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This page gives information about the BuDDies befriending scheme for professionals such as mental health service providers, placement coordinators, clinicians and healthcare professionals, etc. If you are looking for information about volunteering to be a BuDDy, or you would like a BuDDy for yourself, use the buttons below to go the the right page.
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BuDDies is a befriending scheme for disabled people in England who are feeling lonely or stressed at home. BuDDies is available to all disabled people in England who want friendly conversation with someone who understands. It is a free service, and can continue for as long as it is wanted.
BuDDies are the BuDS volunteers who befriend and support isolated and lonely disabled people. This is a really rewarding role which can be done flexibly, and in your own time. No particular skills or experience are needed, just a friendly, caring, and non-judgemental approach and a willingness to be a “buddy” to someone who needs a friend.
Read MoreOur HR & Project Manager, Janneke has written a powerful piece for us this Mental Health Awareness Week, which we have published below with her permission.
Read MoreChristmas can be a time for eating, drinking, spending time with family and friends, and generally getting into the holiday spirit. The Christmas season, however, can be especially tough for those who have a mental health issue.
Read MoreHere at BuDS we thought it was about time we paid homage to our wonderful trustees, volunteers and staff members who have dedicated their time to keep our projects running and our community supported through such uncertain times. Over the past year many organisations and charities have struggled to adapt to the developing situation. Of course, there are many success stories, and we think we are one, so please indulge us while we blow our own trumpet!
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