Have you heard?

Bethel is proud to launch the Birmingham West Birmingham Health Champions (BWBHC) programme.

This groundbreaking programme offers West Birmingham residents a unique chance to gain free professional training, hands-on experience, and career pathways into maternity care, NHS roles, and mental health support.

Are you ready to commit to an exciting 6-month journey, shaping your career and community?

Click below to learn how you can make a real difference today.

PARTNER WITH US

Over the years, Bethel has positively impacted many lives through various activities under our listening and Doula services.

Click the link below to see the extent of our impact.

Request for Feedback: Help Us Improve Our Services

Your feedback is incredibly important to us, as it helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can make enhancements.

Therefore, we kindly request a few minutes to share your thoughts and suggestions.

To facilitate this process, we have prepared a brief feedback survey that should only take a few minutes to complete. Your responses will remain anonymous and be used solely for internal improvement.

Rapha Listening Service - Rapha Service

Our culturally sensitive listening service is non-judgemental,
confidential, compassionate and all about you.

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Our doula service provides practical and emotional
support to vulnerable and isolated pregnant women.

About Bethel Network

What we do

Our mission, anchored in Birmingham and Sandwell, is to support vulnerable pregnant women and new mums. We address high infant mortality rates caused by poverty and social deprivation, delivering emotional and practical assistance to those most in need.

Explore our services and support us in our endeavor to foster healthier, safer communities for mothers and children.

Volunteer

“If you have been thinking about volunteering, this is the organisation that you will love.”

Rapha Listening Service User

“The listening service has given me confidence about life.”

Doula Service User

“It’s good to have someone with you during the labour because it’s really hard to be alone.”

Did you know?

Bethel Health and Healing Network is a registered charity.

We have delivered our doula service primarily to asylum seekers, but people of all faiths, races and cultures are welcome without any fear of discrimination.

Our impact

Discover more about the impact our services have made for individuals and the community.

Our history

The Bethel Network blossomed from humble beginnings as a parish nursing service. 

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Bethel Health and Healing Network20 hours ago
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

#VolunteerWeek2025 #JacynthIveyMBE #BethelCharity #DoulaAndRapha #AnnualBreakfast #CommunityInspiration #MotivationMatters #UpliftTogether
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Bethel Health and Healing Network2 days ago
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
#StressAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #RaphaListeningService #VolunteerWithUs #CommunitySupport #BethelHHN #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone
Bethel Health and Healing Network
Bethel Health and Healing Network2 days ago
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 Fanny 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/

#BCUMidwifery #StudentLife #DoulaCare #RaphaListeningService #YumsGroup #FutureMidwives
Bethel Health and Healing Network
Bethel Health and Healing Network7 days ago
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/

#bwbhc #westbirmingham #westbirminghamhospitals #birmingham #birminghamuk #birminghamevents #bethel
Bethel Health and Healing Network
Bethel Health and Healing Network7 days ago
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. 💜
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Bethel Health and Healing Network1 week ago
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

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As a Doula Champion, you might accompany expectant mothers to prenatal appointments, provide birthing support if needed, help new mums with newborn care and breastfeeding, and ensure they attend their 6-week postnatal checks. You become a trusted companion and advocate for mothers who might otherwise be alone or uncertain.

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You will receive accredited doula training from experienced professionals (led by an ex-NHS midwife) , covering birth coaching, maternal health, and safeguarding. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills and
confidence to support women one-on-one.

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This pathway is ideal if you are interested in maternity care or midwifery. It offers invaluable hands-on experience – from attending births (optionally) to postpartum support – giving you a taste of a career in maternal health. Many Doula Champions use this experience as a springboard into NHS roles, midwifery training, or paid doula work in the future.

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Key activities: You will provide one-to-one support through active listening sessions – this could be over the phone, via video call, or in person. You let people share their feelings, and you offer empathy and guidance towards further help if needed (such as suggesting community services). Often, just being there to listen can make a huge difference.

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Training provided: You will undergo intensive training in reflective listening and mental health first response. Our training (often delivered via Zoom over a series of sessions) will teach you how to handle sensitive conversations, maintain confidentiality, and know your boundaries . By completion, you’ll be a certified listening volunteer with skills applicable to counseling or psychology fields.

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Emphasize volunteer scope: Rapha Champions commit to at least an hour per week of listening support for a client after training , which can often be arranged flexibly. You might have regular weekly calls with a client for a period of time. There are also opportunities to facilitate group sessions or community support groups as you grow in experience.

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Benefits and career pathways: This pathway is perfect if you’re interested in mental health, counseling, or social work. The experience you gain – in communication, empathy, and understanding mental health – is highly relevant to careers in counseling, psychotherapy, mental health nursing, or community support roles. Rapha Champions have a pathway to progress into formal counseling courses or mental health roles in the NHS or voluntary sector.” (For example, mention “You could go on to become a paid listening service coordinator or pursue qualifications in therapy – the programme can open these doors.

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