What people say

Stop Smoking Service

 “Big thanks to BME for coming to JC Payne. we have had 8 staff sign up to the smoking cessation clinic and a further 17 express interest. That's almost 20% of the staff looking to improve their health. Fantastic Result”

“I was a bit scared of coming to my appointment, but I got here you made me very welcome. You explained the plan step by step which was very easy for me to follow”

“I tried quitting many times on my own and could not do it. I wouldn’t have done it without your help, thank you for all your help”

Tough On Tobacco (Smokefree Schools)

 “Year 8’s were visited by PIE and BME during their PHL lesson today focusing on a presentation ‘Tough on Tobacco’ that highlighted the short and long term consequences of smoking. The students were #PHAntastic and thoroughly engaged throughout the performance” (Pool Hayes Academy)

“Yesterday we enjoyed a fabulous drama presentation performed by Performance in Education & BME United Ltd. The short play 'Tough on Tobacco' is brilliant. Thank you for performing at our school” (Shepwell Short Stay School & Specialist AP ASD)

Volunteer Testimony

“I have developed some very important skills such as communicating with people and also the basics of excel”

“I found my work experience very enjoyable. It gave me a vast range of experience of work that will be set for me in the future”

“I have gained new skills and learnt to work in a team”

Employment Project

“A very informative and supportive advice service provided to assist me with CV writing and job search” November - 2017

“I am very much appreciative for providing me with a volunteer placement with the organisation as an admin support, which has boosted my confidence and it will be interesting to learn office skills”

“I have gained very useful information on employment skills, thanks to the organisation and the staff”

“Thank you for providing me with the volunteering information and contact to access local community and third sector organisation”

“I am confident now to apply for jobs and to attend job interview”

Self-Management Programme (SMP)

 “The course was very useful lots of information was provided in community language and I understood everything which helps me how I can cope with certain issues to better look after and help my husband thanks to BME who arrange this course”

“The course increased my knowledge about this illness and made me aware of my mother in law condition we can look after her better way than before thanks BME”

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course & looked forward to it every week. I believe that a lot of this was due to the tutors as well as the course itself”

Health Is Wealth (BLF)

 “The training was very informative and beneficial as it inspired and encouraged me to stick to healthy eating and they also encouraged me to exercise daily”

“Tutors made it very interesting and produced very knowledgeable training sessions for us. I learnt great deal about my health and wellbeing e.g. healthy diet and importance of exercise on a daily basic”

“Relaxed atmosphere and very friendly felt at ease talking about issues”