Zofia Brady - PBIC Bedford

By Zofia BradyFebruary 21, 2025PBIC Projects

Finding Help: How Migrants Can Access Mental Health Support

Migrants living in the UK often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, including trauma, displacement, isolation, and the stress of adapting to a new culture. At PBIC, we understand that life can…

By Zofia BradyFebruary 13, 2025PBIC Projects

Every Little Bit Helps: How PBIC Assisted with Funding an Ambulance for the Frontlines in Ukraine

A Call for Help from the Frontlines At PBIC, we recently have had the privilege of contributing to an important cause: raising funds to provide a much-needed ambulance for frontline volunteers in Ukraine. The journey…

By Zofia BradyFebruary 1, 2025PBIC Projects

PBIC Monthly Update: January Recap

We’re excited to share all that PBIC has been up to over the past month! Supporting Our Community: PBIC Advice and Guidance Services Our advice team provided assistance to 272 individuals in January, handling a…

By Zofia BradyJanuary 2, 2025PBIC Projects

PBIC Monthly Update: December Recap

As we begin the new year, we take a moment to reflect on the work PBIC accomplished in December. From providing listening service, essential advice and guidance to engaging with the community through cultural and…

By Zofia BradyDecember 20, 2024PBIC Projects

PBIC Returns to Luton!

We’re excited to announce that PBIC is coming back to the Luton Irish Forum to provide drop-in sessions for the local community! After an extended pause following the COVID pandemic, we’re excited to offer our…

By Zofia BradyDecember 14, 2024PBIC Projects

Bidding Farewell to the Healing Hearts with Art Project

On the 7th of December 2024, we came together to celebrate a milestone: the Healing Hearts with Art Christmas Event. This event marked the conclusion of PBIC’s Healing Hearts with Art Project, funded by the…

By Zofia BradyDecember 5, 2024PBIC Projects

Crisis Support at PBIC

The services PBIC deliver can address immediate needs and help those going through crisis achieve long-term stability. Here’s how we can help those going through hardship: Welfare Advice and Benefits Support Our advisers are well-versed…

By Zofia BradyNovember 29, 2024PBIC Projects

Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE): Key Information

The Home Office have announced that the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme will open at 9:00am on 4 February 2025. It allows Ukrainian nationals who are currently in the UK to extend their stay for…

By Zofia BradyNovember 15, 2024PBIC Projects

Matrix Accreditation at PBIC

Since 2011, PBIC has proudly held the Matrix Accreditation, a quality standard awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services. Matrix Accreditation not only reinforces our commitment…

By Zofia BradyNovember 8, 2024PBIC Projects

PBIC Runners Raise Over £3,800 for ESOL Classes

Celebrating Our Runners In September, our committed team of staff members, volunteers and friends came together at the Bedford Running Festival, to raise funds to help fund our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)…