KCA now have a site specifically for Thanet - it provides all the contact information you need plus the times and locations of drop in sessions etc.
Take a look at http://www.kca.org.uk/pages/ptp_thanet.html
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Get Involved - New Horizons Consultation Event FREE!
The Future of Mental Health, the consultation event around New Horizons, London on 28 September is now available to attend at no cost.
Hear leading figures from mental health, including from the Department of Health, explain what the new vision entails and how it impacts particularly on local authorities and social care.
Rethink East Kent Carer Support Service
Rethink East Kent Carer Support Service
Drop in advice and support service for carers of people with mental illness
At the Thanet Gateway on the first Wednesday of every month
11 am until 1 pm
No appointment needed
For further information contact Tim Burns on 07976525051
Movie Release - The Soloist
Why not grab a friend and head out to the cinema?
The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, played by Jamie Foxx, a musican who becomes schizophrenic and homeless and his relationship with the columnist Steve Lopez played by Robert Downey Jr.
The film is out now and has received great reviews! Check out the official site HERE or contact your local cinema to find out screening times.
The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, played by Jamie Foxx, a musican who becomes schizophrenic and homeless and his relationship with the columnist Steve Lopez played by Robert Downey Jr.
The film is out now and has received great reviews! Check out the official site HERE or contact your local cinema to find out screening times.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thanet User Forum - Singing On Top Of The World!
Come along and join Thanet User Forum members and sing traditional songs and popular songs with a skilled group leader. All singing abilities welcome - even if you think you can't sing. A fun time is waiting for you!
For more information please call Maggie Gallant or Isobel Salisbury on 01393 229878
- Enjoy your self
- Learn new skills
- Feel relaxed
- Make new friends
For more information please call Maggie Gallant or Isobel Salisbury on 01393 229878
Mental Health Advice Drop In Service
KCA have launched their Mental Health Advice Drop In Service
Drop In Clinics are availiable at the Gateway Centre from 9.30am to 1.00pm in Margate and between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the Porchlight premises in Ramsgate.
Drop In Clinics are availiable at the Gateway Centre from 9.30am to 1.00pm in Margate and between 1.00pm and 3.00pm at the Porchlight premises in Ramsgate.
Psychological Wellbeing Workshops
Do you want to improve your emotional wellbeing?
If you answer "yes" to any of these questions KCA may be able to help:
If you answer "yes" to any of these questions KCA may be able to help:
- "When I think about things I get panicky"
- "I cry over silly things or for no reason at all"
- "I have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep
- "Seeing people often seems too much"
Rethink Survey - Your Voice Counts!
Rethink's Black and Minority Ethnic Community Development Service is currently carrying out a survey called 'Your voice counts' - for every member of the Kent and Medway community to feedback their views.
Further information can be found below, and you can follow this link to take part in the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZLmLxPCAsYogSb_2fJMZGrKw_3d_3d
Reena Sooch, Service manager CDW service, states:“Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress or panic we all have experience of ourselves or someone we know suffering a mild or moderate mental health problem and if we don’t receive treatment or support these problems can often become worse. We want to ensure that every individual is aware of support available to them and is able to access it without any barriers. There are many more severe mental health problems such as Schizophrenia, Bulimia or Post traumatic stress disorder, which also affect a significant number of people in our communities and they too with the right treatment can look towards recovery and hope.
'Your voice counts', with this survey we need to understand what our local community feel are necessary changes to improve access to mental health services. We would like to hear your voice about your experiences in accessing mental health services locally and your suggestions for improvements. Your opinion, experiences and suggestions will be involved in making changes that affect lives positively by improving services. Your contribution towards this survey is vital and will be much appreciated.”
All responses are confidential and will only be used for the purpose of identifying gaps in local services and to look at ways of improving service provision.
Any concerns or queries about this survey please email:cdw@rethink.org
Thank you.
Further information can be found below, and you can follow this link to take part in the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZLmLxPCAsYogSb_2fJMZGrKw_3d_3d
Reena Sooch, Service manager CDW service, states:“Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress or panic we all have experience of ourselves or someone we know suffering a mild or moderate mental health problem and if we don’t receive treatment or support these problems can often become worse. We want to ensure that every individual is aware of support available to them and is able to access it without any barriers. There are many more severe mental health problems such as Schizophrenia, Bulimia or Post traumatic stress disorder, which also affect a significant number of people in our communities and they too with the right treatment can look towards recovery and hope.
'Your voice counts', with this survey we need to understand what our local community feel are necessary changes to improve access to mental health services. We would like to hear your voice about your experiences in accessing mental health services locally and your suggestions for improvements. Your opinion, experiences and suggestions will be involved in making changes that affect lives positively by improving services. Your contribution towards this survey is vital and will be much appreciated.”
All responses are confidential and will only be used for the purpose of identifying gaps in local services and to look at ways of improving service provision.
Any concerns or queries about this survey please email:cdw@rethink.org
Thank you.
Thanet Mental Health Informal Day Services
Richmond Fellowship Thanet Informal Day Services aim to provide a simple access to point to community based services for people experiencing mental health difficulties. The Richmond Fellowship aims to promote awareness of a diverse range of services already in existence within the local community, such as leisure facilities, social groups and cultural activities; as well as support services.
Richmond Fellowship aims to provide support and access to opportunites tailored to the specifc needs of the individual, but we also recognise that those needs may change from time to time along the individual's road to recovery. It is for this reason that the Richmond Fellowhip aims to provide a consistent point of contact for the individual to ensure that those changing needs are always met.
The Richmond Fellowships objectives are:
The Richmond Fellowship will accept referrals directly from individuals desiring the service (including assisted referrals from Adult Services or Health Service professional
The Richmond Fellowhsip; Thanet Mental Health Informal Day Services, 2 Cecil Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1BD
Tel: 01842 280022 or wendy.rickard@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Richmond Fellowship aims to provide support and access to opportunites tailored to the specifc needs of the individual, but we also recognise that those needs may change from time to time along the individual's road to recovery. It is for this reason that the Richmond Fellowhip aims to provide a consistent point of contact for the individual to ensure that those changing needs are always met.
The Richmond Fellowships objectives are:
- To decreas social isolation by linking individuals to social activites both within mental health services and the wider community and to maintain existign social relationships
- To give service users the opportunity and support ot run their own services and give support to one another
- To ensure that those with severe and enduring mental health problems are given equal opportunity to access services and are not excluded
- To maximise choice and self determination by facilitation of the recovery journey
The Richmond Fellowship will accept referrals directly from individuals desiring the service (including assisted referrals from Adult Services or Health Service professional
The Richmond Fellowhsip; Thanet Mental Health Informal Day Services, 2 Cecil Square, Margate, Kent, CT9 1BD
Tel: 01842 280022 or wendy.rickard@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Time to Change
You can pick up some great information on the Time to Change Campaign - seeking to end mental health discrimination at www.time-to-change.org.uk
You can also order leaflets and other promotional items for your service to display by following this link: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/actionpack
Let us know if you take part in or hold a Time to Change event by emailing heather.wells@kent.gov.uk
You can also order leaflets and other promotional items for your service to display by following this link: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/actionpack
Let us know if you take part in or hold a Time to Change event by emailing heather.wells@kent.gov.uk
Well Being For All
Celebrate World Mental Health Day in East Kent 12th to the 16th October
A week long exhibition in Margate Library
We Need YOUR poetry, photos, art, your time, your enthusiam and your support!
For more details or to offer your help please get in touch with Maggie Gallant at furst@rethink.org
A week long exhibition in Margate Library
We Need YOUR poetry, photos, art, your time, your enthusiam and your support!
For more details or to offer your help please get in touch with Maggie Gallant at furst@rethink.org
Great Porchlight Website
Have you seen the Porchlight website?
Porchlight are one of the foremost charities supporting vulnerable and homeless people in Kent.
Their website is great - take a look HERE!
Porchlight are one of the foremost charities supporting vulnerable and homeless people in Kent.
Their website is great - take a look HERE!
New Singing Groups - Starting 21st September!
Join one of the NEW singing groups running across East Kent!
Feel the benefits of singing with a group - meet new people, have fun and come along, even if you think you can't sing!
See below for all the starting dates:
Monday 21st September: Deal; The Exchange, 25 Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB 1.30pm - 2.30 pm
Broadstairs; Canterbury Christ Church University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, CT10 2WA 5.30pm -6.30pm
Tuesday 22nd September: Ashford; The CentrePiece, Bank Street, TN23 1BA
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Folkestone; The Cube Adult Education Centre, Tontine Street, CT20 1SD
Fitness Studio, 3rd Floor 5.00pm-6.00pm
Wednesday 23rd September: Sheerness; The Healthy Living Centre, off the Broadway, ME12 1HH, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Faversham; Faversham Umbrella Centre, Court Street, ME13 7AT
Friday 25th September:Whitstable; Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, St. Mary's Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DD 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 26th September: Folkestone; University Centre Folkestone, Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, Ct20 1JG 11.30am-12.30pm
Feel the benefits of singing with a group - meet new people, have fun and come along, even if you think you can't sing!
See below for all the starting dates:
Monday 21st September: Deal; The Exchange, 25 Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB 1.30pm - 2.30 pm
Broadstairs; Canterbury Christ Church University, Broadstairs Campus, Northwood Road, CT10 2WA 5.30pm -6.30pm
Tuesday 22nd September: Ashford; The CentrePiece, Bank Street, TN23 1BA
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Folkestone; The Cube Adult Education Centre, Tontine Street, CT20 1SD
Fitness Studio, 3rd Floor 5.00pm-6.00pm
Wednesday 23rd September: Sheerness; The Healthy Living Centre, off the Broadway, ME12 1HH, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Faversham; Faversham Umbrella Centre, Court Street, ME13 7AT
Friday 25th September:Whitstable; Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, St. Mary's Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DD 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 26th September: Folkestone; University Centre Folkestone, Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, Ct20 1JG 11.30am-12.30pm
Contact for more information:Isobel Salisbury
Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts & Health
University Centre Folkestone
Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JG
Tel. 01303 220870
Email: isobel.salisbury@canterbury.ac.uk
Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts & Health
University Centre Folkestone
Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JG
Tel. 01303 220870
Email: isobel.salisbury@canterbury.ac.uk
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
New Horizons Consultation
Following on from the first New Horizons consultation event on the 25th June, you now have the opportunity to participate in an online discussion that will feed into the Department of Health's consultation process for New Horizons.
From the 7th of September 2009, the IDeA's Healthy Communities Programme will be hosting a discussion on their Community of Practice (Cop) on this new mental health strategy.The discussion will focus on the well-being framework, which identifies the root causes of poor mental health and suggests cost-effective interventions that communities can use to promote mental well-being.
Each week a different element of the well-being framework and the recommended interventions will be used as the discussion topic. From the discussion we would like to know whether you think any gaps exist, whether you think any interventions are missing, what national support you would find helpful and whether you have any examples of best practice you would like to share.
To participate in this discussion please follow the joining instructions below: Go to http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk and under 'Register and become a member today' select 'Register'Enter your details as requested and select 'confirm and complete'You will receive a confirmation email. Click the link to activate your account and search for 'healthy communities' to locate the CoP. Once you have found the CoP click on join.
Your application will then be accepted and you will have full access to the community. To locate the New Horizons Consultation Discussion click on the Forum tab and then click on the Mental Health theme.
Or once you are registered to the Healthy Communities CoP use this link: http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk/c/980146/forum/thread.do?backlink=ref&id=1868713&themeId=1868620If you have trouble registering please contact dale.park@idea.gov.uk
New Horizons Consultation
Following on from the first New Horizons consultation event on the 25th June, you now have the opportunity to participate in an online discussion that will feed into the Department of Health's consultation process for New Horizons.
From the 7th of September 2009, the IDeA's Healthy Communities Programme will be hosting a discussion on their Community of Practice (Cop) on this new mental health strategy.
The discussion will focus on the well-being framework, which identifies the root causes of poor mental health and suggests cost-effective interventions that communities can use to promote mental well-being.
Each week a different element of the well-being framework and the recommended interventions will be used as the discussion topic. From the discussion we would like to know whether you think any gaps exist, whether you think any interventions are missing, what national support you would find helpful and whether you have any examples of best practice you would like to share.
To participate in this discussion please follow the joining instructions below:
Go to http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk and under 'Register and become a member today' select 'Register'
Enter your details as requested and select 'confirm and complete'
You will receive a confirmation email. Click the link to activate your account and search for 'healthy communities' to locate the CoP. Once you have found the CoP click on join.
Your application will then be accepted and you will have full access to the community. To locate the New Horizons Consultation Discussion click on the Forum tab and then click on the Mental Health theme.
Or once you are registered to the Healthy Communities CoP use this link: http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk/c/980146/forum/thread.do?backlink=ref&id=1868713&themeId=1868620
If you have trouble registering please contact dale.park@idea.gov.uk
From the 7th of September 2009, the IDeA's Healthy Communities Programme will be hosting a discussion on their Community of Practice (Cop) on this new mental health strategy.
The discussion will focus on the well-being framework, which identifies the root causes of poor mental health and suggests cost-effective interventions that communities can use to promote mental well-being.
Each week a different element of the well-being framework and the recommended interventions will be used as the discussion topic. From the discussion we would like to know whether you think any gaps exist, whether you think any interventions are missing, what national support you would find helpful and whether you have any examples of best practice you would like to share.
To participate in this discussion please follow the joining instructions below:
Go to http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk and under 'Register and become a member today' select 'Register'
Enter your details as requested and select 'confirm and complete'
You will receive a confirmation email. Click the link to activate your account and search for 'healthy communities' to locate the CoP. Once you have found the CoP click on join.
Your application will then be accepted and you will have full access to the community. To locate the New Horizons Consultation Discussion click on the Forum tab and then click on the Mental Health theme.
Or once you are registered to the Healthy Communities CoP use this link: http://www.communities.idea.gov.uk/c/980146/forum/thread.do?backlink=ref&id=1868713&themeId=1868620
If you have trouble registering please contact dale.park@idea.gov.uk
Rethink Survey - Your Voice Counts
Rethink are currently carrying out a survey called 'Your voice counts' - for every member of the Kent and Medway community to feedback their views.
Further information can be found below, and you can follow this link to take part in the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZLmLxPCAsYogSb_2fJMZGrKw_3d_3d
Reena Sooch, Service manager CDW service, states:“Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress or panic we all have experience of ourselves or someone we know suffering a mild or moderate mental health problem and if we don’t receive treatment or support these problems can often become worse. We want to ensure that every individual is aware of support available to them and is able to access it without any barriers. There are many more severe mental health problems such as Schizophrenia, Bulimia or Post traumatic stress disorder, which also affect a significant number of people in our communities and they too with the right treatment can look towards recovery and hope.
'Your voice counts', with this survey we need to understand what our local community feel are necessary changes to improve access to mental health services. We would like to hear your voice about your experiences in accessing mental health services locally and your suggestions for improvements. Your opinion, experiences and suggestions will be involved in making changes that affect lives positively by improving services. Your contribution towards this survey is vital and will be much appreciated.”
All responses are confidential and will only be used for the purpose of identifying gaps in local services and to look at ways of improving service provision.
Any concerns or queries about this survey please email:cdw@rethink.org
Thank you.
Further information can be found below, and you can follow this link to take part in the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZLmLxPCAsYogSb_2fJMZGrKw_3d_3d
Reena Sooch, Service manager CDW service, states:“Whether it is depression, anxiety, stress or panic we all have experience of ourselves or someone we know suffering a mild or moderate mental health problem and if we don’t receive treatment or support these problems can often become worse. We want to ensure that every individual is aware of support available to them and is able to access it without any barriers. There are many more severe mental health problems such as Schizophrenia, Bulimia or Post traumatic stress disorder, which also affect a significant number of people in our communities and they too with the right treatment can look towards recovery and hope.
'Your voice counts', with this survey we need to understand what our local community feel are necessary changes to improve access to mental health services. We would like to hear your voice about your experiences in accessing mental health services locally and your suggestions for improvements. Your opinion, experiences and suggestions will be involved in making changes that affect lives positively by improving services. Your contribution towards this survey is vital and will be much appreciated.”
All responses are confidential and will only be used for the purpose of identifying gaps in local services and to look at ways of improving service provision.
Any concerns or queries about this survey please email:cdw@rethink.org
Thank you.
Credit Crunch Stressline
Hi,
The 'credit crunch stressline' has been launched, further information can be found on the following website:- www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Onabudget/Pages/Creditcrunchstresshelp.aspx
The 'credit crunch stressline' has been launched, further information can be found on the following website:- www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Onabudget/Pages/Creditcrunchstresshelp.aspx
Information relating to DLA
Hi,
Below is a link relating to Disability Living Allowance changes, for your information.
http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/disability-living-allowance-%28dla%29/dla-aa-cuts
Below is a link relating to Disability Living Allowance changes, for your information.
http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/disability-living-allowance-%28dla%29/dla-aa-cuts
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust's Annual Report
Hi,
Please find below the link to the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust's Annual report.
http://www.kmpt.nhs.uk/News_and_Publications/Publications/index.html
Please find below the link to the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust's Annual report.
http://www.kmpt.nhs.uk/News_and_Publications/Publications/index.html
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