Dear Colleague
You may be interested to know that Porchlight is running another “Engage to Change” course, starting in October 2010.
Porchlight was the first centre in the country to be accredited to deliver this course, which leads to the “CIH Level 3 in Supporting Homeless Persons Certificate”. It has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), Homeless Link and Broadway as part of the government’s “No-one left out: communities ending rough sleeping” strategy. This new level 3 qualification has been developed specifically for people working directly with homeless people. It covers the mainstays of key working and aims to support workers in developing their approach to gaining successful outcomes for their clients. It is aimed at staff who are experienced in this sector, and is therefore not an induction programme.
We are offering places on the course to external agencies at a cost of £495.00 per student, which includes all course materials, support, CIH registration and student membership.
Course dates are 12th and 13th October 2010, 17th November 2010, 19th January 2011 and 23rd March 2011 and it is essential that students are able to attend on all five dates. The course will be run at our offices in the centre of Canterbury.
For further information about the course content, individual modules, support that students can expect and what we expect from the students, please follow the following link:
http://porchlight.org.uk/about/training/engage-to-change/
As we are expecting more interest than available places, acceptance on the course is by application. An application form is available from the above link.
Applications must be returned to us by Monday 13th September 2010. If successful at this stage, we will invite candidates to come into our Head Office on Monday 20th September 2010 to discuss their application and complete a literacy and time impact assessment.
If you still have any queries about the course, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Beverley Callaghan
Interim Head of HR
Porchlight
2nd Floor Watling Chambers
18-19 Watling Street
Canterbury
Kent CT1 2UA
Direct Line: 01227 813195
Reception: 01227 760078
Fax. 01227 453331
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Research Volunteers
Hull University - Research Volunteers
Would you like to help to improve our understanding of mental health?
Have you a few minutes to spare?
An NHS mental health professional is seeking volunteers to complete some online questionnaires. It doesn’t matter whether or not you have experienced problems with your mental health – everybody can make an important contribution and anyone aged 18 or over can take part.
Payment is not offered but you will be entered into a free £250 prize draw.
To request more information, please email
volunteer4research@googlemail.com
Would you like to help to improve our understanding of mental health?
Have you a few minutes to spare?
An NHS mental health professional is seeking volunteers to complete some online questionnaires. It doesn’t matter whether or not you have experienced problems with your mental health – everybody can make an important contribution and anyone aged 18 or over can take part.
Payment is not offered but you will be entered into a free £250 prize draw.
To request more information, please email
volunteer4research@googlemail.com
Deaf User Forum
Are you Deaf?
Do you suffer from a Mental Health Problem?
Have you got something to say about the services you receive?
Come along and find out how you can become more involved in your area and have a say in how local services are planned over a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits.
The atmosphere of the group is friendly and relaxed
Come and meet Maggie & Amanda
Monday Oct 25th 12.30pm-2.30pm
St. John’s Community Hall
Victoria Road
Margate CT9 1LN
(Opposite Six Bell’s Children’s
Centre. On the Thanet
Loop bus route.)
Do you suffer from a Mental Health Problem?
Have you got something to say about the services you receive?
Come along and find out how you can become more involved in your area and have a say in how local services are planned over a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits.
The atmosphere of the group is friendly and relaxed
Come and meet Maggie & Amanda
Monday Oct 25th 12.30pm-2.30pm
St. John’s Community Hall
Victoria Road
Margate CT9 1LN
(Opposite Six Bell’s Children’s
Centre. On the Thanet
Loop bus route.)
Monday, August 9, 2010
A new play about the mental health system
'Blue/Orange', Arcola Theatre, London
Tiata Fahodzi is a professional theatre company presenting drama representing the experiences of Africans in Britain. An experience which is statistically more likely to afflict Britain’s Africans, in line with other Black groups, is spending time in the mental health care system; a topic explored in Joe Penhall’s award-winning play ‘Blue/Orange’.
From Wednesday 27 October – Saturday 20 November 2010 a radically new, all-female, tenth anniversary production of the play will be staged at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, East London.
‘Blue/Orange’ is a passionate, witty and ultimately devastating exploration of institutional politics, mental health and race. Unfolding like a game of human chess the drama centres on a patient alternately bewildering and beguiling her medical consultants. Her stories of a damaged childhood in thrall to Idi Amin and a precarious urban London upbringing are plausible but are they true?
Is it more dangerous to keep her inside than to set her free?
Tickets are available from the theatre on 020 7503 1646 or by visiting their website.
Tickets start from £10 and the theatre also operates a Pay What You Can scheme on Tuesdays. Please visit the website for more information.
Tiata Fahodzi is a professional theatre company presenting drama representing the experiences of Africans in Britain. An experience which is statistically more likely to afflict Britain’s Africans, in line with other Black groups, is spending time in the mental health care system; a topic explored in Joe Penhall’s award-winning play ‘Blue/Orange’.
From Wednesday 27 October – Saturday 20 November 2010 a radically new, all-female, tenth anniversary production of the play will be staged at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston, East London.
‘Blue/Orange’ is a passionate, witty and ultimately devastating exploration of institutional politics, mental health and race. Unfolding like a game of human chess the drama centres on a patient alternately bewildering and beguiling her medical consultants. Her stories of a damaged childhood in thrall to Idi Amin and a precarious urban London upbringing are plausible but are they true?
Is it more dangerous to keep her inside than to set her free?
Tickets are available from the theatre on 020 7503 1646 or by visiting their website.
Tickets start from £10 and the theatre also operates a Pay What You Can scheme on Tuesdays. Please visit the website for more information.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
East Kent User Forum - New Website
Have a look at the East Kent User Forum website!
www.eastkentuserforum.org
Here you will find a wealth of information about East Kent User Forums, the different groups and activities that we offer as well as the many ways in which you can become involved and join our organisation.
Our primary aim is to give a voice to Mental Health Service Users in our region. We aim to help them become involved in shaping the quality and breadth of services offered in East Kent and on a personal level to aid their recovery
Here you will find a wealth of information about East Kent User Forums, the different groups and activities that we offer as well as the many ways in which you can become involved and join our organisation.
Our primary aim is to give a voice to Mental Health Service Users in our region. We aim to help them become involved in shaping the quality and breadth of services offered in East Kent and on a personal level to aid their recovery
www.eastkentuserforum.org
Here you will find a wealth of information about East Kent User Forums, the different groups and activities that we offer as well as the many ways in which you can become involved and join our organisation.
Our primary aim is to give a voice to Mental Health Service Users in our region. We aim to help them become involved in shaping the quality and breadth of services offered in East Kent and on a personal level to aid their recovery
Here you will find a wealth of information about East Kent User Forums, the different groups and activities that we offer as well as the many ways in which you can become involved and join our organisation.
Our primary aim is to give a voice to Mental Health Service Users in our region. We aim to help them become involved in shaping the quality and breadth of services offered in East Kent and on a personal level to aid their recovery
Mental Health Related Programmes
Hi all,
Take a look at this website:
http://www.swuf.org.uk/7.html
It has details of mental health related radio and TV programmes!
Take a look at this website:
http://www.swuf.org.uk/7.html
It has details of mental health related radio and TV programmes!
East Kent User Forum - Folk Week
The forum will be having a group outing to folk week on
Monday August Monday 9th
Folk Week started in 1965 and has expanded over the years it is impossible to tell you about everything there is to see and do. If you have never visited Broadstairs during Folk Week then please try to find the time to come along and soak up the atmosphere. There are dance groups perform for free on the Seafront and at the Bandstand. There really is something for everyone's taste. The forum members visit once a year
If you would like to join us please contact your local forum representative or phone- Maggie - on 01843 230726
We look forward a forum to seeing you for a fun packed day
…………………
We will be meeting outside the Charles Dickens Public House between 11.00am & 11.30 am
If it is hot please bring sun cream and water
If you are alone and would like someone to meet you before please let us know in good time and we will organise a buddy to meet you
Open to service users, carers and professionals and all well behaved dogs
Monday August Monday 9th
Folk Week started in 1965 and has expanded over the years it is impossible to tell you about everything there is to see and do. If you have never visited Broadstairs during Folk Week then please try to find the time to come along and soak up the atmosphere. There are dance groups perform for free on the Seafront and at the Bandstand. There really is something for everyone's taste. The forum members visit once a year
If you would like to join us please contact your local forum representative or phone- Maggie - on 01843 230726
We look forward a forum to seeing you for a fun packed day
…………………
We will be meeting outside the Charles Dickens Public House between 11.00am & 11.30 am
If it is hot please bring sun cream and water
If you are alone and would like someone to meet you before please let us know in good time and we will organise a buddy to meet you
Open to service users, carers and professionals and all well behaved dogs
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
What's on in August in Thanet - East Kent User Forum Events
East Kent User Forum
What’s on in August in Thanet?
Summer Activities
Gay Pride Saturday July 24th Forum members to meet 10.45 – outside the Winter Gardens. If you would like to join us for a fun day = Please ring Maggie Gallant on 01843 230726 to let us know you will be coming – bring your cameras – friendly dogs welcome Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, young or young-at-heart, the warmest of welcomes awaits you. Be there, be proud at Thanet Pride
Monday July 26th meet at 12.30
Picnic in Northdown Park Margate –– Bring food to share and something to sit on - sun cream - We look forward to seeing you
Training on August 4th at 12.00 noon – If you are interested please ring for details of venue
Would you be interested in being a forum moderator for the new East Kent User Forum Website We're looking for a few friendly souls to help out a little in our forums (please note: this is NOT a paid position!) Duties, if I can call them that will be light and mainly concentrated on making people feel welcome.
Forum trip to folk week Monday August 9th
We will be meeting outside the Charles Dickens Public House between 11.00am & 11.30 am If it is hot please bring sun cream and water . If you are alone and would like someone to meet you before please let us know in good time and we will organise a buddy to meet you
Monday August 16th Focus Group St Johns – Margate at 12.30 pm
Sally Denley (Mental Health Promotion Specialist) will be running a focus group about pharmacy needs (what they offer, what they could offer, advice given opening times etc.)
Befriending Art Group with John on Monday August 23rd at St Johns Margate at 12.30 pm
Do you enjoy drawing, collage and meeting others who enjoy art? Come and join us once a month
Some of the work made in the sessions will be used for World mental Health Day
Befriending Swimming Group Wednesday 2pm to 3pm Hartsdown Leisure centre and Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm Ramsgate swimming pool
It is open for all those wishing to get some exercise and improve their general wellbeing. For more details speak to Maggie at the forum
Book Club Brian Heard
I would like to update you all on the book club. We have just finished reading Jude the Obscure and our next book will be Jane Eyre for those who do not know we meet in Thanet at the library in Margate. The club is free to join. For all those wishing to join the group don’t hesitate to contact Maggie or Brian at the office for further information
New mental health befriending group needs volunteers!
This is a new group which will run in the Thanet area. It will offer support and friendship to people who are socially isolated as a result of mental health difficulties – particularly for the over 50’s. This group hopes to make a positive impact by introducing people to each other and enabling them to achieve greater independence and confidence and improved social contact. All our befrienders will be volunteers.
If you would like to take up this opportunity to make a difference and become a befriending volunteer please give Maggie a call on: 01843 230726 and we will send you a volunteer pack.
Launch of the east kent User Forum website
Look out for the date of the launching of the East Kent User Forum Website site and going live to the big wide world – We are still looking for art work, poetry and any thing of interest that you can share with.
This is what we have done so far take a look
http://eastkentuserforum.qube.gotdns.org
What’s on in August in Thanet?
Summer Activities
Gay Pride Saturday July 24th Forum members to meet 10.45 – outside the Winter Gardens. If you would like to join us for a fun day = Please ring Maggie Gallant on 01843 230726 to let us know you will be coming – bring your cameras – friendly dogs welcome Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, young or young-at-heart, the warmest of welcomes awaits you. Be there, be proud at Thanet Pride
Monday July 26th meet at 12.30
Picnic in Northdown Park Margate –– Bring food to share and something to sit on - sun cream - We look forward to seeing you
Training on August 4th at 12.00 noon – If you are interested please ring for details of venue
Would you be interested in being a forum moderator for the new East Kent User Forum Website We're looking for a few friendly souls to help out a little in our forums (please note: this is NOT a paid position!) Duties, if I can call them that will be light and mainly concentrated on making people feel welcome.
Forum trip to folk week Monday August 9th
We will be meeting outside the Charles Dickens Public House between 11.00am & 11.30 am If it is hot please bring sun cream and water . If you are alone and would like someone to meet you before please let us know in good time and we will organise a buddy to meet you
Monday August 16th Focus Group St Johns – Margate at 12.30 pm
Sally Denley (Mental Health Promotion Specialist) will be running a focus group about pharmacy needs (what they offer, what they could offer, advice given opening times etc.)
Befriending Art Group with John on Monday August 23rd at St Johns Margate at 12.30 pm
Do you enjoy drawing, collage and meeting others who enjoy art? Come and join us once a month
Some of the work made in the sessions will be used for World mental Health Day
Befriending Swimming Group Wednesday 2pm to 3pm Hartsdown Leisure centre and Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm Ramsgate swimming pool
It is open for all those wishing to get some exercise and improve their general wellbeing. For more details speak to Maggie at the forum
Book Club Brian Heard
I would like to update you all on the book club. We have just finished reading Jude the Obscure and our next book will be Jane Eyre for those who do not know we meet in Thanet at the library in Margate. The club is free to join. For all those wishing to join the group don’t hesitate to contact Maggie or Brian at the office for further information
New mental health befriending group needs volunteers!
This is a new group which will run in the Thanet area. It will offer support and friendship to people who are socially isolated as a result of mental health difficulties – particularly for the over 50’s. This group hopes to make a positive impact by introducing people to each other and enabling them to achieve greater independence and confidence and improved social contact. All our befrienders will be volunteers.
If you would like to take up this opportunity to make a difference and become a befriending volunteer please give Maggie a call on: 01843 230726 and we will send you a volunteer pack.
Launch of the east kent User Forum website
Look out for the date of the launching of the East Kent User Forum Website site and going live to the big wide world – We are still looking for art work, poetry and any thing of interest that you can share with.
This is what we have done so far take a look
http://eastkentuserforum.qube.gotdns.org
Carers Reference Group
Dear All
We would like to invite all Carers to attend the next meeting of the Carers Reference Group when the topic will be "Carers having a life of their own alongside their caring role". The details are as follows:
Date: 18 August 2010
Time: 12.30 - 3pm
Venue: Billiard Room, Oakwood House, Maidstone
Regards
Barbara
Barbara Seaman
Kent Carers
Admin Officer
Policy & Service Standards
Tel: 01622 221460
We would like to invite all Carers to attend the next meeting of the Carers Reference Group when the topic will be "Carers having a life of their own alongside their caring role". The details are as follows:
Date: 18 August 2010
Time: 12.30 - 3pm
Venue: Billiard Room, Oakwood House, Maidstone
Regards
Barbara
Barbara Seaman
Kent Carers
Admin Officer
Policy & Service Standards
Tel: 01622 221460
New Mental Health Website!
Canterbury and District Mental Health Forum announces the launch of a new website:
"We are now on the world wide web at
http://www.canterburymentalhealth.org.uk/
On there web surfers can find advice & sources of help for when in difficulties; information about local activities and campaigns; and our most recent newsletters.
We also include a list of other local and national websites for information and support on mental health issues."
"We are now on the world wide web at
http://www.canterburymentalhealth.org.uk/
On there web surfers can find advice & sources of help for when in difficulties; information about local activities and campaigns; and our most recent newsletters.
We also include a list of other local and national websites for information and support on mental health issues."
East Kent User Forum - Time to Change Event
Time to Get Moving Campaign Walk’
Part of the Time to change campaign
It's time to ... get moving!
Time to Get Moving is the part of our programme which brings people together to get active, get informed about mental wellbeing and challenge public attitudes. Time to Get Moving Week will run from 9 to 17 October, with lots of fun activities across England.
We at the Thanet User Forum will be running our event with the support of Thanet College
On Tuesday October 12th – meet at Margate Clock Tower at 1.00 pm
Walk will be from Margate to Westgate and back approx – 2 hours
Free time to Change tee shirts for all participants
Everyone Welcome
For more information please call – Maggie or Amanda on 01843 230726
Part of the Time to change campaign
It's time to ... get moving!
Time to Get Moving is the part of our programme which brings people together to get active, get informed about mental wellbeing and challenge public attitudes. Time to Get Moving Week will run from 9 to 17 October, with lots of fun activities across England.
We at the Thanet User Forum will be running our event with the support of Thanet College
On Tuesday October 12th – meet at Margate Clock Tower at 1.00 pm
Walk will be from Margate to Westgate and back approx – 2 hours
Free time to Change tee shirts for all participants
Everyone Welcome
For more information please call – Maggie or Amanda on 01843 230726
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