Newsletter 17 July 2008
17/07/2008
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information for all our newsletter email group. For the convenience of
our stakeholders and for those who might want to find out more about
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Events/Meetings/Groups:
How the NHS works Wednesday 30 July, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Manchester Museum Launch event for a new explanatory DVD for refugees, asylum seekers and international new arrivals. Dr. Pip Fisher and REACHE North West, funded by Black Health Agency and Manchester PCT, have produced a DVD clip explaining how the NHS works for new arrivals to the UK. The DVD will be available in a range of languages and will be widely distributed to groups working with refugees and asylum seekers and also available online. A launch event is being held- it will include a showing, speakers (TBC) and a lunch.
If you wish to attend, please contact Kevin Peel on 0161 214 3982 or Kevin@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Manchester LINk Update
As a result of the suggestions made at the LINk launch event, along with work that has already been done, groups are being set up to start working on some of the issues raised. These are as follows:
'Access to Services’, which will encompass a range of issues – the first meeting will be held on Wednesday 30 July at 6:00 pm, venue to be confirmed. If you are interested in this group, please contact Anthony on 0161 214 3906.
‘Manchester Mental Health Watchdog’ – the next meeting to be held on 22 July, 10:30 am -12:30 pm at Friends Meeting House. If you would like to attend please contact Anthony or Danny on 0161 214 3909.
‘Training Health and Social Care staff’ – looking at issues such as, for example, accessibility of buildings, accessibility in terms of special needs (e.g. documents produced and readily available in different forms) and dealing with older people in terms of dignity and respect. If you are interested in being involved in this group, please contact Lydia on 0161 214 3966.
‘Complaints’ - across health and social care services, looking at the process by which they are dealt with. If you are interested in this group, please contact Kevin on 0161 214 3982.
There will be additional groups set up in the future and you will be informed about these as they arise.
If you would like to discuss anything about the work of the LINk you can call the main office number on 0161 214 3909 and someone will be happy to help you.
Manchester BME Network Event -Making better links with the Manchester Partnership
The Manchester BME Network is undertaking a project for the Manchester Partnership Team on BME residents' involvement in developing local initiatives and Mancunian Agreements. This has involved mapping BME Groups and Organisations across the city (creating a BME Network Directory), understanding your barriers to engagement and alongside this they also want to help the council understand better how to support its teams at ward level in their engagement with local BME communities.
To round off this project the Manchester BME Network will be holding an event 'Making Better Links With The Manchester Partnership' on Tuesday 22 July, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (including lunch) at the Phil Martin Centre, 137 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE. Where there will be speakers from the Manchester Partnership and City Council, ward co-ordinators will be attending and the findings of the project will be reported upon.
If you would like to attend this event then please fill in the booking form and return to MCCR by e-mail, post or fax.
Download programme/booking form
Resources/Training:
Mindfulness of Breathing
A new 6 week course starting 3 September.
Free taster session Wednesday 31 July 4:00 - 5:30 pm
See flyer
News/Campaigns:
North West Celebrates ESF Successes. The Wai Yin Chinese Women’s Society Construction Solutions project won the Embracing Diversity Award and then scooped the Provider Excellence Award for supporting 120 women through practical skills training and taster sessions in the construction industry. For further information, please visit the following website: http://www.esf.gov.uk/news/articles/nw_celebrates_success.asp
Welcome Centre website
Cheetham and Crumpsall Welcome Centre is a partnership project based in Trinity United Church, Cheetham.
It emerged from the shared vision of local health visitors, Cheetham Parish, the Black Health Agency and others as a response to a well-identified community need in the area. It provides a drop-in, one-stop shop resource with a friendly cafe style atmosphere for individuals and families new to the area. The Welcome Centre website is now up & running at www.welcome-centre.org
Recruitment/volunteering:
Self Help Services - Mental health and well being co-ordinator (Tier 2)
Salary: £17, 781 per annum
Location: Zion Community Resource Centre, Hulme (working on an outreach basis in various locations in Stockport)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year
Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health. The charity currently delivers a range of services including self help support groups, complementary therapy services, cCBT services and a primary care mental health team.
The Mental Health and Well Being Co-ordinator will develop, co-ordinate and deliver computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) services across the Stockport area to support people experiencing common mental health problems such as depression and/or anxiety.
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for improving the lives of those people who are affected by common mental health problems alongside a proven track record in the delivery of primary care mental health services.
For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage and quoting ref STOCK0808 to:
Caroline Nuttall, Deputy Chief Officer, Self Help Services, Zion CRC,
339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
info@selfhelpservices.org.uk
CVs not accepted
Closing date for applications is Monday 18 August 2008
Shortlisting: Tuesday 19 August 2008
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 20 August 2008
Funding:
Do you have a great idea for challenging mental health discrimination in your area?
Open Up are pleased to announce the launch of Project Support, a new initiative for people with experience of mental distress, as part of their work with the Moving People campaign.
They are looking for people with ideas for innovative projects that will challenge negative attitudes about mental health where they live. It could be anything from an awareness raising drama, to a media campaign, to a local support group. If it addresses discrimination in a positive way, Open Up want to enable you to put your plans into action.
Their programme of project support provides:
One-to one support from their expert team of Regional Coordinators
Training to explore discrimination issues and to further develop your ideas
Help with expenses of up to £5000
They will be supporting 2 projects in each of England's eight regions. They welcome applications from groups and individuals from all backgrounds, whether you are already carrying out anti-discrimination work or just starting out.
If you would like some A5 flyers to distribute, please call 020 7700 8171.
If you'd like to know more, or to ask for an application pack, please call 020 7700 8171 or email open.up@mhmedia.com
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