Mental Health Awareness Week
13-17 May 2019
This year, the theme is body image – how we think and feel about our bodies. See www.mentalhealth.org.uk for more details.
East Midlands Quality Improvement Network Meeting
Friday 24 May 2019, 9.30am to 4pm at Trent Vineyard in Nottingham.
It aims to share and improve best practice in quality and improve standards in patient care. We welcome patients and carers involved in NHS patient safety or quality improvement. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Go to www.leadershipeastmidlands.nhs.uk/events/quality-improvement-network-meeting for more information or to book a place.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Volunteering in Numbers
Carers Week 10-16 June
Carers Week runs from 10 to 16 June
Thursday 13th June 2019. 12pm-2pm
Bloomin’ Dementia are hosting Tea/Coffee, Cake and Crafts at the Cottage Hotel Suttons Courtyard, Easthorpe Street Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6LA.
General information of the hard work a carer does, and the fact we recognise what they do, even if they don’t themselves. To make Carers aware of the support that is out there for them.
Carers Council Open Meeting
Wednesday 19 June 1 – 4pm
At The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham NG1 4EZ
Carers Federation Counselling Service
Carers Federation offer a free counselling service to people who care for or support a family member, friend or neighbour. If you are not a carer, you can still access the service for a contribution of £5 -£10 per session.
Counselling can help you understand your feelings and help you make sense of what is going on in your life.
Carers Federation provides the confidential counselling service at their offices in Carrington, Nottingham.
To arrange an initial assessment, call 0115 962 9310
or email info@carersfederation.co.uk www.carersfederation.co.uk
‘Parentline’
Health Texting Service for Parents and Carers
A text messaging service offering Nottinghamshire parents and carers of children aged 0-19 access to confidential health advice has been launched by the Trust’s Healthy Family Teams
The texting service, called ‘Parentline’, is an easy way for parents and carers to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues, such as feeding and nutrition, emotional health and wellbeing, child development, behaviour difficulties and family health. They can also find out how to access other local services for example, School Health Team, breastfeeding support or health visitor led sessions.
The service does not replace face-to-face contact with Healthy Family Teams but aims to offer an alternative, accessible method of contact and a flexible way to support people.
The Parentline number is 07520 619 919.
Parentline is available from Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm excluding bank holidays.
Texts are usually replied to within one working day. Automatic replies will be sent to any messages received out of hours explaining where to get help if their question is urgent, and when they can expect a response.
Ask Lion
(Local Information Online Nottingham)
Lion is an online community directory to help you find activities and support.
Find everything you need at your fingertips.
www.asklion.co.uk/kb5/nottingham/directory/home.page
Khushi Self Help Group
For Asian women in Nottingham city with experience of mental health problems.
Offering the chance to meet others in similar situtions, share experience, coping strategies and information.
Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm
Contact Self Help UK Nottingham for more information on 0115 911 1661
Social Care and Support Guide
Click here to access the guide at the NHS website
New Carers Quick Guide
A quick guide for carers has been created by Nottinghamshire Healthcare.
It can be found on the Trust website.
Arnold Methodist Church Befriending Group
Providing help and support to people with mental health problems.
This group takes place every Friday from 11am to 2pm
Arnold Methodist Church, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EL
Black Carers Group for Family, Friends and Supporters
Are you supporting someone with a mental illness?
Do you want someone to talk to who knows what you are going through?
This group meets on the last Thursday of every month 1 – 3pm
Maple Suite, Highbury Hospital, Nottingham NG6 9DR
Beeston Carers Support Group
An opportunity to meet other carers and access information, support and training. Relax and make new friends.
At Manor Surgery, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 1GA
Third Monday of the Month 1-3pm
For more information contact
Nottinghamshire Carers Hub on 0115 824 8824
Carers Time To Talk
Drop in sessions, every Wednesdays 4 – 6pm
Liaison service and opportunity to chat/network with other carers and staff/enquire about care given.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Learning and Support Sessions 5 – 6pm
Support dealing with difficult emotions/being understood and listened to/setting new goals/coping strategies/upskilling and learning
Contact Rowan 1, Highbury Hospital on 0115 876 0120
Institute of Mental Health
Click here for the latest news and updates from the Institute of Mental Health.
Public Face
Click here for the latest edition of ‘Public Face’, brought to you by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network.
Healthwatch
Visit the Healthwatch website: www.hwnn.co.uk
Phone: 0115 956 5313
Email: info@hwnn.co.uk
The Carers’ Council – Allies in Mental Health
The Carers’ Council is a charity and offers support across Nottinghamshire to families, friends and carers of those
experiencing mental distress by providing:
- Someone to talk to about experiences
- Quarterly Open Meetings with speakers and social activities
- Quarterly Newsletter of events and information
- Outings for members and family
- Promoting a partnership approach – working with NHS healthcare staff, Councils and other organisations
If you would like to find out more contact Geoff Curtis: Tel: 0115 963 1916 or email: geoffcurtis@ymail.com
Positive Newsletter
Click here to read the latest newsletter from Nottinghamshire Healthcare
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