UPDATE ON MED3MUSIC
Download the latest news from Med3 - (Word doc)
[POSTED 17TH NOVEMBER 2011]
 
MENTAL HEALTH - EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS REPORT
Download a write-up of the weeks events by Sandra Walker.
[POSTED 21ST OCTOBER 2011]
 
CARER'S RIGHTS DAY
Friday 2nd December 2011, Southsea Library 10am-3pm.
The theme for this year's Carers Rights Day is simple: Money Matters - because without support, we know that carers can end in debt, struggling to pay essential bills and sometimes sick with the stress of it. Carers Rights Day is about getting carers the information and advice they need to claim benefits, get a carer's assessment and access support.
[POSTED 9TH NOVEMBER 2011]
 
DEVELOPING MIND'S STRATEGY
MIND Strategy for 2012-16 - 'We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect'. Download their "Goals and Objectives"
[POSTED 27TH JULY 2011]
 
21 APRIL 2011 - SERVICE USER INVOLVEMENT VIDEO
 

 
18 APRIL 2011 - SHIFT CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Shift – the Department of Health supported campaign against mental health stigma and discrimination – came to an end last month. The six year period of work has seen a wealth of resources produced around employment, media, black and ethnic minorities and young people. To find out more go to http://shift.org.uk/news/.
 
23 FEBRUARY 2011 - A NEW VIDEO FOR CARERS
Do you care for someone? Want some support for you?
 

 
17 FEBRUARY 2011 - A NEW BEFRIENDING SERVICE
The Community Development Workers (CDW) are working with Portsmouth Mind to deliver a Befriending service for isolated Black and Monirity Ethnic service users (aged: 18-65). For more info see the CDW page.
 
4 FEBRUARY 2011 - CONFERENCE FOR ETHNIC MINORITY COMMUNITIES
A conference for Service Users and Carers in Ethnic Minority Communities has been arranged for Wednesday 30th March 2011 at St. James Hospital.
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Download a Flyer
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4 FEBRUARY 2011 - 'NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH'
The government has published a new strategy for mental health: 'No health without mental health'. Mind has a produced an 'At a Glance' guide which you can look at here: http://www.mind.org.uk/policy/mental_health_strategy
 
19 JANUARY 2011 - MIND SURVEY
Mind wants to hear from you in order to prioritise the future issues that matter in mental health. If you want to share what's important to you, take part in the survey, which will remain online until 11th February, by clicking this link.
 
22 DECEMBER 2010 - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM
Do you work in the Voluntary Sector? Would you like to be part of a supportive social network? Would you like to share idea’s, good practice and keep updated on current agendas and issues? If so, this could be the forum for you!
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13 OCTOBER 2010 - WORKING IT OUT: A NEW, FREE EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE FROM SHIFT
Shift is the Department of Health-funded initiative, which aims to tackle the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues in England. Shift's comprehensive new resource pack called Working it Out is designed to help raise awareness of mental health conditions in the workplace and provides employers with practical advice and guidance on how best to support and manage a member of staff should they become unwell. Visit the website.
 
13 OCTOBER 2010 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY
Community Development Workers are carrying out a survey as part of their role to look at mental health service experience for Black & Minority Ethnic communities. Find out more and take part in the survey
 
7 OCTOBER 2010 - THE COST OF MENTAL ILL HEALTH
The cost of mental ill health in England is now £105.2 billion a year, according to an update published by Centre for Mental Health. The figure includes the costs of health and social care for people with mental health problems, lost output in the economy, for example from sickness absence and unemployment, and the human costs of reduced quality of life. Read more on this news item.
 
5 OCTOBER 2010 - PATIENT OPINION WANTS YOUR VIEWS
Patient Opinion wants your views about mental health services. This online resource is a social enterprise and independent of the NHS. You can post stories on the public website, remain anonymous, and get a response from the appropriate manager. Get involved online and have your say without leaving home - find out more from: www.patientopinion.org.uk
 
4 OCTOBER 2010 - CARE IN CRISIS
Are mental health in-patient wards and community crisis services providing quality care for the people who need them? Mind is commissioning an independent inquiry to investigate the state of acute and crisis mental health services. Please complete the Care in Crisis inquiry survey.
 
24 SEPTEMBER 2010 - thinkingAHEAD AGM
At the Annual General Meeting today, the chair presented his report of the year's activities. A PDF copy of the report is available here for download.
 
23 SEPTEMBER 2010 - SHAPING OUR LIVES
The Government wants to find out the views of disabled people and service users on two very important areas of work. Shaping Our Lives would like to give you the opportunity to contribute. Go to www.shapingourlives.org.uk/index.html to take part.
 
21 SEPTEMBER 2010 - IMAGINE YOUR GOALS
Imagine your goals is a new project that aims to help people with mild/moderate mental health issues, looking at depression and social interaction with a view to improvement through exercise and football.
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12 SEPTEMBER 2010 - PUT ON A HAPPY FACE
 

Put on a happy face from Mind Charity on Vimeo.