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 Wanted
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
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!
A message from Herne Bay Umbrella...
Just to give you a little update on what we are up to here at Herne Bay Umbrella!
Some of our members have enjoyed helping the gardening project which is organised by Bob Salter and Bill Graham and this year they have done extremely well by winning ‘Best Community Garden’. They were awarded a fine wooden sculpture from the Kent Wildlife Trust.
We were also been asked by People United to take part in the ‘We all do Good Things’ project, which ran in May and June this year. Kind Brollies ran from Tues 1st June ‘til Wed 30th June 2010 and there was a window display showcasing stories of kindness.
Finally in November we will be having our Annual Umbrella Art Exhibition at the Bay Gallery from Tuesday 9th November ‘til Friday 12th November 2010.
Hope to see you all soon!
Some of our members have enjoyed helping the gardening project which is organised by Bob Salter and Bill Graham and this year they have done extremely well by winning ‘Best Community Garden’. They were awarded a fine wooden sculpture from the Kent Wildlife Trust.
We were also been asked by People United to take part in the ‘We all do Good Things’ project, which ran in May and June this year. Kind Brollies ran from Tues 1st June ‘til Wed 30th June 2010 and there was a window display showcasing stories of kindness.
Finally in November we will be having our Annual Umbrella Art Exhibition at the Bay Gallery from Tuesday 9th November ‘til Friday 12th November 2010.
Hope to see you all soon!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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.
Have a look!
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.
Have a look!
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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