Thrive and OpenMoney are holding an online webinar on Wednesday 21st September 2022, 11AM – 12PM.
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Your Park – Roots to Wellbeing
A free six-week programme of wellbeing activities to help if you are struggling with your mental health or feeling lonely.
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Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN) is running five focus groups in December that each look at a different element of the NHS’ Community Mental Health Framework.
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New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers
Bild has a new helpline to support carers and families of people with learning disabilities, mental health issues or autism with the challenges of living with COVID-19. Continue reading “New helpline for LD, mental health and autism carers”
Disability news – hidden disability sunflower and ebook for adult siblings
North Bristol Trust update – Supporting people with hidden disabilities
To better meet the needs of people in the hospital with hidden disabilities, North Bristol Trust will soon be launching the Sunflower scheme. Continue reading “Disability news – hidden disability sunflower and ebook for adult siblings”
Watch Young Carers Voice’s My Mental Health film
In 2019, Young Carers Voice took part in the “My Mental Health” project funded by Carers Trust. Now, their film aimed at professionals is live on YouTube. Continue reading “Watch Young Carers Voice’s My Mental Health film”
The Blue Badge scheme has been extended to people with “hidden disabilities”
If you are caring for someone with a “hidden disability”, such as a learning disability, autism or a mental health condition, you may now be entitled to a Blue Badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in some places other people can’t and sometimes get free or discounted parking.
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Do you care for someone accessing mental health services living in Bristol?
Would you like to draw on your experience as a carer to make positive change?
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Your chance to get involved in a review of mental health services
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) has begun a review of mental health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
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Bristol Wellbeing College training
Bristol Wellbeing College offers free mental health courses, workshops and wellbeing activities across a number of locations in Bristol. You can enrol now on a number of courses and workshops running between March and May.
New counselling service for carers 18+
We have been working hard over the last few months to develop our new carer wellbeing services and are now able to start offering counselling to all carers over 18 in Bristol and South Glos.
Young Carers Awareness Day 2019
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has shown his support for Young Carers.
NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire CCG Mental Health Conversations Event: 13th December
The next Mental Health Conversations event will focus on developing a mental health strategy for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Caring & Coping mental illness training
Are you caring for someone with a mental illness?
Rethink Mental Illness are running a six week course for family, friends and carers.
Young carers design mental health posters
Young Carers Voice (YCV) members presented their mental health poster designs to Bristol City Mayor Marvin Rees.
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Consultation: S. Glos Council Draft Adult Mental Health Strategy
South Gloucestershire Council want to hear carers’ views on their draft Adult Mental Health Strategy 2017 – 2022. Click here for more information. The deadline for responding is 6 October.
However if you miss the deadline or have further comments, there is an event for organisations and the public to have their say on Monday 23 October 10am-12pm at Yate Leisure Centre. Attending this would be a great opportunity to make sure that carers’ voices are heard. Book and view more about the event here: If you plan to attend and would like some support preparing for the event, contact us here.
South Gloucestershire Wellbeing College
The Wellbeing College is a programme of wellbeing activities held across the breadth of South Gloucestershire. Any adult can take part in sessions and they are all free. Sessions include mindfulness, emotional resilience, art sessions, physical activity sessions and peer groups.
They also run sessions, specifically for carers, on promoting positive mental health. To find out more, contact the college: info@sgwellbeingcollege.org 01454 821 856
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