Resources for Carers

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23 Jul

Samaritans Awareness Day is on Saturday, 24 July. Why not get involved on social media on the day and pledge to become a better listener? https://tinyurl.com/5mcuef95

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22 Jul

On Friday, 23 July, 1-4pm, our Carers team is inviting you to take part in a Nature and History Trail. Starting at Orleans Gardens, moving to the woodlands next to Orleans Gallery and ending in Marble Hill Park. To book email: [email protected] or call/text Gary on 07502 300 978.

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18 Jul

Get your week off to a relaxing start by joining our online Mind and Body Mindfulness workshop on Monday, 19 July at 10am. You can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/tjhj8n7k

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16 Jul

As we all look to the new normal in our post-lockdown world, it seems the need to speak about what we are feeling is more powerful than ever. So, is now the Time to Talk?: https://tinyurl.com/bvxfxcd2 Subscribe to our monthly Mindful Memo here: https://tinyurl.com/shf57mav

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15 Jul

As today is World Youth Skills Day 2021, this would be a good time to remind you that we offer programmes for young people to manage their mental health both in school hours, and out-of-hours through our Reach programme. Find all the details here: https://tinyurl.com/36esavsb

Resources for Carers

If you are supporting someone with severe mental health problems you may need different kinds of information, advice and guidance at different times.

Sometimes the mental health system itself can be very confusing – it can be called the ‘Mental Health Maze’ and trying to access the correct services can be confusing.

You need to learn about the illness. I had to learn through trial and error before I got some support. The more carers can understand as early as possible, the better it is for both the service user and the carer – I wanted to do the right thing but just didn’t know what to do on my own.

We believe it is very important for families and friends to have access to effective tools, tips and strategies to support them in their role. Sometimes the most effective ways of responding are not the most obvious and it is important you have access to specialist advice and guidance.

RB Mind worked in partnership with the NHS to create the Mental Health Carers Handbook, designed to help meet these particular challenges of being a mental health carer. Our ‘Coping with Caring’ workshops are based on this material.

The Mental Health Carers Handbook

This handbook covers a wide range of topics that can be helpful for families and friends. It was developed with local carers, service providers and commissioners to ensure that you have access to good quality information relevant to your caring role. Please contact us to arrange getting a hard copy of the handbook, unfortunately we are unable to post them.

The handbook can be downloaded as individual PDFs below.

Indroduction

Mental Health Disorders, Getting Help And Possible Treatments

Responding To Difficult Behaviour Symptoms

The Recovery Approach

Whole Family Recovery

Improving Family Communication

The Mental Health Maze – Working With Mental Health Professionals

Jargon Buster

For further resources please visit the central Mind website

References

Coping with Caring Workshops

This series of workshops aims to compliment the Mental Health Carers Handbook and looks at some key topics to support you in your role. The workshops run at least twice a year, depending on demand. You can find details of all our support groups and workshops here.

Carers in Mind Newsletter

This is a regular newsletter, which gives you information on local and national topics that will help keep you up to date on the current news and developments that are relevant for people supporting someone with severe mental health problems.

The newsletter goes out to our registered carers. If you’re a carer whose not registered with Carers in Mind, and would like some support please contact the team on 020 8940 7384 or email [email protected]

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7th July 2021
Discovering our borough – new Wellbeing Walks

Our Peer Group Network Wellbeing Walks have now started back again. The next walk is Richmond Green to Kew Green on Thursday, 15 July, 10.30am-12.30pm. This is a linear walk along the Thames Tow Path. You can find details of all our upcoming walks here.

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5th July 2021
Mindful Memo – Coping with Uncertainty

You can now read the new issue of Mindful Memo – Coping with Uncertainty. In this edition we look at ways we can challenge our intolerance of the unpredictability pervading our lives at present and instead enlarge the scope of our world. Read the Memo here

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Nearly a week since Freedom Day, it is likely many of us are feeling a little stressed by now. If so, you can find tips on managing stress in the new normal here: tinyurl.com/n8s3nuwv
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2 days ago

On Friday, 23 July, 1-4pm, our Carers in Mind team is inviting you to take part in a Nature and History Trail that we have devised for you and your friends and family to enjoy.

The Trail will take you into three areas around Twickenham Riverside. Starting at Orleans Gardens, moving to the woodlands next to Orleans Gallery and ending in Marble Hill Park. When you've completed the Trail, we will reward you with scones and jam and a cold drink!

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2 days ago

Would you like to talk about what is on your mind with others in the same position? Join our online Chatty Minds group on Friday, 23 July, 3.30-4.30pm. This discussion group is open to everyone on Zoom. For details on how to join please contact [email protected]

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3 days ago

Healthwatch Richmond is conducting a research project gathering people’s experiences of living with Long Covid and the support they have received with the aim of adapting services. Long Covid: if you think you might have it, or know for certain that you do, they want to hear from you! You can fill in the survey here: tinyurl.com/h76tr955

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4 days ago

Over the past year and a bit, access to our Parks and Green Spaces has been vital for our mental wellbeing. To celebrate this, Love Parks Week 2021 is taking place from 23 July-1 August. Find out how you can get involved and what's happening near you: tinyurl.com/82486n9p

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5 days ago

It seems we have finally made it to Freedom Day, but many of us may today be experiencing emotions we do not understand. From feelings of disconnection to panic, stress and anger we examine some of these: tinyurl.com/4urx3cbh
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6 days ago

Get your week off to a relaxing start by joining our online Mind and Body Mindfulness workshop on Monday, 19 July at 10am. You can sign up here: tinyurl.com/tjhj8n7k

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1 week ago

@MindBWW is seeking to connect with people who have experienced trauma or poor mental health due to pregnancy loss, birth or the postnatal period to understand what support people benefitted from and what support they would have liked. £20 love to shop voucher for all participants. Please contact [email protected] or 07570 655812

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1 week ago

As we all look to the new normal in our post-lockdown world, it seems the need to speak about what we are feeling is more powerful than ever. So, is now the Time to Talk?: tinyurl.com/bvxfxcd2 If you would like to read more articles like this, subscribe to our monthly Mindful Memo here: tinyurl.com/shf57mav

#mind #mentalhealth #londonboroughofrichmonduponthames #richmond #twickenham #RBMind #Localmind #richmondboroughmind #support ... See MoreSee Less