Lambeth BME “Health and Wellbeing” Event – 3 May 2014
Posted: May 12, 2014 Filed under: BME, Lambeth, Uncategorized | Tags: Active Minds, Africa Advocacy Foundation, AIDS, Autumn activities, bme, Certitude, Changing Chapters, CTTS, Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, HIV, Karibu Centre, lambeth, Mental Health, mental wellbeing, Newbridge Development Association, Rafikie Project, Sacred Bodies Project, South London & Maudsely NHS Foundation Trust, TB, Time To Change, West African Network Initiative Leave a commentMatthew Mckenzie was at the Karibu educational centre in the London borough of Lambeth Brixton on 3rd May 2014 to attend the “Health and Well-being Event” run by the Africa Advocacy Foundation & the Community Therapies and Training Services. With help from the Rafiki Project and Safer.
The event featured discussions, presentations and art exhibitions plus poetry. The event was educational and informative on a range of health topics being mental health, HIV and Female Genital Mutilation. Plus there was a ground breaking theatre in Education performance by a group of young actors titled “Are you positive?”
Matthew has done great audio and video blogs of the event. They are very informative and the plays and poetry are so very moving. Well worth watching and listening to!
You can watch Matthew’s video blog here:
Listen to his audio blog here:
Look at his photos of the event here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.721065661269536.1073741887.476820022360769&type=3
Thank you Matthew for doing such a great job!
Call for case studies
Posted: January 21, 2014 Filed under: BME, Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: bme, BME case studies, british heart foundation, Health care, healthy change, Mental Health, Opportunities, Service Users, Voluntary Leave a commentDear SLAM,
At the British Heart Foundation, we have been creating a new free resource for keeping your heart healthy, targeted specifically towards mental health service users. We’ve written the booklet and it has been created alongside service users and healthcare professionals from day 1. We’ve got a number of case studies, but are struggling to find BME case studies which we feel are needed in the booklet so that everyone can relate to stories we’re presenting.
We are currently looking for mental health service users that have made a healthy change in their life, such as stopping smoking, cutting down on alcohol, taking regular exercise or eating healthier to act as case studies to feature in the booklet. If this project is of interest to you and you feel you could help us recruit case studies, then I would very much appreciate working with you to produce an excellent support tool for mental health service users. If you want to know more or would like to chat directly then I’m happy to give you a ring at your convenience. My contact details are below.
Kindest Regards,
Matt
Dr Matthew McArdle
Project Officer | Heart Health Resources & Community Support
Tel: 020 7554 0225| mcardlem@bhf.org.uk |
British Heart Foundation |Greater London House |180 Hampstead Road | London | NW1 7AW | bhf.org.uk
How will you Ramp up the Red?
On Friday 7 February we need everyone to Ramp up the Red to help fight the UK’s single biggest killer, coronary heart disease. You can organise a Ramp up the Red event at work, school or anywhere and make a donation to the British Heart Foundation. Our latest advert features Gretel, 4, who has already had 2 heart operations. Visit bhf.org.uk/red or call 08000 316 316 for your FREE fundraising pack.
Events highlighted by Msaada Volunteer
Posted: January 10, 2014 Filed under: BME, Events, Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: bme, Care Quality Commission, Dentist, Discrimination, events, GP, Lankellychase Foundation, London Connect, Mental Health, mental health service, mental wellbeing, Msaada Volunteer, NHS england, Opportunities, Patient forum, Patients, Pharmacy services, SpeakOUT, survey, Time To Change, Training, Voluntary Leave a commentDear colleagues and volunteers
A Msaada volunteer is promoting the following, (Please make BME Service Users aware of the ‘Do the Survey’):
BW.
Joseph Kiguwa
BME Volunteer Coordinator
0203 228 9827
Happy New Year!
Survey on ethnic inequalities in mental health
The LankellyChase Foundation which tackles issues causing severe and multiple disadvantage, wants to hear the mental health service experiences of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to inform its work. Do the survey by 31 January.
Call for organisations linked to marginalised groups
SpeakOut, a national network of community groups supporting the Care Quality Commissions inspection programme, is looking for new member organisations to ensure the needs of marginalised and disadvantaged groups are addressed in CQCs work. Closing date for applications: 31 January. Contact Lorna Burrow, tel: 01772 893 452, email:speakout@uclan.ac.uk
Wednesday 22 January
London Connect Patient Forum
3rd Floor, 170 Tottenham Court Road, WIT 7HA, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Second forum meeting enabling patients, carers, the public and patient representatives the chance to contribute to the work of London Connect, which aims to improve the use of patient information. Book your place.
Time to Talk Day: Thursday 6 February
The Time to Change campaign tackling mental health discrimination is calling on people to make a pledge to have a conversation with someone on 6 February about mental health. The day aims to highlight the importance little things like a chat over a cup of tea can make in maintaining mental wellbeing. Take part.
Patients wanted to join NHS procurement project teams
NHS England London Region is looking for patients to help develop documents for buying GP, dentist, optician and pharmacy services, and evaluate potential service providers. Training is provided. Contact Selina Frater for details, email: s.frater@nhs.net
“Embracing Collaboration and Celebrating Mental Wellbeing” an event hosted by Msaada and The Rafiki Project
Posted: November 7, 2013 Filed under: Audio / video / reflections / talks, BME, Events | Tags: Black History Month, bme, Contact Slam, IAPT, Isis, mental wellbeing, MSAADA, Pamoja Young Carers, Peckham Befrienders, Rafiki Project, Service Users, South London and Maudsley NHS, Time To Change, Y4L, Youth4Life Leave a comment“Embracing Collaboration and Celebrating Mental Wellbeing” in Black History Month was hosted by Msaada & Rafiki Project on 30th October 2013 at the ORTUS, Maudsley Learning Centre, SE5. This event was collaboration between South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and Africa Advocacy Foundation as well as other organisations.
The event was a chance to share experiences about mental wellbeing in African and Caribbean communities and to learn how to challenge stigma and discrimination in mental health. It was also an opportunity to celebrate community champions with a certificate presentation and to enjoy Spoken Word, Poetry and Music.
Matthew has taken photos, done great audio and video blogs and also written the transcript
These can all be found here:
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629262980449805.1073741861.476820022360769&type=3
Video: http://youtu.be/bA969hdirdM
Audio:
They are all well worth a look.
HEALING WATERS
Posted: October 29, 2013 Filed under: BME | Tags: bme, Carers, Complementary and Alternative, Creative, emotional well-being, Energy Healing, Healing, Healing Waters, Health, Practitioners, Religion and Spirituality, Service Users, Therapeutic activities Leave a commentHEALTHY MINDS PRODUCTIONS
A weekly DROP-IN service for BME service users offering a wide range of creative, social and therapeutic activities to promote their cultural, spiritual and emotional well-being.
Flyer here: HEALING WATERS flyer4
You’re invited to Msaada & Rafiki Project – Embracing collaboration and… (30 Oct 2013)
Posted: October 21, 2013 Filed under: BME, Events | Tags: Award ceremony, Black History Month, bme, British Music Experience, cultural arts, MSAADA, music, poetry, Project, Rafiki, volunteer award Leave a commentDear colleagues and associates,
Msaada and the Rafiki project are celebrating Black History Month with an exciting programme that includes a volunteer award ceremony, cultural arts, poetry and music!
You are warmly invited to come and enjoy the festivities as you socialise and network with local community.
Please confirm your attendance as per the details above, and pass this email on to colleagues and networks you think may also be interested. We look forward to seeing you at the event.
BW
Joseph Kiguwa
SLaM
BME Volunteer Coordinator
Chaucer Resource Centre
16 Ann Moss Way
Rotherhithe
London SE16 2TH
0203 228 9827
Carers Lewisham – Black History Month and Mental Health Event
Posted: October 18, 2013 Filed under: Audio / video / reflections / talks, BME, Carers, Lewisham | Tags: Black History Month, bme, Carers Lewisham, South London and Maudsley NHS Leave a commentMatthew attended the Black History Month and Mental Health event at Carers Lewisham on 14th October 2013.
Matthew has taken photos, done a great video, an audio and also a transcript of his audio of this event.
The photos are at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.621314441244659.1073741858.476820022360769&type=3
The video is on our YouTube channel: http://youtu.be/xbh_Hv2eKRQ
The audio is:
Transcript: http://www.scribd.com/doc/177100670/Transcript-of-Matthew-s-Audio-and-Video-Lewisham-Black-History-Month
Kindred Minds Conference – 3 October 2013
Posted: October 14, 2013 Filed under: Audio / video / reflections / talks, BME | Tags: bme, Healthwatch Southwark, Kindred mind conference, Kindred Minds, Matthew Mckenzie Leave a commentAn audio and slideshow blog by Matthew Mckenzie of the national conference run by Kindred Minds. It took place on 3rd October from 10.30am — 4.30pm at the Employment Academy on Peckham Road just next to Peckham Town Hall.
Showcasing the work of Kindred Minds, celebrating their strengths and achievements and presenting their model of good practice in engaging BME service users in effective user involvement.
Kindred Minds Conference – 3rd October 2013
Posted: October 11, 2013 Filed under: Audio / video / reflections / talks, BME | Tags: Black History Month, bme, Community mental wellbeing event, Healthwatch Southwark, Kindred Minds, Mental Health Leave a commentAn audio blog by Matthew Mckenzie of the national conference run by Kindred Minds. It took place on the 3rd October from 10.30am – 4.30pm at the Employment Academy on Peckham Road just next to Peckham Town Hall.
Showcasing the work of Kindred Minds, celebrating their strengths and achievements and presenting their model of good practice in engaging BME service users in effective user involvement.
A transcript of this audio can be found in the Notes section of our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SLaMTWIGOperations
Or
Isis Event – 28th September 2013
Posted: October 6, 2013 Filed under: Audio / video / reflections / talks, BME, Carers, Events, Lewisham | Tags: African, bme, BME Service users, Caribbean, Family Health ISIS, Isis, Leah Correen Raeburn, lewisham, Mental Health Care Leave a commentFamily Health Isis held an event on 28th September 2013 at 1 Aislibie Road, SE12.
It was a fund-raising event as well as a tribute to Leah Correen Raeburn and a workshop.
The aim of the project is to provide an African Caribbean Mental Health centre to meet the needs of African/ African Caribbean people with mental health problems in the London Borough of Lewisham.
This following links are for an audio blog (and its transcript) as well as photos of the event – all done by Matthew Mckenzie. It includes a moving tribute to Leah Correen Raeburn as well as the ideas that arose from the workshop session for principles for the community and how these might be implemented.
Photos on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.616446005064836.1073741855.476820022360769&type=3
BROMLEY MIND: BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Posted: August 30, 2013 Filed under: Lewisham, Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: anxiety, Black and Minority Ethnic, bme, bromley, Bromley Mind, dementia, depression, lewisham, Mind, mindcare, Opportunities, opportunities voluntary Leave a commentBromley Mind are seeking two new Trustees to work with us to achieve our purpose of working alongside people with mental health needs and dementia to improve their quality of life.
Bromley Mind is a registered charity, established in January 2001, which provides community based Mental Health Services, psychological support for people with depression and anxiety and Dementia Care (through our specialist dementia arm, MindCare). Since 2011 we have provided services in the London Borough of Lewisham, as well as in Bromley, and we are currently consulting on proposals to change our name to ‘Bromley and Lewisham Mind’.
We are looking for applicants committed to our aims and values who:
• Live in or have strong connections to the London Borough of Lewisham
• Have direct personal experience of mental health problems or as the family carer of someone with dementia.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
The Board meets 6 times a year, currently in central Bromley. We also like to draw upon Trustees’ knowledge and experience to support the Chief Executive & Senior Managers with specific projects. These positions are voluntary but expenses are reimbursed. Induction, training and support in the role are provided.
To be eligible to serve as a Trustee you should:
• Be a fully paid up member of Bromley Mind (details available at: http://www.bromleymind.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member)
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to make a commitment to attend Board Meetings (6 times a year) and to take part in the Board’s Annual Review Day
• Be willing to sit on one of the Board’s sub-committees (meeting 4-6 times a year)
• Be able to make a commitment to keep oneself well informed using information provided to Trustees
• Be able to attend relevant training and conferences
• Be prepared to serve on working groups and/or undertake a lead role appropriate to your skills and experience
• Not be disqualified under Charity or Company Law
If you are interested and would like an informal discussion about becoming a Bromley Mind Trustee please contact Ben Taylor, Chief Executive, Head Office, 5 Station Road, Orpington Kent BR6 0RZ, Telephone: 01689 811222, email: email@bromleymind.org.uk, or for more information, visit our website at http://www.bromleymind.org.uk
To apply for the role, please send a letter outlining your relevant experience and interest to the above address or email by Friday 6th September 2013.
The Role description can be downloaded below
PDF here: Trustee officers role description2
Bromley Mind is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates with personal experience of mental health needs.
Via Matthew
Kindred Minds August E-Bulletin
Posted: August 22, 2013 Filed under: BME, News | Tags: arts, Black and Minority Ethnic, bme, Camberwell, Cooltan Arts, Dance, Dragon Cafe, event, Kindred Minds, Kindred spirits, Legal Advice, news, Peckham, poems, Samaritans, self-confidence, Volunteer opportunities Leave a commentApologies for not posting the content of the e-bulletin in the body text: the formatting was not copy / paste friendly.
KINDRED MINDS: E-bulletin July 2013
Posted: July 11, 2013 Filed under: BME, News | Tags: bme, Brixton, diagnosis, DSM -5, Kindred Minds, Men's group, music, news, Samaritans, stigma, Volunteer opportunities, Wellbeing, Women's group Leave a commentKindred Minds is recruiting!
Posted: May 31, 2013 Filed under: BME, Job Vacancies | Tags: Black and Minority Ethnic, bme, group facilitator, Job vacancies, Kindred Minds, Opportunities Leave a commentAt kindred minds we are recruiting for a Co-facilitator for our BME Women’s Group.
We are looking for:
BME women’s group facilitators and organiser
A Co-facilitator to assist in running and developing some of our Kindred Minds activities, which will also include promoting the project around the borough amongst BME mental health service users in the community.
1 post – planning and preparing group in advance, running specifically themed groups, shopping, booking rooms, help set up and clear up, promote the group, attend training and support meetings with Project Manager.
JD Womens Group Co-facilitator
Womens Group Co Facilitators Advert and App Form
The deadline for applications is 12th June with interviews the week beginning 17th June.
Many Thanks,
Helen George
Administrator
Kindred Minds – A Southwark Black and minority ethnic (BME), user-led mental health project.
Office based at: Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, LondonSE5 0HF
Office tel: 020 7358 7029
Email: kindredminds@safh.org.uk
Mobile: 07809 701 434 text or call us to receive messages of Kindred Minds events.
Web: http://safh.org.uk/our-work/kindred-minds/
Facebook us: Kindred Minds
Current Kindred Minds Activities:
Kindred Minds Talkshop, a BME Men’s weekly discussion group every Saturday 6.30-8.30pm @ Inspire, The Crypt, St.Peter’s Church, Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH
Kindred Minds PoP-In fortnightly drop-in space @ Cambridge House 4-6pm on: June 6th and 20th, July 4th and 18th, August 1st, 15th, 29th, September 12th and 26th, October 10th, 24th, November 7th and 21st and December celebration.
Kindred Minds Members Committee has been formed and is working on ideas for the coming year. If you’d like to be involved let us know.