Job Openings at Cooltan Arts
Posted: March 28, 2012 Filed under: Job Vacancies, Southwark | Tags: arts, Career, cars, Cooltan, Cooltan Arts, gaming, Health, job openings, Jobs, Mental Health, mental health difficulties, NHS, Recovery, Service Users, transportation, travel, vacation Leave a commentThere are some exciting current job openings at Cooltan arts that could be particularly suited to those recovering or recovered from mental health difficulties. Regardless of what stage you feel you are at some of exciting jobs may be of interest. Take a look and take a career launching step!
FIRST Basic/Intermediate IT Tutor – 2 hours a week for 24 weeks
An exciting new post has arisen Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund for a Basic/Intermediate IT Tutor to lead weekly workshops for people who have experience of mental distress. To run a new weekly 2 hour Basic/Intermediate IT workshop at CoolTan Arts for adults with experience of mental distress. The successful applicant will be an expert in Windows, operating systems, Microsoft Office, Internet browsers including Firefox, Explorer, e-mail including Gmail and Hotmail, as well how to use social networking sites such as Face-book, Linked-in, stumbleupon and Twitter. You will also be able to introduce participants to Pay-pal, on-line banking, and online ticket booking to encourage active online participation. You will have an abundance of energy and creative ideas as well as a sense of humour.
To apply online please e-mail your CV and a completed application form to:
Jenny Irish (Operations Director) jenny@cooltanarts.org.uk by midday Monday 16th of April.
DEADLINE – Mid day Monday 16th April
For more information visit follow this link: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/category/paid_position/
SECOND Visual Arts (Trips & Exhibitions) Tutor – 2 hours a week for 10 weeks
An exciting new post has arisen Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund for a Visual Arts Tutor to lead weekly workshops for people who have experience of mental distress. To run a new weekly 2 hour Visual Arts workshop at CoolTan Arts to encourage participants to plan, organise, run and evaluate trips out to exhibitions and plays of their own choosing. The successful applicant will be a practicing professional artist in visual arts, have a degree and/or equivalent in Fine Arts, have in-depth knowledge of art history and contemporary arts.
To apply online please e-mail your CV and a completed application form to:
Jenny Irish (Operations Director) jenny@cooltanarts.org.uk by midday Monday 16th of April.
DEADLINE – Mid day Monday 16th April
For more information visit follow this link: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/category/paid_position/
THIRD Creative Arts Tutor – 2 hours a week for 24 weeks
An exciting new post has arisen Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund for a Visual Arts Tutor to lead weekly workshops for people who have experience of mental distress. To run new weekly 2 hour Creative Arts workshops at CoolTan Arts exploring painting, drawing, 2 dimensional work with adults who have mental distress. The successful applicant will be able to work and develop people’s skills into a standard for public display. The successful applicant will be a practicing professional artist in visual arts, have a degree and/or equivalent in Fine Arts, have in-depth knowledge of art history and contemporary arts.
To apply online please e-mail your CV and a completed application form to:
Jenny Irish (Operations Director) jenny@cooltanarts.org.uk by midday Monday 16th of April.
DEADLINE – Mid day Monday 16th April
For more information visit follow this link: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/category/paid_position/
Cooltan Arts Info:
Unit B, 237 Walworth Road
London SE17 1RL
Main Switchboard: 020 7701 2696
Direct line: 020 7183 0380
email: jenny@cooltanarts.org.uk
cooltanarts@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk
Funny Farm: http://www.afunnyfarm.org.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cooltanarts
Twitter: @cooltan4
CoolTan Arts believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity.
TWIG Ops Meeting Minutes – 6 February 2012
Posted: March 27, 2012 Filed under: TWIG Ops meetings | Tags: CQUINS, February meeting, Food project, involvement register, meeting minutes, Nightline, Patient Experience Group, PEG, TWIG ops meeting, twig strategic Leave a commentMinutes of SLaM TWIG Operations Meeting 06 02 2012
Mental Fight Club is Back! Special Event
Posted: March 16, 2012 Filed under: Arts, Events, Southwark | Tags: back from the brink, cafe, celebration, Dragon, Food, Health, martyr church, Mental Health, music poetry, NHS, Recovery, recovery event, Therapy, travel, vacation, would like more information 1 CommentRenewed and redeveloped, officially launched on the Golden Hinde last month – The funding future was hanging in the balance – But now a grant has been obtained from SLaM’s Maudsley Charity and you are warmly invited to an exciting meeting of this organisation:
View the graphic flyer for this event CLICK HERE: 
When?: Monday 23rd April 2012
What time?: Open during the daytime for you to drop in, have a bite to eat and a cuppa.
Also open during the evening for Dragon celebration with Music, Poetry, Song & Images
Where?: The Crypt of St George the Martyr (Church directly opposite Borough Tube Station)
Map: CLICK
On this important day the space will be open to you during the daytime, for you to drop in, have a bite to eat, explore the displays and activities, and learn more about the creative programme available which it is planned to commence on a weekly basis from Monday 1st October 2012 onwards.
If you have any questions or would like more information then simply send an email to:
mentalfightclub@btinternet.com
Free Health Event – ‘Be good to your body’
Posted: March 16, 2012 Filed under: Events, Lewisham | Tags: 3pg, community, community initiative, entertainment, Food, free, free health checks, freebies, goody bags, Health, health event, Improvement, initiative, Massage, Massage Therapists, Mental Health, NHS, prize, Raffle, Recovery, travel, vacation Leave a commentThis fantastic free Health Event has been arranged as part of the 170 Community Project.
● Free Health Checks
● Community Groups
● Massage Therapists
● Goody Bags
● Raffle Prize
● Food Entertainment
– and much more…
View the flyer for a colourful outlook on this event CLICK HERE: Health Event Flyer!
When?: Thursday 22nd March 2012
What time?: 10AM – 4PM
Where?: 2000 Community Action Centre
199– 201 Grove Street
London
SE8 3PG
Map: CLICK
Just turn up – no booking necessary!
Get people talking with Time to Change
Posted: March 14, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: Time To Change, Time to Change village Leave a commentTime to Change is looking for people with experience of mental health problems to talk to the public about mental health.They’re heading down to Riverside walkway at London’s South Bank on Saturday 31 March for the Time to Change Village – a pop-up space where people can learn about mental health in a fun and interactive way.
Volunteer places are available on a first come first served basis with a deadline to respond by Monday 19th March – find out more about how you can get involved on the Time to Change website – www.time-to-change.org.uk/londonvillage.
There is Good in Us: George Harding
Posted: March 13, 2012 Filed under: Arts | Tags: Bethlem Art Gallery, bethlem royal hospital, George Harding, SLaM art, There is Good in Us Leave a commentChallenging popular culture’s negative perception of mental health, artist George Harding’s exhibition at the Bethlem Gallery – on the grounds of the world’s oldest psychiatric hospital – seeks to shows that ‘There is Good in Us’.
Speaking about his work George said: “these paintings are of self portraits, and portraits of artists, friends, family and mental health professionals who have guided and helped me through my mental health problems. Together they have given me perspective on a journey through to the other side where there is hope in being able to cope with my illness. The work encourages people to look at “us” in a way that is celebratory, unconventional and can teach us something about different ways of being.”
George is a fine artist based in Bristol. He’s a graduate of University of the Arts London, Chelsea and his work has attracted the attention of galleries and collectors in both London and Bristol.
His practice explores how the real is viewed and interpreted, incorporating elements of painting through different approaches, one of which is portraiture. His portraits celebrate and explore the individual’s character and essence.
Through the act of painting George aims to illustrate the personal connection between the artist and sitter. His self-portraits begin with photographs in the mist of a shower mirror surface that fragments, distorts and dissolves the figure. Using painting techniques of blurring and pointillism his work abstracts the real into colour and light showing a disassociation from reality.
He is inspired by many Impressionist painters, their use of colour and light, as well as the life stories of many of these artists. Other inspirations include, Edvard Munch and Gerhard Richter.
George said: “For me the act of painting and creating is a necessity. It speaks to me of emotion and internal feeling that become understood through its making. It also surprises me because it shows me things I could not see before. I see in new ways through the experience of painting”.
Dr Norbert Andersch, George’s former psychiatrist, will be featuring in the exhibition along side other mental health professionals. He said: “My impression is that in his paintings, and his very own style, George has found a channel to express himself and to communicate in a unique way which I am sure helps him and is certainly an inspiration to others.”
Opening Event: Wednesday 7 March, from 3pm to 6pm.
Exhibition continues: Thursday 8 to Friday 30 March.
Opening times: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, from 11am to 6pm. Gallery and Museum also open Saturday 10 March, from 11am to 6pm.
Address: The Bethlem Gallery, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Greater London BR3 3BX
Travel: Nearest British Rail: Eden Park / East Croydon
Contact: Beth Elliott, Gallery Coordinator, 020 3228 4835
Email: thebethlemgallery@gmail.com
Website: www.bethlemgallery.com
Schizophrenia Commission Surveys
Posted: March 13, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: living with schizophrenia, Mental Health, research, Rethink, survey Leave a commentThe Schizophrenia Commission, launched by Rethink Mental Illness, is keen to hear from everyone affected and interested in schizophrenia and psychosis. The Commission’s website has surveys for individuals, academic researchers and organisations to complete. Complete the survey now.
An Independent Commission on Schizophrenia
It is 100 years since the Swiss Psychiatrist, Bleuler first coined the term schizophrenia. Affecting around 1% of the population, the condition is a major cause of disability. It is poorly understood and is surrounded by stigma. Depending on the individual, the environment around them and the interventions available, prognosis for those developing schizophrenia can vary considerably.
The commission has been launched by Rethink Mental Illness and is chaired by Professor Sir Robin Murray. The commissioners’ expertise covers health and social care, personal and family experience of living with schizophrenia and mental health research.
Objectives
The Commission is tasked with:
- Scoping the current state of care, support and quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia and their families
- Taking note of relevant research to inform our understanding of the causes, concepts, care and support for individuals with schizophrenia and their families
- Making an assessment of the economic and other societal impact of the schizophrenia.
- Reviewing public attitudes to the condition and how these impact on outcomes experienced by individuals with schizophrenia and their families.
- Identifying the priority actions so that people with schizophrenia can fulfill their full potential through improved outcomes for individuals and their families now and in the future.
Connecting Minds – Mind – London Event
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: Events | Tags: advertising, Business, education, environment, event, free event, london south bank, Mental Health, mental health presentation, mental health recovery, Mind, NHS, presentation, psychology, Recovery, research, science, south bank, vacation Leave a commentJoin Mind at their London event
This invitation is for anyone living with a mental health problem to come along to one of our Connecting Minds events to meet others and talk about how you can influence local decisions affecting mental health services, change attitudes and find out about getting involved in projects in your area.
Coming can only be good
• Find out about the new Peer Support programme and Mind’s plans.
• Meet others who are interested in getting involved in our work and discuss what you need to campaign locally.
• Join a discussion and listen to experts in peer support, people from Mind and local projects, the National Survivor User Network and local campaigners. The events are open to everyone dealing with a mental health problem, those who are new to Mind’s work and those that know us.
When?: 22nd March 2012
What time?: 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Where?: The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
The County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB
Map: Click
– If you would like to come along please register for the event you would
like to attend:
London: www.connectingmindslondon.eventbrite.co.uk
– Mind will reimburse travel costs of up to £15 per attendee with proof of travel receipts claimed after the event.
If you have any questions or need further information please contact Mind at:
Email: engagement@mind.org.uk Tel: 020 8215 2218
Getting people talking – Time to Change
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: environment, free, Health, London, Mental Health, mental health problem, NHS, Recovery, science, service, service user, Service Users, stigma, travel, vacation, walk, walking Leave a commentTime to Change is looking for people with experience of mental health problems to talk to the public about mental health.
When?: Saturday 31st March 2012
Where?: Time to Change Village, Riverside walkway at London’s South Bank
- The Time to Change Village is a pop-up space where people can learn about mental health in a fun and interactive way. The Village has all the things you might expect to find in villages and towns across the world: a health centre, library, café, post office, cinema and a news agent. But there’s a twist –each of these areas will provide a unique opportunity to get people talking.- By chatting to volunteers at the Time to Change Village, the public can find out more about what it’s really like to live with a mental health problem. This helps to challenge the stereotypes which often lead to discrimination.Volunteer places are available on a first come first served basis with a deadline to respond by:
Monday 19th March– Find out more about how you can get involved on the Time to Change website – www.time-to-change.org.uk/londonvillage
The Voice of People with Experience of Schizophrenia or Psychosis
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: Events | Tags: depression, events, free, free lunch, Fun, Health, London Event, lunch, many different ways, medicine, Mental Health, mental health issues, NHS, Psychosis, Recovery, research, schizophrenia, science Leave a comment- We want to hear from people with experience of mental health issues.
The focus of the work of the Schizophrenia Commission is care, support and treatment for schizophrenia or psychosis. - We know psychiatric diagnostics labels are often difficult – because they change, they maybe unhelpful to recovery, they don’t emphasise the full experience of managing serious health problems but tend to focus on problems and symptoms. Individuals manage their distress in many different ways – and we want to hear from you about your experiences.- View the more information regarding this event in the invite flyer CLICK HERE:The Voice of People with Experience of Schizophrenia or Psychosis Invite Flyer
When?: Wednesday 21st March
What time?: 11am-2pm
Where?: London (To be confirmed)
Map: (To be updated)
More details:
We will reimburse travel and provide lunch!If you would like to take part in our discussion on 21 March 11am-2pm or are interested in finding out more please contact:
Vanessa Pinfold
Email: Vanessa.pinfold@rethink.org or Tel: 0207 8403 088.
External Representatives sought for Pathfinder Work
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: Croydon, Opportunities - Voluntary | Tags: care pathwas, cars, Consultancy, cv, External Representatives, Health, Improvement, leadership, Mental Health, NHS, politics, Recovery, research, science, service improvement, transportation Leave a commentCroydon Shadow Healthwatch (Pathfinder) are seeking people to be External Representatives
What is involved?
The role of representing the Croydon Shadow Healthwatch on a selected external body is to:
What Personal qualities are needed?
What will I gain during my time as a representative?
Representatives are needed on:
1. Croydon Health Services Trust Board – Minimum 4 meetings per year
2. South West London Patient and Public Advisory Group – Monthly meetings
3. Croydon Borough Team – Urgent Care Network – Monthly
4. NHS SWL Better Services Better Value Integrated Impact Assessment Steering Group (IIASG)
– For more information please contact:
Folake Segun – Co-ordinator
Email: folake.segun@cvalive.org.uk
For role descriptions and to express your interest in these positions contact:
Jennine Bailey – Administrator
Email: jennine.bailey@cvalive.org.uk
TWIG Ops Terms of Reference
Posted: March 9, 2012 Filed under: What we do Leave a commentTerms of reference for Trust Wide Involvement Group – Operations (TWIG Ops)
promoting, providing and enabling best practice in service user involvement for the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
February 2012: To be reviewed February 2013
Terms of Reference document here: TWIG Ops Terms of reference
Summary / user-friendly version here: Summary ToR TWIG Ops
Glossary to follow here soon.
South London Involvement Forum 