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Mental Health Together News - See the changes Experts by Experience are making within services! Are you someone with lived experience of mental health as an individual or carer? We welcome you as an Expert by Experience please contact us here.
Other News - we share a wrap-up of latest news in Derby and Derbyshire. We source this from a lived experience perspective and hope it helps. You can get in touch with us by emailing ddicb.mentalhealthtogether@nhs.net
Spotlight on this edition:
- Experts by Experience shape staff training
- Top Tips sheets for staff in various roles to remind them of what matters most
- Co-production at Community Mental Health Team staff away day
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Model of Care staff training
Experts by Experience are working with professionals from Derbyshire Healthcare who are developing their New Model of Care staff training. This training will be delivered to approximately 900 staff between September and November 2024.
The training focuses on three areas:
a) Establishing and delivering a purposeful admission to hospital
b) Trauma informed care on in-patient wards
c) Using sensory interventions to decrease distress
Shelagh, Expert by Experience has shared her insights into personal admissions into hospital via a recorded interview with Niki from Mental Health Together. This 15 minute video clip is being used in the Purposeful Admissions training.
Shelagh shared:
'"It was interesting to reflect on my time in hospital and to see just how much needs to change.
It felt good to think that my work with Niki and Paul could be influential in changing attitudes and improving the experience of patients and staff on the wards."
It has not been possible to give Expert input into the other training workstreams because of very tight time schedules. Co-production work takes time! |
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Shelagh, Expert by Experience |
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Top Tips for Creating Therapeutic Relations with Patients
Based on experiences of people affected by a mental health condition.
Previously written for psychiatrists as shared in our previous e-bulletin.
Now, the document is aimed to all healthcare professionals which you can view here. |
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Co-production Training at Community Mental Health Team Away Day
We were delighted to be invited to spend time with the High Peak community mental health team recently. Apart from the fact it was a beautiful day in Hartington, it was great to help staff think about how they can include the patient voice more in their service. We were impressed with their enthusiasm to learn and take steps in the right direction.
Here are a few words from our two carer Experts who kindly gave their time to assist with the staff training.
"It was amazing to be in the same room as the CMHT team who had been treating my son for the past 20 years. I am hopeful we can move forward together in more of a joint partnership than previously." Rose, Expert Carer
'"It was wonderful to meet the team and be a part of their away day. The opportunity to be both listened to and to hear about their experiences felt good and was very valuable. That shared conversation is so necessary and important. I feel optimistic about us working together, in partnership, to help to provide the services that my son and others need." Jean, Expert Carer
Niki Glazier, Engagement Service Lead at Mental Health Together says: Co-production has been a buzz word for a while now and it's not easy to achieve. But every team can take some steps to improve the ways that they listen to their clients' views and wishes. They can also start to be more pro-active in seeking those views rather than just waiting for comments or complaints. Steps along the way to gaining enough confidence to start co-designing aspects of services together.
Helpful resources are on the Co-production Framework page including a Co-production video with Mental Health Together Expert Nina.
The Co-production Ladder: NAPPI uk - NAPPI Approach to Co-Production. |
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Jean and Rose, Experts by Experience at High Peak Away Day. |
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Living Well / Derby Wellbeing
The modernising of Community Mental Health services for adults and older adults is now available in all eight localities of Derbyshire.
With a person-centred approach, multi-agency Living Well teams enable a holistic approach encompassing people's full needs and providing support in different aspects of life such like housing, physical health or loneliness support.
If you have experience of the service, our colleagues in Living Well Engagement Team alongside Mental Health Together would like to hear your feedback! Poster below.
Find out more information on the Living Well Derbyshire website.
If you, or somebody else is in crisis, you can ring the Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service anytime 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for free on 0800 028 0077 or see other support in Derbyshire: https://bit.ly/Derbyshirecrisissupport |
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Suicide Bereavement Support
Specialist Suicide Bereavement Support – for anyone affected by a death by suicide. The Tomorrow Project is here to help anyone bereaved or affected by suicide. They provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone:
- of any age
- who might be struggling following a suicide
- supporting someone you are worried about following a suicide
- regardless of relationship to the person they lost
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Did you know about the Mental Health Support Map Derbyshire? |
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Carers Rights Day
Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.
This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21st November 2024 – and this year’s theme is ‘recognising your rights’.
Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service will be hosting a number of information and support sessions where both Carers and professionals can seek advice, training and one-to-one support from our experienced team.
View more information on the Carers Rights Day programme here. |
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Carers Information
Universal Services for Carers in Derby offer support for Derby City Carers. See their latest newsletter.
For Carers support in Derbyshire visit Derbyshire Carers where the service is called Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service.
Derby City and South Derbyshire Mental Health Carers: Self-help group that support carers in Derby City, Erewash, Amber Valley, and South Derbyshire. They meet on the third Friday of every month 11.30-2pm at The Oddfellows, Oddfellows Hall, 32 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GU.
High Peak Mental Health Carers’ Group: Run by Carers with lived experiences providing invaluable peer support. First Wednesday of each month 11:30am-1:30pm. Methodist Church, Market Place, Buxton 11.30am to 1.30pm. Contact Helen 07791 219541.
The Croft, Ripley Mental Health Carers and Carers Group: invite carers and ex-carers to a friendly group offering support. The Croft, Slack Lane, Ripley, DE5 3HF on the second Thursday of the month starting at 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Facebook page called the Croft Mental Health Carers Group. Contact Terry 07721 006100.
Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Mental Health Carers Community: are a friendly group who are trying out a new location in Loundsley Green, Chesterfield. For more information on the meeting dates and times please contact Jose on 07730 526219. |
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Chatterbox Café
Expert by Experience John co-created a fabulous well-being group, that takes place every Friday morning 10-11am at the Quad in Derby.
The well-being mental health support group has reached a one year milestone in September and welcomes you to come along if you are in the city centre. |
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Mental Health Small Grants
A new Mental Health Small Grants Fund has been launched.
Aimed at helping local voluntary and community groups and organisations to work with Derby and Derbyshire residents with their mental health.
Who can apply?
- An Unincorporated Association (a group set up with a constitution)
- A registered charity
- A CIO or CIC
You can apply for up to £5,000 and the deadline for applications is October 21st 2024.
Click here to apply.
For more information please call Joanne Keeton on 0115 9466740 or email Joanne@erewashcvs.org.uk
The grants are funded by Joined Up Care Derbyshire and are being led by Erewash Voluntary Action.
There is also Women's Health Hub Small Grants Fund with more information from Links CVS and Joined Up Care Derbyshire here.
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Clay Cross Snap n Chat
Snap and Chat is a new Mental health peer support group at Clay Cross, meeting in the foyer of Clay Cross Tesco.
 Started Saturday 21st September (every fortnight) 10am - 12pm.
For more information contact Tim at: mindscapes.photography@hotmail.com
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Free wellbeing events at Grapevine Wellbeing Centre Buxton
Menopause and Wellbeing - Tuesday 15 October, 6.45pm-8.00pm.
With Dr Emma Ward, GP and Menopause Specialist.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY – If you are unable to get a ticket, please email grapevineana@outlook.com as we may be able to repeat the talk at a future date and can keep your name on our waiting list.
Healthy Neurodivergent relationships in families, friendships and beyond - Tuesday 22 October, 6.30pm-8.00pm.
With Holly Sprake-Hill, Neurodivergence Specialist.
Anger Management - Thursday 21 November, 6.30pm-8.00pm.
With Sian Spencer-Bray, Clinical Director & Lead Psychotherapist, Therapy & Lifestyle Clinic.
Book by emailing grapevineana@outlook.com, or book securely at your leisure on Grapevine's Eventbrite page. |
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Happy Heanor - Action for Happiness
Pop along to Heanor Happy Café for a cuppa and chat this autumn as we share ideas for living a happier life through self-care.
A Happy Café is part of the Action for Happiness charity. It is a space where people can connect over tea/coffee, discover, and share ideas for living a happier life.
Book by emailing happyheanor@outlook.com or securely at your leisure on the the Happy Cafe Evenbrite. |
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Borderline Derbyshire Newsletter
Derbyshire Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group is for anyone affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) in Derbyshire and beyond. View the Autumn 2024 newsletter by opening and scrolling to the bottom. |
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Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Joined Up Care Derbyshire produces a bi-monthly newsletter which provides important updates on health and care developments around the city and county.
View the latest edition and subscribe using the button below.
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Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism bulletin
Read the latest edition of the Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism bulletin featuring:
- Black Maternal mental health awareness week
- A new mild/moderate depression support tool co-produced with patients
- Review of intensive and assertive community treatment for people with severe mental health problems
- Learning Disability and Autism updates
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Quality Conversations free training for volunteers and staff
The Quality Conversations for Mental Health training is a 3-hour training course to help participants develop more confidence for everyday conversations with people around mental health.
Who it’s for?
It is for staff and volunteers from statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations, working in Derbyshire County or Derby City.
Find out more and book your place here. |
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Derbyshire Mental Health Forum News
We love receiving the Derbyshire Mental Health Forum News, sign up to receive the latest in your inbox. And see the latest editions here.
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A message on Winter Fuel Allowance support |
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Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed or in need of urgent mental health help, you can now call 111 and press 2, or visit 111.nhs.uk/ 24/7 to speak with a trained professional 24/7, 365 days a year.
You can also still use the mental health helpline and support service number on 0800 028 0077.
If the helpline team feel you would benefit from some face-to-face support, you may be invited to the ‘Safe Haven’, where you can continue to discuss your problems in a calm, welcoming environment with people who understand what you're going through. These centres in Derby and Chesterfield are open every evening from 4:30pm - 12:30am.
The Trust improved access for Deaf people. SignVideo allows deaf or hard of hearing people to make BSL interpreted videos calls via their electronic device.
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Text based services here for you
Text 'TOUGH' to 85258 for free, confidential text based support available 24/7.
More information below. |
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If you have any feedback, or questions, please email us at: ddicb.mentalhealthtogether@nhs.net
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Disclaimer:
While every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this bulletin are accurate and up-to-date NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board do not accept any responsibility of any omission or inaccuracy as it is not deliberate. Nevertheless, we will appreciate provision of accurate information to improve our work. Where links are provided to external content, NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board holds no responsibility for such content or accuracy.
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