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Post by wendy on May 31, 2007 12:20:21 GMT -1
There has been some confusion about the ban of the use of mobile phones on the acute wards at OBMH. As far as I understand the reason for this is to reduce noise and to protect people's privacy. Most phones have cameras and the trust needs to protect patient's and staff from having their photo taken or a video made of them in a mental health setting. The Trust recognises that people's social networks are important and the use of mobiles is allowed outside the wards. At least one ward provides lockers to store phones.
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Post by wendy on May 31, 2007 12:23:06 GMT -1
Wendy Edwards can provide information about getting involved at the local mental health trust (OBMH)., and put you in touch with the appropriate person there.
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Post by wendy on May 31, 2007 12:28:29 GMT -1
There is a local MDF/Bipolar self-help group that meets in Oxford. The group is for and run by people with the diagosis, and their partners, families and friends. It provides a safe place for mutual support, exchange of information and coping strategies. Regular guest speakers are arranged.
Excluding the month of August, the group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
The group meets in
The Garden Room, Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles Oxford (next to the Eagle and Child pub).
Further information can be obtained by ringing the London HQ on 0845 630540 or by emailing them mdf@mdf.org.uk
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Post by wendy on May 31, 2007 12:30:11 GMT -1
There is a new online database of mental health and community services in Oxfordshire www.omhi.org.uk |
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Post by wendy on May 31, 2007 12:40:48 GMT -1
Alastair Campbell. former Director of Communications at 10 Downing Street, is giving a talk in aid of Oxfordshire Mind - Alastair Campbell on mental health, his and anyone else's-It's on Thursday 7th June at 5.30 pm at the Taylor Institution, St Giles, Oxford (next to the Ashmolean). Admission £5 (£3 concession-unwaged/students).
Alastair Campbell suffered a complete nervous breakdown and has since been involved with raising mental health issues and combating stigma.
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