Post by wendy on Dec 19, 2007 11:55:01 GMT -1
Edited by Wendy Edwards[glow=red,2,300][/glow][glow=red,2,300][/glow] 
World Mental Health Day
This year World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2007 was celebrated at an event in Aylesbury organised by OBMH (Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust). The day promoted physical fitness and mental well-being. A number of activities were on offer including meditation and massage. A football tournament took place throughout the day and was won by Aylesbury Academicals. Martin Keowne, a former Arsenal football player, presented a trophy to the winning team. The day was reported as a great success.
In Oxford the day was celebrated at the University High Street at the midday Eucharist. Many service users attended the service, which was led by the Reverend Donald Reece. The sermon was preached by former OBMH chaplain, Canon Beaumont Stevenson. and the intercessions were led by Wendy Edwards. Most people stayed for the lovely lunch provided by the church's 'Vaults Cafe'. There was also an information stall with leaflets about a range of mental health issues. The feedback from those who attended was very positive.
The Gemini Project in Oxford also celebrated the day with an Open Afternoon, which allowed people to visit and find out about the activities that the centre offers, and to meet clients and staff.
;DOxford Survivors New Day Centre
Oxford Survivors is 16 years old and has just moved to a new venue at Blackbird Leys Community Centre. On Friday 16th November 2007, Andrew Smith MP cut the ribbon and made a speech. The event had good media coverage and was featured throughout the day on ITV Central News.
The centre is primarily for people with mental health problems aged 16 years + and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10.30am-3.30pm. Subsidised lunches and beverages are available.
Tel. 01865 455868
Email: oxfordsurvivors@supanet.com
Am I OK?- a new website for young people at risk of developing psychosisThis website has been developed by two clinicians, Keith Butler and Steve Bell from the Bucks Early Intervention Service (OBMH). This is a colourful and easy to access site that addresses questions and concerns that young people may have about their mental health. It also helps them to identify 'at risk' mental health states and signposts them to appropriate services.The site avoids jargon, contains other people's stories and gives a link that enables a person to find their nearest GP. There is also a list of other helpful websites. Check it out at: www.am-i-ok.co.uk
The background to the development of the website can be found at www.obmh.nhs.uk
IMPACT's CPA (Care Programme Approach) Survey
In November Wendy Edwards and Sue Batty met again with Fenella Trevillion, Head of Joint Commissioning at Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT). We had a good meeting and feel that we have made a good contact at the PCT. Fenella confirmed that because of the Service User and Carer Involvement Review, the PCT would be unable to provide us with funding at this time for our survey.
This was disappointing news but we have decided that we will proceed with our survey. We will carry out a pilot survey and hope that a larger survey might be carried out with the involvement of the PCT and OBMH at some time in the future. We will,of course, share our results with organisations in both the statutory and voluntary sector.
We want to get as many completed surveys as possible, so look out in the post or for us bringing a survey to a day centre near you!
IMPACT's Car Boot Sale Success[/color]
Good news to report about IMPACT's recently held car boot sale at OXRAD in October. despite it being a nice day there was quite a small turnout but we still managed to raise £105, which is an IMPACT record!
We intend to hold another bot sale at the end of January, so please save any unwanted Christmas presents, you never know, perhaps we can beat our record again.
In- Patient Care
Please contact IMPACT with your experiences of in-patient care. Sue Batty and Wendy Edwards will be writing a paper soon.
World Mental Health DayThis year World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2007 was celebrated at an event in Aylesbury organised by OBMH (Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust). The day promoted physical fitness and mental well-being. A number of activities were on offer including meditation and massage. A football tournament took place throughout the day and was won by Aylesbury Academicals. Martin Keowne, a former Arsenal football player, presented a trophy to the winning team. The day was reported as a great success.
In Oxford the day was celebrated at the University High Street at the midday Eucharist. Many service users attended the service, which was led by the Reverend Donald Reece. The sermon was preached by former OBMH chaplain, Canon Beaumont Stevenson. and the intercessions were led by Wendy Edwards. Most people stayed for the lovely lunch provided by the church's 'Vaults Cafe'. There was also an information stall with leaflets about a range of mental health issues. The feedback from those who attended was very positive.
The Gemini Project in Oxford also celebrated the day with an Open Afternoon, which allowed people to visit and find out about the activities that the centre offers, and to meet clients and staff.
;DOxford Survivors New Day Centre
Oxford Survivors is 16 years old and has just moved to a new venue at Blackbird Leys Community Centre. On Friday 16th November 2007, Andrew Smith MP cut the ribbon and made a speech. The event had good media coverage and was featured throughout the day on ITV Central News.
The centre is primarily for people with mental health problems aged 16 years + and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10.30am-3.30pm. Subsidised lunches and beverages are available.
Tel. 01865 455868
Email: oxfordsurvivors@supanet.com
Am I OK?- a new website for young people at risk of developing psychosisThis website has been developed by two clinicians, Keith Butler and Steve Bell from the Bucks Early Intervention Service (OBMH). This is a colourful and easy to access site that addresses questions and concerns that young people may have about their mental health. It also helps them to identify 'at risk' mental health states and signposts them to appropriate services.The site avoids jargon, contains other people's stories and gives a link that enables a person to find their nearest GP. There is also a list of other helpful websites. Check it out at: www.am-i-ok.co.ukThe background to the development of the website can be found at www.obmh.nhs.uk
IMPACT's CPA (Care Programme Approach) SurveyIn November Wendy Edwards and Sue Batty met again with Fenella Trevillion, Head of Joint Commissioning at Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT). We had a good meeting and feel that we have made a good contact at the PCT. Fenella confirmed that because of the Service User and Carer Involvement Review, the PCT would be unable to provide us with funding at this time for our survey.
This was disappointing news but we have decided that we will proceed with our survey. We will carry out a pilot survey and hope that a larger survey might be carried out with the involvement of the PCT and OBMH at some time in the future. We will,of course, share our results with organisations in both the statutory and voluntary sector.
We want to get as many completed surveys as possible, so look out in the post or for us bringing a survey to a day centre near you!
IMPACT's Car Boot Sale Success[/color]Good news to report about IMPACT's recently held car boot sale at OXRAD in October. despite it being a nice day there was quite a small turnout but we still managed to raise £105, which is an IMPACT record!
We intend to hold another bot sale at the end of January, so please save any unwanted Christmas presents, you never know, perhaps we can beat our record again.
In- Patient CarePlease contact IMPACT with your experiences of in-patient care. Sue Batty and Wendy Edwards will be writing a paper soon.