08/05/2007

Volunteers needed!

Social Group Facilitator.

Help is required working with mental health service users in Cambridge. The role of Social Group Facilitator requires someone to attend and help facilitate evening social event calendar groups by befriending group members and encouraging their participation in the group. This role is currently unpaid but offers the opportunity to gain work-experience, and a reference for those hoping to gain work in this field. For more information and a chance to talk about the role informally contact Sue Waterhouse or Catherine Perkins Telephone: 01223 533300
or Email at Catherine.Perkins@cambsmh.nhs.uk
or Sue.Waterhouse@cambsmh.nhs.uk

23/04/2007 - Vacancies

ADVOCACY SERVICE MANAGER: £28221 to 29859 p.a. 35 hrs

CIAS are looking for an experienced manager to develop our mental health advocacy service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. They are currently re-shaping the service delivery arrangements, so this is an opportunity for you to provide strategic leadership and make your mark on the service.

You will have a strong commitment to service user empowerment and a clear vision of how you would ensure that effective advocacy was delivered to improve outcomes for our clients. Additionally, you will be expected to challenge stigma, prejudice and discrimination, with the view to enabling people with mental health problems to improve their experience of services.

ADVOCATE £19614 to £22293 p.a.
35 hrs based in Cambridge
17.5hrs (pro rata) based in Peterborough
CIAS need effective communicators, with a strong commitment to advocacy, to work directly adults who experience mental health problems. This will be achieved through enabling people, to access information about their rights, to speak up for themselves and challenge prejudice and discrimination. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in the field of mental health or advocacy to make a real difference to people’s lives.

TRUSTEE / DIRECTOR

CIAS are wishing to recruit people who have a business or management background or fundraising experience to become Trustees / Directors. An interest in promoting mental well being is an essential requirement. People with personal experience of mental health services are particularly welcomed. The posts do not attract any remuneration although expenses are paid. The Board and Advisory Committee meet at approximately two monthly intervals.

CIAS are an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community, people who have experienced mental health problems should feel encouraged to apply.

For an application pack please telephone 01733 758211 or e-mail dave.musson@cias.org.uk
For an informal discussion about any of the above posts please contact Karen Edwards on 01733 758278 or Malcolm Turner 01733 758211.

Closing date for all posts is Wednesday 9 May 2007 at 5pm

30/04/2007

The Cambridge MH Resource Centre will be hosting a series of 7 information workshops for people interested in exploring and or accessing training, education, volunteering or work opportunities.

Date Topic
6th June 2007 Introductory Session
13th June 2007 Making a change
20th June 2007 Managing finances
27th June 2007 Education & training
4th July 2007 Access to Websites
11th July 2007 Choices & opportunities
18th July 2007 Action planning

05/04/2007

Cambridge Law Centre (CLC) is the new name for the Cambridge Independent Advice Centre (CIAC)

09/02/2007

FREE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION TRAINING COURSE FROM OPEN UP

Do you want to take positive action in tackling discrimination,
but don’t know where to start?

click here to download a poster (word file) about the free training event

'Stepping Stones'
Motivation and self-esteem training mornings
A series of free short courses designed to boost your motivation and self esteem, whether you’re looking for a job or further education or if you just want to feel more confident about your skills and potential. More details are available by contacting Red2Green. click here to download a information leaflet (pdf format)

16/01/2007

For some information about Red2Green's Advance project click here to download a copy of their latest newsletter.

12/12/2006

The Cambridge MH Resource Centre is looking for volunteers to work in the Café. They require volunteers to work in the café for one to three sessions per week (a session can be between two and three hours). Volunteers are required to serve drinks and snacks / help with the cash register. Contact Fabien Tel: 01223 359561 to find out more.

Volunteers needed!
If you enjoy regular walking and would like to know more about becoming a Volunteer Walk Leader on the Cambridge Healthy Walks Scheme please contact Juliet Fabb by telephone on 01223 457543, or write to Juliet Fabb, Sports Development Officer, Active Communities, Hobson House, 44 St Andrews Street, Cambridge CB2 3AS or Email: juliet.fabb@cambridge.gov.uk

14/11/2006
Just to let you know that Red2Green’s Amber project will be starting to run drop-in sessions as from Monday 20th November between 10-2pm at Citylife House.

The sessions will run every Monday and Friday and will cover different work related topics.

We are also launching Amber on Tuesday 21st November at 10 am onwards at Ely Job Centre Plus.
Katie Bradley 01223 811662 Email Katie.bradley@red2green.org

Cambridge MH Resource Centre
Open Day (No. 2)

Tuesday 7 November 2006
11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

47 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 1HT
Tel: 01223 359561

We are developing links with partners like RFET, Red2Green, Job Centre Plus, and CRC Student Support & Music Department, who will be here on the day, so why not come along and meet them or pick up information about Community Education, Lifelong Learning and Fitzwilliam Museum & Kettles Yard courses.
Alternatively, simply come along to our friendly café – staff will be available to answer any queries you may have about our referral process and new opportunities available. There will be musical entertainment on the day, by local musicians accessing the Music Pathways

12/10/2006

Opportunities.

A volunteer is required to help Judy Dean a Project Manager at Fulbourn Hospital with a variety of admin tasks. The work will depend on what skills and experience you have. The hours worked can flexible, however a minimum of 4 to 6 per week is required. Someone who is confident about their I.T./computer skills is desirable. This is an unpaid voluntary position where the successful candidate would be carrying out work with a view to gaining valuable experience and an opportunity to obtain a reference in the future. Further information is available by contacting Judy Dean (Tuesdays-Thursdays) Tel: 01223 218738 or email: judy.dean@cambsmh.nhs.uk

Opportunities.

The INVIGORATE Programme require Volunteer Assistants.
The programme has been running for a number of years and aims to promote and provide physical activity opportunities for community mental health service users.
Often the people who attend, are not necessarily there to play sport or exercise, are there to meet other people and interact with other service users and at the same time improving their physical and mental health through physical activity.
The role of a facilitator would be to meet and greet new attendees and welcome them to the group and introduce them to others. It would also be to promote other groups/physical activity opportunities that exist. Some of the centres that we work with have leisure cards and forms that need to be filled in by the participants, so it may be the facilitator helps the attendee with that also, as it can be a little daunting for some people on their first session. A friendly face can help put that individual at ease and can make all the difference as to whether or not their experience is a positive one.


Personality is more important than fitness in this post!

There is potential for this post to become paid employment for the right person, there is also the possibility of obtaining some qualifications if appropriate . Further information is available by contacting Judy Dean (Tuesdays-Thursdays)
Telephone: 01223 218738 or email: judy.dean@cambsmh.nhs.uk

More detailed information about these groups can be found by downloading the Invigorate leaflet (2mb pdf).

05/10/2006

Amber Programme contact details added to Red2Green page click here to visit the page

02/09/2006

THE FRIENDS OF FULBOURN HOSPITAL
AND THE COMMUNITY
The Friends’ Annual General Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, 11th October, at 7.00 p.m.
at St John’s Church Hall, Hills Road, Cambridge
The Bishop of Huntingdon will preside
Light refreshments will be available from 6.30 p.m.

Following a brief business meeting there will be a talk by
Professor Robert Hinshelwood on
‘SUFFERING INSANITY’
Professor Hinshelwood is Professor of Psychoanalysis at the University of Essex. Among his research interests is the application of psychoanalysis to social sciences, therapeutic communities and group dynamics.

~ Further information from the Hon. Secretary on 01223 315691 ~

30/08/2006

Talk To Frank
w: www.talktofrank.com/
t: 0800 77 66 00 (24hrs)
Textphone: 0800 917 8765
Offers advice and information about drugs. You can call 24 hrs a day, every day - calls from landlines are free and will not show up on your phone bill.

28/08/2006
Next Working Together Lunch
15th September
12.00 - 2.00pm
Anglia Ruskin University, East Road (Helmore Room 251) Cambridge

Emmaus: Building a community with homeless people Jane Bain
Services at Wintercomfort: Lucine Harrison
Cambridge Cyrenians Mental Health Team:
Val Oliver, Gary Lee & David Shortt
Cambridge Celebrates Age/International Day for Older People: Dorothy Runnicles

Date of the next meeting 15th December

24/08/2006

Funding Fair 2006
for South Cambs and Cambridge City
Churchill College
Storey's Way,
Cambridge
CB3 0PS
Thursday 14th September
3.00pm - 7.00pm

20/06/2006

Red2Green agency page updated click here for further information.

06/06/2006

BACK
INTO
TRAINING /
Education / Employment

A SERIES OF INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING TRAINING, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERING, WORK OPPORTUNITIES.

Come to all or some of the BITE Sessions.

The User Employment Programme will be hosting a series of information sessions on the following dates:

26th July 2006 - Introductory Session
2nd August 2006 -Opportunities and Options
9th August 2006 -Education & Training opportunities
16th August 2006 - Application Forms and Interviews
23rd August 2006 - Benefits Issues
30th August 2006 - Action Planning

All Sessions will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am to 1.00 pm at The Cambridge Mental Resource Centre 47-51 Norfolk Street Cambridge CB1 2LD.

The sessions aim to provide information and support for service users, carers, and staff.

Places are limited so please contact Christina Beamish to book a place
Or to request further information.

The Cambridge Mental Health Resource Centre
47-51 Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LD

Tel:01223 359561
E-mail
Christina.Beamish@cambsmh.nhs.uk

19/5/2006

Vacancy - Mental Health Advocate - based in Cambridge - Cambridgeshire Independent Advocacy Service, Peterborough and Fenland Mind. Closing date 12th June 2006. For further information and/or an application pack please call 01733 758278 quoting re:CambsAd.

26/4/2006

User Employment programme contact details updated UEP

19/4/2006

New opening hours and contact details added to the agency page for the
CAMBRIDGE MH RESOURCE CENTRE

18/4/2006

New opening hours and contact details added to the agency page for the TENISON ROAD CENTRE .

13/4/2006

Strengthening Service User and Carer Involvement in Research: A free one day conference for service users, carers and staff who are involved in or are interested in becoming involved in research. To be held at Buckden, Cambridge on 21st April For further information contact Iliana Rokkou on 01480 398777 or Helen Phillips on 01223 746144

email iliana.rokkou@cambsmh.nhs.uk.

Learning and Teaching about Mental Health: This meeting will provide opportunities to share approaches to learn & teach about Mental Health, it will also allow you to network with others in this field. It will take place on 18th May 11am – 3pm at Maris Centre, Cambridge. If you are interested in attending, please contact, Jill Anderson at mhhe@swap.ac.ukor Tel 01524 592836

6/4/2006

New Resource Centre at Norfolk Street details updated.

4/4/2006

Project mentors needed

Businesses are being asked to help Cambridgeshire adults with disabilities or mental health needs who want to get back into work.

The county council has appealed for businesses willing to take part in its Ways into Work project, which aims to find part-time work experience placements for people with disabilities.

Each placement would consist of several hours each week, and last for three months. The council provides a mentor for each person on work experience, or can train a company employee as a mentor.

Susan Davies, the council's adult special needs assistant, said: "Placements like these can really assist people to move forward in their lives by helping them re-build confidence and acquire new skills.

"The benefits aren't all one way either. Placements can help a business to broaden its outlook."

For more information contact Ms Davies on (01223) 718 484.

28/3/2006

Contact information updates click here to visit contact page

17/3/2006

New telephone numbers updated for Norfolk Street Resource Centre and VON Services.

2/3/2006

Working Together Lunch

Launch of Recovery web site and a chance to see the quilt featured previously
New Images added - click here to see them

Working Together for Recovery

workingtogetherforrecovery.co.uk

Date: Friday 24th March
Time: 12-2pm
At: Anglian Ruskin University,
Helmore Building Room 251
East Rd, Cambridge

For further information please contact either
Judy Dean, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mental Health Trust on (01223 218738)
Email judy.dean@cambsmh.nhs.uk or
Jeremy Symes, Cambridge Regional College on (01223 532283) Email jsymes@camre.ac.uk

22/2/2006.
The new resource centre at Norfolk Street drop-in café, with internet facilities, providing a focus for accessing information and advice on mental health services, activities, health promotion events, wider community networks and agencies is Now Open 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Monday to Friday.

A new 'Recovery' web site is being developed and will be launched at the March Working Together Lunch the site can be found at :
www.workingtogetherforrecovery.co.uk/index

6/2/2006
A profile for the new resource centre has been added click here to view the details .Further details will follow.
6/2/2006
The Vocational Opportunities Network (VON) will have a new address and telephone number as of 14/2/2006. You can write to them:
C/O The Cambridge MH Resource Centre
47-51 Norfolk Street
Cambridge CB1 2LD
Telephone 01223 464010

30/1/2006

new page added for click below to view.
Cambridge Women's Resource Centre

25/1/2006
New Images added - click here to see them

20/1/2006
Cam-mind, Cambridge Regional College, & Lifecraft pages all updated.

17/1/2006
New 'other agencies' page now online. I am working on a further 8 pages. If your agency is not mentioned or your page needs updating please get in touch.

© Ken Kettle 2006