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Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service is a dedicated support service aimed at providing support to carers and family members who care for individuals with mental health, and stonham information pack is fall of information about services and resources around Birmingham, working very closely with services around the city.Website: https://bhammhcarer.homegroup.org.ukTRANSCRIPT
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Information
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Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support
March
Pack for CarersPack for CarersPack for CarersPack for Carers
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Be Involved in our
Client Involvement and
Diversity opportunities.
March 2014 Edition 20.
Diversity 3
Client 4
Pride 6
Health and Talk Online 8
Release Project 16
Positive Mental Health Group 21
Carers Groups 27
Involved
0121 380 4949
Do you want to add Stories in our monthly newsletter
Do you have ideas about bringing carers together
Would you like to be Involved then let us know
by contacting our information and referral line
On 0121 380 4949
Get
Contribute
articles.
Poems
Photographs
Art Work
Access our service by contacting us on:
Some information inside this issue:
Alternatively Email: [email protected]
https://bhammhcarer.homegroup.org.uk
Information and Referral Line
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Birmingham and Solihull
Equality & Diversity
Client Involvement
The way we do Business:
A business that encourages a diverse culture
Attracts people and helps it perform at its best.
Diversity and Client Involvement
Working in partnership to help support people within their local
communities, working together to help prevent social isolation and
improve access to services that people sometimes so desperately
need.
How to apply, ask your local client involvement and diversity representative for more information by phoning our infor-
mation and referral line : 0121 380 4949.
Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service, Unit 3, Holt Court North,
Heneage Street West, Aston Science Park, Birmingham, B7 4AX.
Be Involve
d
We regularly
meet up to bring ideas
together to ensure that we are
continually improving our service with
the help of our clients,
if you like to attend any events please call:
0121 380 4949
Have You Say 18th March 2014
10am to 4.30pm
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PALS customer relations (Patient Advice & Liaison Service) Can provide information on a range of mental health matters, and liaison with all Trust services.
Website: www.bsmhft.nhs.uk
Please note that the PALS team is NOT a medical team. If you have an immediate health prob-lem please contact NHS Direct (0845 46 47) or your GP.
The service aims to advise and support patients, their families and carers provide information about NHS services and the options available to you listen to your comments, compliments, concerns, suggestions or queries. Pals can help you resolve any problems or concerns you may have, as quickly as possible PALS acts independently when handling patient and family concerns, liaising with staff, managers and, where appropriate, relevant organisations to negotiate immediate or prompt solutions.
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Venue To Be Confirmed
Say
what
you think is
Important
Get involved your own way The involvement of carers is crucial in helping us to deliver exceptional services that are designed around what you, our customers and clients want and need now and in the future. Our Steering Group will be open to all our peer groups it is a great opportunity for individuals to meet and get involved. For more information about our steering group and other carers groups please call our information and referral line on 0121 380 4949, and a dedicated member of our team will be more than happy to help with your enquiry.
Please Call:
0121 380 4949 for further information.
Stonham Carers Steering Group
Sit in
the driving sit an
d steer
the directio
n of our serv
ice.
Have your
say
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Menu of Support
What is Building Birmingham
Scholarship?
The Building Birmingham Scholarship pro-
gramme provides access to a range of education,
employment and training opportunities for talented
young people aged between 16 and 24 years of
age wishing to pursue a career in the construction
and built environment sector.
The scholarship programme offers a flexible menu
of support tailored to meet the needs of individual
young people ranging from access to work
placements, internships, apprenticeships and other
employment opportunities and access to a bursary
fund to help towards tuition fees for Birmingham
residents attending a Birmingham university.
New startersNew startersNew startersNew starters
PERSONAL ALLOWANCE FUND (YEAR 1 ONLY)
A one‐off single payment to help kick start your
learning and development journey at higher
education with help towards purchasing of
either a travel pass, books, materials,
laptop/PC/tablet or extra help towards costs to
cover essential childcare.
Up to £500
BURSARY FUND (YEAR 1 ONLY) A
Up to £3,000
Whether you are living independently or living with par‐
ents, the cost of living is equally important. So, if you
are looking for help and support with day‐to‐day living
costs, including rent, university trips or leisure activities,
access to the bursary fund may be right for you.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND (YEAR 1 ONLY) B
We understand the prospect of going to university and
leaving with large debts may make you think twice
about studying at higher education level. That is why we
have created a scholarship fund that could help pay a
contribution towards your tuition fees. Up to £3,000
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INTERNSHIP (YEAR 1 ONLY) C
Are you looking to combine study and get some
hands on experience?
Internship opportunities are available for people
wanting to get valuable experience during the
summer. Get up to 16 weeks paid experience in
between studies and ‘Earn while U Learn’!
Up to £3,000
ExtrasExtrasExtrasExtras
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FUND
For students who have been supported through
the scholarship programme in year one, passed
their first year of study and are aspiring to
continuing studies at higher education. This fund
can be used either to support your living costs or
contribute towards tuition fees. (Max 2 years)
Up to £2,500
50/50
Students can have the option between a bursary
fund, partial tuition fee waiver or a combination
of both, depending on which best suits and
meets your circumstances and individual needs
during your studies. (Max 2 years)
OPTIONAL
ComplimentaryComplimentaryComplimentaryComplimentary
INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE (IAG)
Access to enhanced quality information, advice
and guidance about learning, development and
the wide ranging career pathway opportunities
available within the construction and built
environment sectors.
£ FREE
WORK / SUMMER PLACEMENTS
£ FREE
Are you thinking about exploring the construction or
built environment sector as a career pathway?
Not too sure which profession to choose?
Try a taster placement with our partner organisations
to get an introduction to the world of construction
and built environment sector and see what is
best suited for you! Free
PERSONALISED LEARNING
Access to a personalised structured programme
of learning tailored to meet your needs and
aspirations, focussing on your development,
learning new skills, developing your confidence
and helping you achieve your full potential.
£ FREE
SECOND CHANCES
Whether you are unemployed or have
experienced a period of being Not in Education,
Employment or Training (NEET). There is advice,
support and opportunities available for young
people wanting a ‘second chance’ to re‐engage
back into education, employment and training
within the construction and built environment
sectors. £ FREE
Eligibility
- Be planning to go to / have secured a place on a
higher education course at a local Birmingham
university (Aston University, Birmingham City
University or University of Birmingham);
- Not already have a degree, this must be your first
degree.
- Be a Birmingham resident for three years or
more;
- Live within a priority ward or area in Birmingham
(including Aston, Ladywood, Lozells & East
Handsworth, Nechells, Soho, Sparkbrook and
Washwood Heath);
AND/OR
- Live within an area of a Birmingham Municipal
Housing Trust (BMHT) development (for more
information visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/bmht);
- Have a low household family income
(up to £26,000);
- Be aged under 25 at the start of the course;
- Be a UK commonwealth or EU citizen with
Indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
To be eligible for the Building Birmingham Scholar-
ship programme you must:
For more information contact:
Aman Lal, Project Manager
Telephone: 0121 675 3282Email:
Building Birmingham Scholarships.
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Birmingham Hearts and Minds is an innovative service for
people in Birmingham with concerns about memory loss or early
stage dementia. If you require further information please contact one
of our advisers on:
0121 700 7383 or 0121 700 7385.
Northfield ECOCENTRE
Energy Advice, courses and Events Community Projects and Family Activities
Contact Details:
Northfield Eco Centre Church Road, Northfield
Birmingham, B31 2LB
www.northfieldecocentre.org
Telephone:
0121 448 0119
See and hear people’s real-life
experiences of health and illness
Share your own
experiences on
My youth health talk and
My health talk.
On Healthtalkonline.org and Youthhealthtalk.org,
you can watch video clips from interviews with
over 2,000 people, all sharing their stories of
health and illness. Find out how they make
decisions, choose treatments, tell their friends and
family, manage work and social life.
They don’t look for just the most extreme or
shocking stories that you might see in the news.
All interviews are done by Oxford University,
with people from all walks of life. So you can be
sure of a balanced range of opinions and
experiences.
Helping one another… there when you need it
Cancer
Nerves & brain
Mental health
Dying & bereavement
Chronic health issues
Intensive care
Heart disease Bones & joints
Pregnancy & children
Carers
Living with disability
Medical research
Later life
Healthtalkonine.org is the website of The DIPEx Charity PO Box 428,
Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 9EU Tel: 01865 201330 [email protected]
DIPEx is a registered charity no.1087019 June 2011
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Ethnic Communities
Sexual Health Promotion Service
The sexual health promotion service has been commissioned to prioritise two par-
Help with depression and anxiety
Birmingham Healthy Minds You don't need to cope alone. Talk to someone in confidence, contact
Birmingham Healthy Minds, an NHS Service.
Birmingham Healthy Minds is an NHS primary care psychological therapies service
that works closely with Birmingham GPs. BHM offers advice, information and brief
psychological talking therapies for people aged 16 and over, who are often feeling anx-
ious, low in mood or depressed.
How do I know if Birmingham Healthy Minds is right for me? Can you identify with the following thoughts or feelings, persistently over the last two weeks?
•Feeling low and unhappy for much of the time.
•Unable to control feelings of anxiety or panic.
•Feeling stressed in general and not sure how to cope.
•Worried about changes in your thoughts and behaviour.
Alternatively, you can refer yourself by calling our service on 0121 301 2525.
We will be able to answer your call between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, your GP can refer you to us by sending us your details and you can ask your
GP to notify us of any special requirements in accessing our service, for example if English
is not your first language and you require an interpreter.
text 'BHM' to 60777 and Birmingham Healthy Minds will call you back*.
By texting 60777 you are agreeing for Birmingham Healthy Minds to contact you
(Who are a part of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust)
to receive further information about the service. The text will cost the price of a standard
rate text message. If you require further information please visit our links page.
www.birminghamhealthyminds.org
Caring for carers is a course to prepare participants, both carers and professionals to-
gether, to deliver an eleven-week programme covering information sharing, coping
strategies and support to carers of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Caring for carers is run by the Meriden Family Programme. This is achieved through ex-
periential learning, and the provision of an extensive range of written materials. A de-
tailed manual has been prepared with eleven modules covering the following topics:
• Introduction – the experience of mental health
problems in a family
• Experiences of caring
• Information sharing – assessment and
treatments
• Information on local mental health ser-
vices
• Communication in families
• Communicating with professionals
• Problem solving
• Dealing with crisis and relapse management
• Recovery and hope
• Taking care of your own health
Since 2005 the “Caring for Carers” programme has been delivered on a number of occa-
sions and has been adapted to meet the needs of specific groups of carers. A Black and Mi-
nority Ethnic (BME) programme had been produced, and also a substance misuse adapta-
tion, both of which received excellent feedback and evaluation. Supporting Carers Better.
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Caring for Carers
To find out more about Caring for Carers please contact The Meriden Family Programme on: 0121 301 2895 Or our information and referral line on: 0121 380 4949
Tall Trees The Uffculme Centre 80 Queensbridge Road Moseley Birmingham West Midlands B13 8QY
http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/
http://mhinnovation.net/innovation/
Commitment to develop, evaluate, and scale up promo-tion, prevention and treatment innovations for mental health around the world.
The Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) was initiated in June 2013 to nurture this commitment, and accelerate progress towards implementation of these innovations with the ultimate goal of reducing the global burden of mental health.
MHIN is supported by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine’s Centre for Global Mental Health and the World Health Organization’s Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Mental Health Innovation Network seeks to improve the lives of those affected by Mental Health globally, by facilitating the development and uptake of effective innovations to reduce the challenges individuals face.
MHIN hosts and maintains an online database of innovations in global mental health.
Providing an overview of each innovation and its impact.
Designed to link users directly to tools, publications, and other materials developed by the innovators.
Currently, the network highlights innovations in treatment and care,
acknowledging those already affected by mental health.
Innovations are not endorsed by MHIN, but rather shared in the interest of open access to information and ideas.
They aim to support, encourage and motivate young people in the Aston area. Getting them off the streets and into something positive such as sports, camping, music, drama, youth clubs and more. The activities and workshops they can take part in will chal-lenge their young minds, guiding them into employment, training and education. The youth club started because of the needs of young peo-ple in Aston. They were out on the street hanging around the shops and had nowhere to go. Young people in the area got together and worked out a plan.
The youth club aim to empower young
people to become leaders in the community
instead of followers.
Aston Community Youth Project (ACYP)
Address:
Lichfield Road Methodist Church, Lichfield Road
Aston, Birmingham, B6 5SX
TEL: 0121 326 7971
Aston Community Youth Project
For more information please contact:
Produced by DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome. International Dance Festival Birmingham (also known as IDFB) is a major biennial festival that presents a world-class pro-gramme of performance and participation in theatres and public spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
IDFB 2014 The international Dance Festival 2014 takes place between
Thursday 24 April and Sunday 25 May 2014
Gardening Services
If your garden has become unmanageable and overgrown our team may
be able to help you.
Brambles are our business and we can cut back and clear overgrown areas
and generally tidy up your garden to make it less challenging.
One off visits or regular maintenance available at reasonable cost.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact:
Jean Sheldon
BITA Pathways 201-206, Alcester St,
Digbeth,
Birmingham B12 0NQ
Tel: 0121 773 1455 (option 4)
The group is open to anyone with an interest in promoting a greater awareness of
mental health issues across the communities of Birmingham and Solihull. Your
chance to share information, news & views with statutory agencies, voluntary sector
organisations, user groups - and individual users/carers/staff.
Monthly Networking Meeting dates for 2014
Come and join one of the biggest mental health
networking meetings in the Midlands, every month!
Just turn up – no need to book.
Meetings include guest speakers, information table, light refreshments
& a chance to chat and catch up.
Thursday 27th March 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 24th April 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 29th May 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 26th June 2014 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 31st July 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 28th August 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 25th September 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 30th October 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 27th November 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 18th December 2014 – from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT Matchbox Café 38—40 Holloway Circus City Centre B1 1EQ
Just a short walk from all city centre rail stations and bus stops.
The café is located next to Birmingham LGBT Health and Wellbeing Centre, opposite
the Chinese Pogada traffic Island and the Radisson Hotel
BUS ROUTE 61 and 63 stop at HF1 outside the café. The journey is just two stops
from the Rotunda / Bullring centre, board buses outside the boots store.
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) at BSMHFT can offer information on this group and
other voluntary or user groups within Birmingham and Solihull – Phone 0800 953 0045
Positive Mental Health Group
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The Beechcroft
Centre
501 Slade Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 7JG
Tel: 0121 237 3761
Managing Wellbeing through Music
Voice Hearing Support Group
Our service is FREE and funded through Birmingham City Council and the Primary Care Trust, offered across the city 7 days a week including some evenings and weekends.
Email:
Visit our website:
www.birminghammind.org
Sewing for Relaxation Laughter Yoga
1-2-1 Personal Support & Goal Setting
Simple Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Read
ing for W
ellbeing
Creative Arts & Craft
Men’s Health and Wellbeing
And Much Much More
Get Fit and Feel Energised
with Zumba
Birmingham Mind Wellbeing & Recovery Service Our service aims to support you to take control of
your mental health for a happier and healthier
lifestyle
Gain Inner Peace with Guided Relaxation
Anxiety
& Depressio
n
Coping Skills
Every Tuesday
1.30-4pm
Information Open afternoon
The Beechcroft Centre
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Carers UK Carers UK Contact Information: Telephone: 0121 355 1006 ( Mon - Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm ) Helpline: 0121 681 6086 ( Out of Office Hours ) Email: [email protected]
Address: Community Hub, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1RN
West Midlands Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
In the West Midlands, they carry out their service through thei regional office in Birmingham, home-based workers and volunteers. Working at a local and regional level, they have up to date information on local services and support for families.
Contact a family West Midlands team offers: Advice, information and support to help families find out what is available locally, including workshops, events, opportunities, and they provide a regular newsletters and ebulletins with useful information for families.
National freephone helpline 0808 808 3555 Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5pm, or visit their website: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/westmidlands
Carers Advocacy Service in Birmingham
Carers Advocacy Service can help support carers to: Get help if they cant cope Apply for services Make a complaint Speak up in meetings Get help if their situation changes This service is free for carers in Birmingham Phone: 0800 29 49 490 Email: [email protected]
CERS Team
The CERS team will then work with the Carer and the person they care for to put together a Contingency Plan detailing what they want to happen in an emergency, for use in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency affecting the carer, CERS will put the plan into action. You have to be registered to access the service.
For More Information and
to Register Please Contact:
0845 468 1338 Or email [email protected]. The service is free of charge.
For enquires only
please
phone:
0121 454 1724
Email Mail:
Address: Carers Emergency
Response Service
Crossroads Care
Birmingham &
Solihull
Birmingham
Chamber of
Commerce
1st Floor,
75 Harborne Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
Website: www.cers.org.uk
Facsimile: 0121 454 9772
Birmingham Carers Centre provides:
The carers centre provides regular weekly outreach services across the city and you would be able to book an appointment with an ad-visor at the appropriate venues, for more information please con-
tact the Carers Centre on the Telephone Number below:
Telephone: 0121 271 0707
To contact by letter please add Freepost RTGH-JAZT-KBZY to address. For more information you are also able to contact our information and referral line
On 0121 3804949.
Address: Birmingham Carers Centre
76-78 Boldmere Road
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B73 5TJ
Telephone:
0121 271 0707
Firstcall Tradesperson Do you have a job you need doing in the house or garden?
If so, contact Firstcall Tradesperson and
they will put you in touch with one of our
reliable, local partners who will give you
a free quotation.
Make us your firstcall.
0121 262 3020 [email protected] What is Firstcall Tradesperson? Searching for a trades person can be a daunting experience, especially knowing that there may be 'rogue
traders' operating in the local area. Firstcall Tradesperson recognises the need for reliable contractors to
bring peace of mind to all, especially older people or those with specialist needs.
Firstcall Tradesperson work with a number of selected partners who can take on all types of work including
minor home adaptations and repairs, ensuring that you are living within a safer more secure environment.
This enables you to maintain your independence. The types of work covered are numerous; from the chim-
ney pot to the cellar, right through to the garden.
If you tell one of our team members what type of work you need doing, they will refer you on to the most
appropriate partner to provide a free, no obligation quotation. We'll also answer any other questions and
queries you may have.
Are the partners reliable? All partners are rigorously vetted by an Age Concern Birmingham representative and complete a thorough
application process before being appointed as a partner. Any complaints received regarding contractors are
fully investigated, and if upheld necessary action is taken. Age Concern Birmingham also undertakes a
comprehensive quality check process to ensure ongoing high levels of service from all of its partners.
Charitable support If you are happy with the quotation provided and choose to complete the work with the Firstcall
Tradesperson partner, the partner will then make a donation to Age Concern Birmingham to
further help it support its many charitable activities.
Opening times: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
76-78 Boldmere Road
Age Concern Birmingham. Registered Charity No: 518610 A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No:
2104152. Registered Office. Coleshill House, 75 Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1SH.
Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service Walking Group Venues and Dates. Meet on the 2
nd Thursday of the Month
10.30am-1.00pm
13/03/14 - Bourneville Village. Meet - Bourneville Garden Centre, Maple
Road, Bourneville, Birmingham, B30 2AE. In the car park.
10/04/14 – Lightwoods Park, Adkins Lane, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5DP. Meet in the
public car park near the park entrance and near the Bearwood Bus station.
08/05/14 – Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3HW. Meet in the car park.
12/06/14 – Brookvale Park and Lake, Park Road, Erdington, Birmingham. Meet Park Road
Entrance.
10/07/14 – Sheldon Country Park, Ragley Drive, Church Road, Sheldon, B26 3TU. Meet in the
main entrance car Park off Ragley Drive.
14/08/14 – Moseley Bog – Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham. Meet in Car Park on Winder-
mere Road.
11/09/14 – Sandwell Valley, Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG. Meet In main Car Park
09/10/14 – Northfield Eco Centre and Victoria Park – 53 Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2LB.
Meet in the car park.
13/11/14 – Gas Street Basin – Meet in the café in the ICC
11/12/14 – German Market – Meet in the café in the ICC
All walking groups will be attended by one of our project workers Safia Sawal who can be contacted on: Mobile 07713387325. Alternatively you can call our information and referral line on 0121 380 4949 if you require any further information or if you have any enquires about these groups or any other groups in the city.
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Group Venue
Address
Type of
Group Frequency When Contact
Longbridge
Carers
Group
Longbridge Health
and
Community
Centre, 10 Park
Way, Rednal,
B45 9PL
Mixed
Carers
Support
Group
Every Two
Weeks
12th and
26th March
2014,
11am to 1pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Carers
Group
Kinmos Centre
1 High Street
Kings Heath, B14
7AR
Mixed
Group
1st Friday of
Every Month
7th March, &
4th April 2014
10am to 12pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Northfield
Carers
Group
Creative Support,
888 Bristol Road
South, Northfield,
B31 2NS
Mixed
Group
Alternate
Wednesdays
5th & 19th
March, 2nd
April 2014
2 to 3.30pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Quinton
Carers
Group
Quinton Health
Centre,
Mixed
Carers
Group
2nd Wednesday
of every month
12th March,
and 9th April
2014
09.30am to
12pm
Helen Dale 07713387323
Stirchley
Carers
Group
Hazelwell Street
Stirchley
Birmingham,
B30 2JX
Mixed
Group
3rd
Thursday of
Every Month
20th March
2014
11am to 2pm
Janet
Summers
07713385888
Woman
Carer
Creativity
Group
8 Heathfield
Road,
Kings Heath,
B14 7DB
Woman's
Art
Group
1st
Wednesday
of the Month
5th March
2014 & 2nd
April
7pm to 9pm
Janet Summers
07713385888
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List of Stonham’s Carers Groups in Birmingham
Acocks
Green
& South
Birmingham
District
Carers Group
South Yardley
Library Yardley
Road
Birmingham,
West Midlands
B25 8LT
Mixed
Carers
Group
First
Tuesday of
every
month
4th
March, 1st
April
2014
12.30 to
3.30pm
Phyllis Proctar &
Eileen Skidmore
admiral1805@blue
yonder.co.uk or
0121 624 6770
Sutton
Carers
Group
Our Place
Community Hub
1 & 2 South
Cottages,
Farthing Lane,
Sutton Coldfield
B72 1RN
Mixed
Group
Last
Thursday
of Every
Month
27th
March,
24th April
2014
6pm to
8pm
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Arts
Group
New Heights St
Johns Centre
Warren Farm
Road,
Kingstanding
B44 0QN
Mixed
Group
Weekly
Every
Thursday
Morning
10 - 12
2 hours
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Phoenix
Centre
Drop – In
Phoenix Centre,
Harrison Road,
(off Erdington
High Street)
Erdington
B24 9AB
Mixed
Carers
Group
Weekly
Every
Wednes-
day
11am to
1pm
2 hours
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Stechford
Carers
Group
The
Stechford Club
7 Victoria Street,
B33 8AJ
13th
March
2014
7pm - 9pm
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Ward End
Library
Group
Ward End
Library
Westwood Heath
Road,
Birmingham.
B8 2HF
Mixed
Carers
Group
4th
Tuesday of
the month
25th March
2014
11am to
1pm
Mick Brown
07713 385 893
Social Group Once a
month. Please
contact project
workers for more
information about
dates. 2nd Thursday
of the Month
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Computer
Group for
Carers
Our Place Com-
munity Hub.
1 & 2 South
Cottages,
Farthing Lane,
Sutton Cold-
field,
B72 1RN
Com-
puter
Class
Computer group looking for new members,
all ability ranges welcome; please register
your interest by calling our information and
referral line on 0121 380 4949 or contact
Mick Brown on
07713 385 893
Newbridge
House
Evening
Group
130 Hob Moor
Road,
Small Heath.
B10 9JH
Evening Group
Carers
for pa-
tients
in hos-
pital
Last
Wednesday
of Month
26th March
2014
2 to 4pm
&
6pm to
8pm
Mick Brown
07713 385
893
Caring for
Carers
Group
Zinnia Centre
100 Showell
Green Lane,
Sparkhill
B11 4HL
Mixed
carers
group
Third
Wednesday
of every
month
20th March
17th April
2pm – 4pm
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Maypole
Carers
Group
Residents
Common
Room,
Bradshaw Cl.
Housing Com-
plex, Maypole,
B14 5NW
Mixed
Carers
Group
Last
Wednesday
of the
Month
26th March
10.30am to
12.30
Safia Sawal
07713387325
Chinese
carer group
Chinese
community
centre, 99 Brad-
ford road,
Digbeth,
B12 0NS
Chinese
carers
only
2nd
Wednesday
of every
month
12th March
09th April
10.30am to
12.30pm
Safia
Sawal
07713387325
List of Stonham’s Carers Groups in Birmingham
List of Stonham’s Carers Groups in Birmingham
Walking Group
Meet at:
Bourneville
Garden Cen-
tre, Maple
Road, Bourne-
ville,
Birmingham,
B30 2AE. In
the car park.
On the Move Group
Second Thursday of the month
13th March 2014 Meet at 10.00am, Walk starts 10.30am
Safia Sawal 07713387325
Parent Link Group (Carers of Children)
At the ARC, Moseley School, Springfield Rd Entrance, Moelely, B13 9NN
Mixed Group
3rd Thursday Of every month
20th March 10am to 12.00pm
Helen Dale 07713387323
Carers Group
Creative Support 64 Water Street B3 1HN
Take a Break Group
Once a month
Last Friday of
every month
28th March
2014
2.00 -4.00pm
Safia Sawal 07713387325
Library Carers Group
Springhill Library, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7BH
Mixed Carers Group Reading and Social Group
Once a Month
Monday 10th March Monday 14th April
2014
2.00 to
4.00pm
Safia Sawal 07713387325
Personality Disorder Carers Support Group
BSMHFT NHS Calum Lodge 242 Lodge Road Winson Green Birmingham B18 5SJ
Proposed until further notice, please con-tact Safia Sawal (project worker) for further information, alternatively please contact our information and referral line on 0121 380 4949.
Safia Sawal 07713387325
Carers Group
Small Heath Health Centre, 42 Chapman Road, Small Heath, B10 0PG
Carers Group
1st Wednesday of every month
05th March 02nd April 2014. 2 to 4pm
Safia Sawal 07713387325
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To Report a Hate Crime West Midlands Police
Are please to certify that Stonham Birmingham Mental Health
Carers Support Service
Or 0121 380 4949 Is an official
Third Party Reporting Centre for Hate Crime
Have you or someone you know been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident?
Hate crimes and incidents come in many different forms. It can be because of hatred on
the grounds of your race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability.
Hate crime in any form is wrong. That is why it is important that if hate crime happens to you or
someone you know, that you report it.
True Vision is here to give you information about hate crime or incidents and how to report it.
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On this website you can:
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• Find out about the ways you can report them.
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Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting hate crime
when it happens, you can help stop it happening to someone else. You will also help the police to
better understand the level of hate crime in your local area, and improve the way they respond to it
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