september information pack.2014

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S e p t e m b e r E d i t i o n

Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service

Stonham

Information Pack for Carers

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Contribute

articles.

Poems

Photographs

Do you want to add Stories in our monthly newsletter. Do you have ideas about bringing carers together. Be involved in our client involvement and diversity opportunities by contacting our

Information and Referral Line on: 0121 380 4949

Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service Unit 3, Holt Court North Heneage Street West Birmingham Science Park B7 4AX

Our Packs are available to download from our:

Carers Dedicated Website.

https://bhammhcarer.homegroup.org.uk By Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Be Involved

Special points of interest: Contents

Steering Group

Pals Liaison Advice

And Service. PALS

A manifesto for better Mental

Health

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Papyrus Event Day

Northfield Ecocentre

Cycle South Brum

Healthtalkonline.org

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Digital Skills for Carers

Birmingham Healthy Minds

Additional sources of help

Merriden Family Service

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Youth Space

Contact a Family

Release

Victim Support

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Bita Pathways

LGBT Centre

Positive Mental Health Group

Beechcroft Centre

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Birmingham Carers Centre

Birmingham Carers Hub

Training

First Call

Stonham Carers Groups

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Stonham Group Posters

Creative Support

Other External Groups

Fire Safety Check Poster

Hate Crime Reporting Centre

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http://www.facebook.com/HomeGrouphousing

http://www.twitter.com/homegroup

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Our Steering Group is normally

held at the Venue below:

Stonham Birmingham Mental

Health Carers Support Service

Steering Group

Dates to be Announced If you would like more

information or if you have any en-

quires please contact our

information and referral line on

0121 380 4949 or if you would like

to attend the next steering group

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Using mental health services, as a patient, relative or carer sometimes you may need to turn to someone for on the spot advice, support or information.

The Patient Advice and Liaison (PALS) provides confidential advice and support, helping you sort out any concerns you may have about the care they provide.

They can guide you through the different services available from the NHS, social care and the voluntary sector.

Pals focuses on improving the service to NHS patients.

The service aims to: Advise and support patients, families and carers. Provide information on NHS services and social care Listen to your concerns, suggestions or queries Help sort out problems quickly on your behalf and Put you in touch with other sources of help.

PALS link workers can help you in their local teams, units and wards.

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Some of England’s leading mental health charities and organisations have come together to produce a manifesto laying out what they believe the next Government must do to improve the lives of people with mental health problems.

For more information please visit some of the leading charity websites such as Mind or Rethink or follow:

http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2014/august/manifesto-better-mental-health

The Manifesto is also available via the Mind Website below: http://www.mind.org.uk/media/1113989/a-manifesto-for-better-mental-health.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/1113989/a-manifesto-for-better-mental-health.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/1113989/a-manifesto-for-better-mental-health.pdf

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Contact Details:

Northfield Eco Centre Church Road, Northfield Birmingham, B31 2LB www.northfieldecocentre.org Telephone:

0121 448 0119

Events GARDENING ACTIVITIES Masefield Community Garden - workshops, Wednesday volunteer days, events. Northfield Ecocentre Garden - gardening group every Thursday, 10am -12noon. We also have a range of other gardening activities and projects. To find out more visit:Incredible Edible Northfield FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Forest Schools Calling all children and parents! Come along to enjoy wild life adventures to-gether in the city. Click here to find out more. Ecokids Ecokids 2014 activities - every school holiday. Visit our EcoKids page for dates and details or call 0121 448 0119. Ecokids activities take place every school holiday. Kids learn to be green and have fun doing eco crafts, games, quizzes and nature trails - and make new friends at the same time! For children aged 3 – 8yrs. Adults to accompany. £1 per child. Booking Essential. For more information call Anne Dasgupta on 0121 448 0119 or email [email protected] Nappuccino: Real Nappy sessions for parents If you are an expectant parent or have a young child you may be interested in finding out about Real Nappies at our next Nappuccino event at the Ecocentre. Call Anne on 0121 448 0119 or email [email protected] for more information or visit our Ecokids page for new dates.

http://www.northfieldecocentre.org/foodgrowing

http://www.northfieldecocentre.org/activities/families/forest-school

http://www.northfieldecocentre.org/activities/families/ecokids

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.northfieldecocentre.org/activities/families/ecokids

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Free bike hire is now available through

Cycle South Brum!

They have bikes for all the family.

Please contact

http://cyclesouthbrum.co.uk/

if you would like to hire one.

We are pleased to announce our first led bike rides of 2014!

They have some exciting new courses now running as part of Cycle

South Brum at Northfield Ecocentre.

These are free bike maintenance and cycling confidence courses

delivered by Bike Right West Midlands and free parent/child cycling

instruction delivered by Cycle South Brum.

Cycle South Brum Northfield Ecocentre 53 Church Road Northfield B31 2LB 0121 448 0119 jordan@ northfieldecocentre . org

http://cyclesouthbrum.co.uk/led-group-bike-rides/

http://www.northfieldecocentre.org/

http://cyclesouthbrum.co.uk/cycle-training/

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Free Bike Maintenance Workshops at Northfield Ecocentre These courses are for people aged 16 and over. Tuesday 2 September 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Safety Checks Tuesday 9 September 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Punctures Tuesday 23 September 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Brakes Tuesday 30 September 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Gears Thursday 11 November 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Safety Checks Thursday 18 November 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Punctures Thursday 25 November 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Brakes Thursday 2 December 5.30pm – 7.45pm – Gears

To book a place please click here and look for ‘Northfield’ in the drop-down menu. Free Cycling Confidence courses at Victoria Common, Northfield (at the back of the Ecocentre) These courses are for people aged 16 and over. Thursday 28 August 2.30pm – 4.45pm AND 5.30pm – 7.45pm To book a place, please click here and look for ‘Northfield’ on the drop down menu. Courses are delivered by Bike Right West Midlands

Ride leader training course The aim of this course is to equip participants with the skills to lead and supervise cycle rides, on and off road, and to encourage cycling as a sustainable healthy activity in their local communities. The course is a 1 day course for groups and on completion all of the participants will be able to organize and lead cycle rides. NOTE: you do not have to be an NS Instructor to attend this course. Though being a competent cyclist used to riding in a group is essential. Course Content

Role of a cycle leader Benefits and barriers of cycling Route planning Risk Assessments Pre ride information for clients Preparing yourself for the ride Bicycle check and fitting helmets Leader positioning during ride Riding techniques Basic bike maintenance Dealing with accidents/incidents

Please email [email protected] to book a place.

http://www.bikeright.co.uk/westmidlands/wmbooking_form1/

http://www.bikeright.co.uk/westmidlands/wmbooking_form/


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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 and 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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Project Acronym: Discover Project Full Title: Digital Inclusive Skills for Carers bringing opportunities, Value and Excellence.

Digital Birmingham is a leading a EU Funded project called DISCOVER

(www.discover4carers.eu)

Digital Skills for Carers This pan-European project, based in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK (UK partners include HDTI, Birmingham City University and Open University as well as Birmingham City Council), is focused upon improving the quality of life of carers and the older people they care for through digital technologies, such as computers and mobile phones, ultimately helping to reduce their social isolation.

DISCOVER aims to help carers to access the information they need, when they need it and foster a shared learning environment for communities of carers to share experiences, knowledge, challenges and questions. The DISCOVER project uses the most appropriate technology and innovative forms of learning to reach and engage carers.

Expected benefits include improved digital skills, better communication and support for carers and those they care for leading to improvements in quality of care, quality of life and independent living.

DISCOVER aims to To improve carers’ skills in using computers and other technologies to help them to find information, acquire new knowledge and skills, and meet other carers Enable carers to pass on these skills to the older people they care for provide opportunities for both carers and older people to learn these skills together.

They are also looking for carers to participate in DISCOVER to help shape the development of the resources, as well as to evaluate the success of the project. There user engagement plan aims to work with trusted intermediaries (existing carer groups and networks) to help recruit carers (both informal and formal) to be part of the project. The benefits to carers participating in the project will be the opportunity to get support and access to resources that will help them make the most of computers, the internet and other technologies that will benefit them in their caring role and the person they care for.

Contact Information: Heike Schuster James

Programme Manager Digital Birmingham | Birmingham City Council 1 Lancaster Circus | PO Box 16136 | Birmingham |

B2 2WB

(please use B4 7DJ for online maps and sat navs)

T: 0121 675 1169 | M: 077669 24233 |

http://www.discover4carers.eu

http://www.discover4carers.eu/

http://www.discover4carers.eu/

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Have you ever wished you could use a computer or make better use of the one you have?

Would you like to

know how you can

talk to other carers

when you can’t get

to the meetings?

Would you like to

find out more about

services and items

that could help you

care for your relative

or friend?

Do you want to

learn more about

caring for your

relative or friend

but haven’t much

time?

Would you like to

Be part of a free

European

Project that can

benefit

carers?

Do you wish

someone could

help you to use the

internet better or

tell you what it

can do for you?

The European project aims to help carers make the most of their computers, the internet and other technologies or to learn how to use computers if you are unfamiliar with them. They also aim to give you opportunities to develop your caring and employability skills, to help you to find services in your local-ity and to enable you to talk to other carers. If you would like to join the pro-ject or receive further information please contact Dr Verina Waights. The Open University on either 01908 654785 or email [email protected]

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Caring for carers is a course to prepare participants, both carers and profession-als together, to deliver an eleven-week programme covering information sharing, coping strategies and support to carers of people experiencing mental health dif-ficulties. Caring for carers is run by the Meriden Family Programme. This is achieved through experiential learning, and the provision of an extensive range of written materials. A detailed 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 services 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 occasions and has been adapted to meet the needs of specific groups of carers. A Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) programme had been produced, and also a substance misuse adaptation, both of which received excellent feedback and evalua-tion. Supporting Carers Better.

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:

Tall Trees The Uffculme Centre 80 Queensbridge Road Moseley Birmingham West Midlands B13 8QY

http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/

http://www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com/events.php?event=108

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Is an online encyclopaedia of medicine

that provides a trusted immediate refer-

ence resource for clinicians in the UK

and internationally. It is updated regu-

larly, and the database consists of over

26,000 pages of information; fast and

reliable, many doctors use GP notebook

during their consultations.

http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/homepage.cfm

Health Apps Library

http://apps.nhs.uk

The Health Apps Library makes it simple

for you to easily find safe and trusted

apps to help you manage your health.

These have been reviewed by the NHS

to ensure they are clinically safe and

relevant to people living in

England.

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://apps.nhs.uk/

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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)

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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 infor-mation, 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 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, oppo-

site 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: [email protected] 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

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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 con-trol of your mental health for a happier and healthier lifestyle

Gain Inner Peace with Guided Relaxation An

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C

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Skills

Every Tuesday

1.30-4pm

Information Open afternoon

The Beechcroft Centre

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Birmingham Carers Centre

The carers centre provides regular weekly outreach services across the city and you would be able to book an appointment with an advisor at the appropriate venues, for more information

please contact the Carers Centre on: 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

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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 262 302

[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 reli-

able 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 chimney 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 re-

garding 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 lev-

els 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

Sutton Coldfield, B73 5TJ

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.


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Stonham Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Service Walking Group Venues and Dates.

Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the Month 10.30am-1.00pm

11/09/14—Sandwell Valley Salter’s Lane West Bromwich, B71 4BG. Meet In the 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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Birmingham Mental Health Carers Support Groups

Stonham Carers Groups List Northfield Carers Group

Creative Support 888 Bristol Road. South Northfield, B31 2NS.

Social Group

Ist Wednesday of every month 3rd September 1st October 2pm to 3.30pm

Janet Summers 07713385888 Office: 0121 380 4949

Quinton Carers Group

Quinton Health Centre 27 Quinton Lane Health Centre B32 2TR

Social Group

2nd Wednesday of every month 10th September 0930am to 12.30pm

Janet Summers: 07713385888 Office: 0121 380 4949

Stirchley Carers Group

Stirchley Community Church Hazelwell Street Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2JX

Social Group 4th Thursday of every Month 25th September 11am to 1pm


Creativity Group for Women

Kings Heath Community Centre 8 Heathfield Road, Kings Heath B14 7DB

1st Wednes-

day of the Month 3rd September 1st October 7pm to 9pm


Peer Support Group for women carers focusing on art and creativity.

Long-bridge Carers Group

Long bridge Health and Community Centre, 10 Park Way Rednal, B45 9PL

Social Group Every two weeks 10th September 11am to 1pm

Janet Summers 0771338 5888 Office: 0121 380 4949

Carers Group

Kinmos Centre 1 High Street Kings Heath B14 7AR.

Social Group 1st Friday of

Every Month 5th September 3rd October 10am to 12pm


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Stonham Carers Groups List

Hall Green Carer’s Group

St Peters Church Hall Highfield Rd, Birmingham B28 0BT

Peer Support Group Guest Speakers and activities.

Meets 3rd

Monday of the Month 15th September 1.00 to 3.00pm


ARC Group

Venue to be confirmed

Social Group 3rd Thursday Of every month 18th September 10.30am to 13.00pm


Acocks Green & South Birmingham District Carers Group

Acocks Green Library Shirley Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands B27 7XH

Mixed Carers Group

First Tuesday of every month 2nd September 7th October 2014 12.30 to 3.30pm

Phyllis Proctar & Eileen Skidmore Admiral1805 @blueyonder. co.uk or 0121 624 6770

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Stonham Carers Groups List. Sutton Carers Group

Our Place Community Hub 1 & 2 South Cottages, Farthing Lane, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RN

Peer Support Group Last Thursday of Every Month 25th September 6pm to 8pm

Mick Brown 07713 385 893 Office: 0121 380 4949

Arts Group New Heights St Johns Centre Warren Farm Road, Kingstanding B44 0QN

Art Group Weekly Every Thursday Morning 10 - 12 2 hours

Asha Hussain 0771338 7324 Mick Brown 07713 385 893 Office: 0121 380 4949

Phoenix Centre Drop - In

Phoenix Centre, Harrison Road, (off Erdington High Street) Erdington B24 9AB.

Peer Support Group Every Wednesday 11am to 1pm 2 hours

Mick Brown: 07713 385 893 Office: 0121 380 4949

Stechford Carers Group

The Stechford Club 7 Victoria Street, B33 8AJ

2nd Thursday of the Month 11th September 2014 7pm to 9pm Mick Brown 07713 385 893

Please contact project workers for more information about dates. Mick Brown: 07713 385 893 Office: 0121 380 4949

Social Group Once a month.

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Stonham Carers Groups List Ward End Library Group

Ward End Library Westwood Heath Road, Birmingham. B8 2HF

Peer Support Group

4th Tuesday of the month 23rd September 11am to 1pm


Newbridge House Carers Group

Newbridge House 0121 301 6608 130 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath B10 9JH

Evening Group Carers for Patients-in Hospital Monthly Daytime

Last Wednesday of the month 24th September 2 to 4pm


Carers Group

Zinnia Centre 100 Showell Green Lane, Spark hill B11 4HL Telephone 0121 301 5300

Peer Support Group

Third Wednesday of every month 17th September 2014 2pm – 4pm

Safia Sawal 07713387325 Office: 0121 380 4949

Carers Group

Residents Com-mon Room, Inherited Group Bradshaw Cl. Housing Complex, May-pole, B14 5NW

Peer Support Group

Last Wednesday of the Month 24th September 10.30am to 12.30


Chinese Carers Group

Chinese community centre 99 Bradford road, Dig Beth, B12 0NS 0121 685 8510

1st Thursday of the Month 04th September 2nd October 2014 10.30am to 12.30pm


Carers Support Group Chinese carers only

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Stonham Carers Groups List Carers Group

Creative Support 64 Water Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1HN 0121 200 3147

Take a Break Group

Once a month Last Friday of every month 26th September 2014 31st October 2014 2.00 -4.00pm


Library Carers Group

Springhill Library, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7BH

Reading and Social Group

Every 2nd Monday 08th September 2014 2.00 to 4.00pm


Carers Group

Small Heath Health Centre, 42 Chapman Road, Small Heath, B10 0PG

Carers Group 1st Wednesday of every month 3rd September 1st October 2014 12pm to 2pm


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Last Wednesday

of the month

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Are you a carer for someone experiencing mental

health difficulties?

For a chance to take a break,

share experiences and get useful information for carers,

why not come along to our support group.

Kinmos 1 High Street Kings Heath

B14 7AR

First Friday of Every Month 10am to 12pm

For more information call Jan on 07713385888

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To Report it Dial 999, 101, 0800 555 111

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.

www.report-it.org.uk On this website you can:

Find out what hate crimes or hate incidents are.

Find out about the ways you can report them.

Report using the online form.

Find information about people that can help and support you if you have

been a victim. 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

http://www.report-it.org.uk/

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