As part of their support for the network of voluntary sector organisations working in mental health in North Somerset, The Care Forum are providing
Starting next month the health walks group in Clevedon will be providing a shorter 30-minute walk as well as their regular hour-long walk.It will
Sessions to take place on: Tuesday 3 July, 1pm-2pm, room G09-G10, Castlewood. Wednesday 4 July, 1pm-2pm, room G09-G10, Castlewood. In the sessions participants will
Anxiety Management Course – Monday 9th July Dealing with Worry Course – Monday 2nd July Self Esteem Course – Tuesday 3rd July Carers Workshops starting
shared by Healthwatch North Somerset
CASE STUDY – Parents views on how services offer support where their adult son or daughter has Mental Health (MH) issues & High Functioning Autism (HFA) or Asperger’s Syndrome (AS)
Author: Cirlei Ioris, Public Health Master’s Degree dissertation. ‘What are the mental health needs of adults with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism? A parental perspective.’
This study is on adults with AS or HFA who suffer from at least one mental health problem such as severe social anxiety and depression. A number are diagnosed with suicidal ideation. They live with their parents. Parents’ views were explored on the impact of mental health problems, not only on their adult children with autism but also on the wider family. The aim is to add to understanding about the mental health needs of adults with AS/HFA, a group considered understudied and underserved. This research examined the support they’d received and the support they considered they would benefit from.
Volunteers can be an invaluable resource for care homes. This summer Alive Activities are offering care staff free courses in volunteer recruitment, support and
Governance review training and doing business with North Somerset Council (charges applicable) – Friday 29th June.
Monday, 30 April brought together a large number of VCSE sector leaders to the launch of the new North Somerset VCSE Strategic Network. Guest
In March 2012, the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia was launched to make England the first dementia-friendly nation. Challenge sets out three key commitments
Positive Step – Supporting wellness in North Somerset We all feel low, worried or anxious at times, but sometimes this becomes worse and these
The new organisation has been created from the merger of the area’s three CCGs, which already worked closely together. The merger was strongly supported
Clarity – NSIMHN express concern at the lack of a place of safety in North Somerset. There is currently no designated place of safety