Staffordshire Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion Partnership Jan- Mar 2019 Activity Schedule

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1 Staffordshire Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion Partnership Jan- Mar 2019 Activity Schedule

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3 Who are we? The Recovery Hub is a community-based service that supports you in your journey towards mental health recovery. We believe that everyone has the right to personalised care and support that fits your needs and choices. The service is delivered collaboratively and in partnership between Making Space, Mental Health Matters, WISE Ability and South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (SSSFT), but with you in control via our service user steering groups. How can we help? Living with a mental health condition can be overwhelming at times. The Recovery Hub is here to help you break down the barriers preventing you from living a fulfilled and independent life. Once you access The Recovery Hub we will use the recovery star to help us understand where you are now and where you wish to be. The recovery star is a tool used to help us measure your progress. From this we will explore your short and long-term goals and work together to develop a personalised recovery plan. Our recovery workers and volunteers will then work with you to achieve your goals and aspirations. Support is provided across community venues as and when you need us. We provide In addition to the activities published in this booklet we offer One-to-one support No one should face living with a mental health condition alone. We believe it is important to be around people who understand what you are going through, which is why your mental health recovery worker will be with you every step of the way, providing one-to-one support to help you achieve your goals. All members will also have access to a dedicated helpline which operates 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

4 Stafford - Monday s - Manage your Mind 07/01/ Group Planning future discussions The objective of the members group is to encourage members to enhance 14/01/ Anxiety communication skills and to have a say about future activities. In turn this will 21/01/ Assertiveness improve assertiveness and negotiation skills. They will have a chance to give 28/01/ Challenging Unhelpful thoughts back, keep learning, connect with others and take notice of their feelings. 04/02/ Social Anxiety Example ANGER AND STRESS - Alleviate stress by returning to a state of 11/02/ Topic to be agreed in advance feeling safe, motivated and powerful. On this course you will: identify causes of 18/02/ Positive mental health stress, remove negative emotions and install positive feelings which you can 25/02/ Stigma how does it affect you? access anytime, dissolve limiting beliefs to allow motivation, learn instant stress 04/03/ Communication and Negotiation busting techniques, learn how to create a balanced day, explore stuff which 11/03/ Sleep Management adds meaning to your life 18/03/ Hope 25/03/ Anger and Stress This group is run by Recovery Worker but is very much peer led. Held at: - WISE Ability, 2/3 Tipping Street, Stafford. ST16 2LL Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available

5 Stafford Monday s Bake-well 07/01/ Pizza (dough and all) Social inclusion / Transferable skills/encourage independence 14/01/ Victoria Sponge Baking is not only a relaxing and fun activity but can also be therapeutic. 21/01/ Chocolate brownies Each week members will be supported to try a new recipe which they are able 28/01/ Flapjack to take away to enjoy with friends or family. 04/02/ Savoury pasties Members will be given basic knowledge on food hygiene and safety as well as 11/02/ Muffins tips on healthy eating and a booklet or recipes put together by the group 18/02/ Scones leader. 25/02/ Cheese twists The group is also an opportunity to meet new people and socialise, maybe 04/03/ Roulade share baking tips or recipes. 11/03/ Bread The group also aims to promote independence by teaching the members basic 18/03/ Gateau cooking skills. 25/03/ Eclairs/ Choux Held at: - Oddfellows Hall, Stafford Maximum 6 members Tea and Coffee available

6 South Staffs - Tuesday s Discussion forums 08/01/ :30 12:00 Anger & Stress Management Social inclusion / Topic based Safe Spaces. 15/01/ :30 12:00 Anxiety Management The objective of the members group is to encourage members to enhance 22/01/ :30 12:00 Assertiveness communication skills and to have a say about future activities. In turn this will 29/01/ :30 12:00 Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts improve assertiveness and negotiation skills. They will have a chance to give 05/02/ :30 12:00 Communication and Negotiation back, keep learning, connect with others and take notice of their feelings. 12/02/ :30 12:00 Equality and Diversity 19/02/ :30 12:00 HOPE Holding onto positive emotions This group is run by Recovery Workers and a Peer Support Worker. 26/02/ :30 12:00 Positive Mental Health 05/03/ :30 12:00 Relaxation 12/03/ :30 12:00 Sleep management 19/03/ :30 12:00 Social Anxiety 26/03/ :30 12:00 Evaluation & Feedback Session Held at: - Bilbrook and Codsall Fire Station, WV8 1HU Tea and Coffee available

7 Stafford - Tuesday s Safe Space and Advice and Guidance 08/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ No need to attend for the full 2 hours Advice and Guidance on Budgeting, Financial help, Benefits support, form filling, other advice and guidance is available. Tell us how we can help? OR Just pop in for a hot drink, a chat and catch up with friends. No appointment necessary The objective of the members group is to encourage members to talk about the things they need help with in a safe non-judgmental environment. By reducing worrying we reduce stress and anxiety and by introducing members to facing things will equip them problem solving skills. This group is run by Recovery Workers and a peer support worker. Held at: - WISE Ability, 2/3 Tipping Street, Stafford. ST16 2LL Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available

8 Stafford - Tuesdays Nature for wellbeing and recovery 08/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ to Approx. end time Walking with other members and a chance to talk in a none formal setting. This is therapeutic for people who have low self-esteem and /or, anxiety who want to meet other people in a relaxed environment. Come along and experience nature, Imagine the woodlands & fields in a new way. Take a walk with us to explore the unseen aspects of being outside, such as sounds, and smells. Bring along a camera to capture some inspiring pictures. Members can be signposted and supported to join the Stafford Walking group. This group is led by a Recovery Worker and volunteers Appropriate footwear must be worn, and this group is dependent on weather conditions! Meet at: - Sainsburys by 9.30 at the latest Everyone Welcome Please provide your own drinks.

9 Stafford - Wednesday s Get Better connected 02/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ Members will have free choice of the types of craft they do. Staff will be on hand to guide members to try new things. Available crafts include but is not exclusive to Xbox, PlayStation, Board and card games, Painting. Matchstick work. Art with pencils. Mindful colour work. Glass painting. Photography. Paper crafts. Bead work. Plus, much more. We would like to exhibit your work at the end of the period to the public and invited partners. We will ask your permission before doing so. There can be many times when you can feel lonely, maybe after a bereavement of a relative or friend, or perhaps after a period of illness which may have made going out or talking to people tricky. The feeling of isolation can get in the way of good mental health, so why not get connected. Connecting with others can have a positive beneficial effect on both mental and physical health. This session will explore ways you could start to connect with others. Based on your interests and health you will have the opportunity to focus on the groups and opportunities to connect with others in your area. This group is run by volunteers with the support of a Recovery Worker Members are offered up to 12 weeks membership, followed by signposting and support to a communitybased groups. Held at: - WISE Ability, 2/3 Tipping StreetST16 2LL Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available Drawing created by one of our members.

10 South Staffs - Thursday s cooking on a budget 10/01/ /01/ Shepherd s pie Beef Stew These enjoyable group sessions will equip you with cookery skills and the confidence to build upon these skills in your day to day lives so that you can prepare and eat healthier food. 07/02/ /02/ Chicken Curry Meat and potato pie Using only 5 ingredients the course will give you an understanding of how to plan meals from an economic and a nutritional point of view. It will also cover simple financial techniques on ow to cook on a budget. 07/03/ /03/ Pasta bake Beef Bourguignon All topics are subject to change. Vegetarian alternatives will be available. Held at: - Codsall Village Hall, Wolverhampton Rd. Codsall. WV81PW Maximum 6 members Tea and Coffee available

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12 Recovery Hub Referral Form The Recovery Hub Staffordshire is a service that supports people to access a range of support services to support them in their physiological and physical wellbeing. The service is delivered in partnership with Making Space (Lead organisation), Mental Health Matters, Wise Ability and South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare Trust. Eligibility: Criteria for service provision you must confirm yes to both sections below. Are you over 16 years of age and have mental health condition? Are you permanently or ordinarily a resident in the county of Staffordshire (excluding Stoke-on Trent) Consent to disclose information I agree that this information, together with any follow up detail relating to myself, can be disclosed to The Recovery Hub Staffordshire and / or partner organisations where appropriate with my signed/verbal consent. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL BOXES BELOW Print Full Name Address Post Code Telephone Home Mobile Gender Ethnic origin Status please circle or select by deleting all that are not appropriate Service user Signature D.O.B Have you accessed the service before? Long term sick/disabled Unemployed Job Seeker Part time working Short term sick Retired Not seeking work Full time working Other Date: - Diagnosis, medication and a brief description of needs. Where/how did you hear about the service?

13 Referral Type? Self Mental Health Professional Other Profession Recovery Hub Staff Do you have a CPA in place? Yes No If yes, please indicate if care plan and risk assessment are attached/included Care Plan Yes No Risk Assessment Yes No Other medical Conditions and Medication Details of referrer, if not a self-referral. Name Job Title Telephone NOTE: - We are not able to offer continual one to one or close supervision and individuals must be at least well enough to benefit from the help that is on offer. As the person making this referral I understand that I will remain as the key contact for re-referral or additional provision should this be required and will inform you of any relevant changes. Referrer Signature Date Please Return To: - Address:- TheRecovery.HubStaffordshire@makingspace.co.uk The Recovery Hub Staffordshire 2/3 Tipping Street Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 2LL Telephone: Calls may be diverted to a member of the team For office use only: Date referral received by The Recovery Hub (Lead) Date Actioned By?

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15 Cannock Thursdays Nature for wellbeing and recovery 03/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/2019 Meet at 9.45 outside the leisure centre, Cannock. Start walk Approx. end time Walking with other members and a chance to talk in a none formal setting. This is therapeutic for people who have low self-esteem and anxiety who want to meet other people in a relaxed environment. Come along and experience nature, Imagine the woodlands & fields in a new way. Take a walk with us to explore the unseen aspects of being outside, such as sounds, and smells. Bring along a camera to capture some inspiring pictures. 07/02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/2019 This group is run by Recovery Workers and a Peer Support Worker. Appropriate footwear must be worn, and this group is dependent on weather conditions! Meeting at Cannock Leisure Centre. Stafford Rd, Cannock WS11 4AL Everyone Welcome Please provide your own drinks.

16 Cannock - Thursday s Peer Run Chronic Pain Support Group 10/01/ These topics we talk about are The Members meet at Langans Tearooms in Cannock. It is a social enterprise, 24/01/ guided by the group themselves. so, all profits raised there go to helping staff and volunteers gain qualifications 07/02/ and valuables skills with in a supportive environment. All staff in the tearooms 21/02/ It is an open discussion on issues are graduates of the BAC O Connor Centre. The venue is an ideal place to meet, 07/03/ that relate to their pain and mental as it is a safe space and inspires members in the group, they too can gain 21/03/ health acceptance in the community. The Recovery Hub work in partnership with them. The objective of the members group is to encourage members to Relaxation tips will be discussed communicate with like-minded people about their issues. Chronic Pain has a where applicable big impact on people s mental health and vice versa. Members can gain a greater understanding about pain and how to manage it from interacting with each other. They may learn new ways to try and control the pain, whilst looking after their mental health. This can improve the isolation people may feel whilst suffering from a dual diagnosis. They will have a chance to give back, keep learning, connect with others and take notice of their feelings. This group is run by Recovery Worker but is very much peer led. Held at: - Langan s Tearooms 95 High Green Cannock WS11 1BE Everyone Welcome and Drinks available at own cost

17 Stafford Thursday Do you hear what I hear? Days and Dates Time Topic Additional information 03/01/ /01/ Member s will have full choice over the topics we talk about. This will differ week on week due to the nature of the discussion. Time out is available to members who find some topics distressing? Social inclusion / Hearing voices/ Discussions The objective of the members group is to encourage members to enhance communication skills. The group is a chance to discuss with other the impact of hearing voices. A chance to talk about alternative options to reduce voices and talk about other experiences. This is also an opportunity to educate those who want to know more about this, carers and partners for example. This group is run by Recovery Worker but is very much peer led. It runs bi- weekly. 24/01/ A chance to do some relaxation at the end of the group, to enable people to destress after what could be a very difficult discussion. 07/02/ /02/ /03/ Held at: - WISE Ability, 2/3 Tipping Street, Stafford. ST16 2LL Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available

18 Cannock - Thursday s Get Better connected 03/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/2019 Members will have free choice of the types of craft they do. Staff will be on hand to guide members to try new things. Available crafts include but is not exclusive to LEGO building, Board and card games, Painting. Matchstick work. Art with pencils. Mindful colour work. Glass painting. Photography. Paper crafts. Bead work. Plus, much more. There can be many times when you can feel lonely, maybe after a bereavement of a relative or friend, or perhaps after a period of illness which may have made going out or talking to people tricky. The feeling of isolated can get in the way of good mental health so get connected. Connecting with others can have a positive beneficial effect on both mental and physical health. This session will explore ways you could start to connect with others. Based on your interests and health you will have the opportunity to focus on the groups and opportunities to connect with others in your area. This group is run by volunteers with the support of a Recovery Worker Members wishing to progress further will be signposted and support to a community-based groups. We would like to exhibit your work at the end of the period to the public and invited partners. We will ask for your permission before doing so. Held at: - Rugeley Fire Station Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available Drawing completed by one of our members

19 Cannock - Friday s Advice and Guidance 04/01/ Advice and Guidance on No appointment necessary New members can be supported by a Recovery 11/01/ Mental health and how it affects Worker. 18/01/ people on a day to day basis. The objective of the member s group is to encourage members to talk about 25/01/ the things they need help with in a safe non-judgmental environment. By 01/02/ Understanding coping strategies to reducing worry, we reduce stress and anxiety and by introducing members to 08/02/ help members deal with stressful face things will equip them with problem solving skills. 15/02/ situations. IE Anxiety Management, 22/02/ Positive Thinking, Mindfulness. This group is run by Recovery Workers and a Peer Support Worker. 01/03/ /03/ External organisations will be 15/03/ /03/ invited to come in and do a talk on specific topics that the group identify as an issue or subject of interest. Held at: - Cannock Fire Station Old Hednesford Road Cannock WS11 6LD Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available

20 Cannock - Friday s Get Better Connected 04/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ Members will have free choice of the types of craft they do. Staff will be on hand to guide members to try new things. Available crafts include but is not exclusive to LEGO building, Board and card games, Painting. Matchstick work. Art with pencils. Mindful colour work. Glass painting. Photography. Paper crafts. Bead work. Plus, much more. There can be many times when you can feel lonely, maybe after the bereavement of a relative or friend, or perhaps after a period of illness which may have made going out or talking to people tricky. Feeling isolated can get in the way of good mental health, so why not get connected? Connecting with others can have a positive beneficial effect on both mental and physical health. This session will explore ways you could start to connect with others. Based on your interests and health you will have the opportunity to focus on the groups and opportunities to connect with others in your area. This group is run by volunteers with the support of a Recovery Worker Members wishing to progress further will be signposted and support to a community-based groups. We would like to exhibit your work at the end of the period to the public and invited partners. We will ask for your permission before doing so. Held at: - Cannock Fire Station. Old Hednesford Road, Cannock WS11 6LD Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available.

21 South Staffs - Friday s Advice and Guidance 04/01/ :00 15:00 Advice and Guidance on No appointment necessary New members can be supported by a Recovery 11/01/ :00 15:00 Mental health and how it affects Worker. 18/02/ :00 15:00 people on a day to day basis. The objective of the members group is to encourage members to talk about the 25/01/ :00 15:00 things they need help with in a safe non-judgmental environment. By reducing 01/02/ :00 15:00 Understanding coping strategies to worrying we reduce stress and anxiety and by introducing members to facing 08/02/ :00 15:00 help members deal with stressful things will equip them problem solving skills. 15/02/ :00 15:00 situations. IE Anxiety Management, 22/02/ :00 15:00 Positive Thinking, Mindfulness. This group is run by Recovery Worker but is very much peer led. 01/03/ :00 15:00 08/03/ :00 15:00 External organisations will be 15/03/ :00 15:00 invited to come in and do a talk on 22/03/ :00 15:00 specific topics that the group identify as an issue or subject of interest. Held at: - Bilbrook and Codsall Fire Station, WV8 1HU Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available

22 Stafford - Friday s Mind Body and Soul 04/01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /02/ /03/ /03/ /03/ /03/ Tai Chi is a non-competitive martial art known for its health benefits. As form of exercise, it combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. The benefits of doing Tai Chi, are taking a moment out of everyday life and reconnecting with your mind, it is safe for people of all ages, and does not put too much stress on the muscles and joints. Also improved balance and pain management and cognitive function. It has proven to help alleviate stress and anxiety a form of meditation in motion. Held at: - WISE Ability, 3 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST162LL Everyone Welcome Tea and Coffee available.