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Influencing & Campaigning
Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
What the Charter means to you and your supporters
If you need to use services for your mental health and live in B&NES, the Charter is something you and your family and loved ones should know about.
The aim of the Charter is to improve the lives and wellbeing of people experiencing mental health challenges. Our aspiration is that B&NES will be a community where mental health is seen as everybody’s concern and people should not feel alone or isolated. People with mental health issues are respected and viewed as equal citizens and any stigma and discrimination about mental health is challenged
People are supported to have greater awareness and insight into their wellbeing, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and chosen lifestyles. Any mental health issues may be a component of their lives, but do not define it.
How do I know that people and organisations are following the Charter?
The Charter is supported by B&NES Mental Health Commissioners, Virgin Care, Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP B&NES), B&NES Council, B&NES Health and Wellbeing Board and local Charitable organisations.
Caroline Mellers – Biography
The idea of the Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) Charter was introduced, co-created and led by Caroline.
Caroline has had her own mental health challenges, having used crisis and inpatient services. She worked for the District Health Board in Auckland, New Zealand for 2.5 years as an evaluator with lived experience. Since 2014 she has worked collaboratively with multiple agencies in B&NES and neighbouring areas to raise awareness of the needs of people accessing mental health services.
The sole aim of her work is to help bring positive changes to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges by working at a strategic level with the people and organisations who can make a difference.
Wellbeing Groups
We host over 12 online and face-to-face wellbeing support groups, offering you space to try a new activity, and speak openly about your mental health and wellbeing. Find Out More
Side By Side
Mind’s online community It’s a powerful thing to connect with someone else over shared experiences. Side by Side is an online community where you can listen, share and be heard. Find Out More
Fundraising
Bath Mind couldn’t exist without your support – whether that’s through a donation, leaving a gift in your Will, or organising a fundraising event – you can help us be there for more people. Find Out More
Latest Updates
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The Flamenco Thief!
The Flamenco Thief is an English guitarist whose phenomenal
rise within the DIY music scene has seen him become one of the busiest touring artists in the country. Specialising in fast rhythmic guitar playing Craig has earned a reputation for mesmerising live performances in which he uses a Spanish acoustic guitar with a loops to blend modern rhythms with time-honoured Flamenco techniques.
We can't wait to hear him live! Don't miss out on watching The Flamenco Thief perform LIVE at Komedia on the 14th October for Bath Mind X Komedia's Evening of Music and Arts. Head to the link below bio to get your tickets before they sell out ⬇
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/cabaret/bath-mind-fundraiser-a-night-of-music-and-arts-at-komedia/
This week is not only #GreatBigGreenWeek, but also #recyclingweek!
Our team at Greenlinks, Bath Mind's ecotherapy gardening group, have got the perfect wellbeing activity that incorporates both of these celebration weeks.
If you're in need of a watering can, you can make one using an empty, used plastic milk carton. Here's how:
🥛 Make sure the milk bottle has been washed thoroughly with hot soapy water to get rid of any milk
🌿Place the lid of the bottle onto a wooden board and make a few holes in the lid using a nail or corkscrew
🕳 Make a small hole in the handle of the bottle to allow air to get in to help the water flow well
🎨 At this stage, you can get creative! When the outside of the bottle is dry, decorate it with paints, permanent markers, stickers or anything else you'd like!
💧 Fill the bottle with water and use to water any plants you have!
Head to the link below for other accessible indoor and outdoor gardening activities which can all support your mental wellbeing ⬇
www.bathmind.org.uk/advice-and-support/wellbeing-activities/gardening/
Your wellbeing matters.
If you're looking for a way to contribute to a sense of wellbeing in 2022 whilst also supporting your local mental health charity, look no further!
Featuring photos taken by the participants of our Mental Health Awareness Week nature photo competition, our 2022 wellbeing calendar includes:
🧘♂️Wellbeing tips for throughout the year
🖼Beautiful photographs of the nature and local environment in Bath and North East Somerset
🕸Weblinks to additional wellbeing resources
Head here to preorder now: www.bathmind.org.uk/annualcalendar/ 💙
✨ Interested in who will be performing at our #WorldMentalHealthDay event at Komedia? ✨
Look no further! Introducing...
Riki Msindo!
Riki is a comedian from Zimbabwe now based in Bristol. He's also performed all over the Southwest and London which means he's got a cocktail of an accent. His chubby cheeked smile contrasting his sharp tongued observations let's Riki be unapologetically confident.
For more of Riki check out his Instagram and his podcast Oh Captain My Captain where Riki interviews comedians like Russell Howard and Jimmy Carr.
Don't miss out on watching Riki perform LIVE at Komedia on the 14th October for Bath Mind X Komedia's Evening of Music and Arts. Get your tickets now: www.komedia.co.uk/bath/cabaret/bath-mind-fundraiser-a-night-of-music-and-arts-at-komedia/
A big thanks to Fitronics who hired our wonderful Food for Thought cooking and nutrition team for their company event.
If you're in need of catering for a local event, get in touch! ➡ [email protected]
✨ Time for another act announcement for our #WorldMentalHealthDay event at Komedia! ✨
Introducing @FlamencoThief! Don't miss out on Bath Mind X Komedia's Evening of Music and Arts. Head to this link to get your tickets: https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/cabaret/bath-mind-fundraiser-a-night-of-music-and-arts-at-komedia/
We are so honoured to have won the 2021 Charity Award at the @BathLifeAwards last night. 💙
A big shout out to the wonderful charities who were in attendance, the work you do day in and day out changes lives for the better. #EverydayHeroes #BathLifeAwards
✨ Interested in finding who will be performing at our #WorldMentalHealthDay event at Komedia? ✨
Introducing comedian Riki Msindo! Watch @Rikimsi perform LIVE at Komedia on the 14th October! Head to this link to get your tickets: https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/cabaret/bath-mind-fundraiser-a-night-of-music-and-arts-at-komedia/