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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.
Friends in Need
Friends in Need is an informal peer support group for anyone experiencing depression and anxiety, consisting of 10 to 15 members that meet in an informal Café setting in Central Bath. FIND OUT MORE
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen. 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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This October, Amy is taking on the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, training and trekking in aid of Bath Mind.
Take a look at her fantastic story below, and cheer her on via her fundraising page. You've got this Amy! 👣🏔️📣 #challenge #charity #kilimanjaro
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-abbott1980
Interested in taking on your own challenge for Bath Mind? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Jodie at [email protected] for our fundraising pack and tips.
"I have got a lot more confident and feel less anxious since I started coming to Monksdale a few years ago."
Happy #NationalAllotmentsWeek! With three allotments under our care here at Bath Mind, we've seen first hand the power of contact with nature and physical activity at our Greenlinks groups.
Want to get involved? Head over to www.bathmind.org.uk/what-we-do/share/greenlinks/ 🌺🍃
A huge thank you to The Raven of Bath, The Bath League de Petanque and all of you who came along on Saturday! Bath Mind and First Steps Bath appreciate your support, we had a great day through both the rain and shine 🌤🌦🌧Bath Mind Yummy cakes by the Food for Thought lunch club #cakes #teambathmind #volunteer #mentalhealth #wellbeing #livelearnshare #charity
Our fantastic Food for Thought lunch club have been busy baking away for this weekend's bake sale! Come along to The Raven's Pie, Pints and Petanque day this Saturday at Queen's square. We can't wait to see you there 🍰🧁🥟 #lovebath #visitbath
Do you care for a friend, neighbour, child or family member with additional needs? Or are you struggling with your own mental health issues?
Carers' Centre and Bath Mind will be hosting regular joint events at the Timsbury YMCA building, from the 3rd September. This is to support carers’ to access information and advice around their caring role and to support people with their mental health wellbeing #timsbury #timsbury
A great piece for #NationalAllotmentsWeek on the benefits of gardening for mental health and #wellbeing. Here at Bath Mind, our Greenlinks allotments project is a vital service for improving mental health in B&NES - https://t.co/01livyTLMx 🌿🌷
https://t.co/5ZgBfSNSEx
What a fantastic Saturday spent in Queen Square. A huge thank you to @theravenofbath, @bathpetanque and all of you who came along on Saturday! Bath Mind and @firststepsbath appreciate your support, we had a great day through both the rain and shine 🌤🌦🌧 #lovebath #charity
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