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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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We are absolutely overwhelmed with how many of you came yesterday evening to #ShineALight on mental health. Whether you took part in the creative workshops at The Holburne Museum, or came along for the walk, we were delighted to see you.
We had a fantastic #WorldMentalHealthDay, and hope that you all enjoyed the brave young voices of Boys In Mind: Girls Mind Too and the beautiful choir and space at Bath Abbey.
Together, we can continue to fight the #stigma surround mental health, and show our support for all of those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
To the people of B&NES, we want to say THANK YOU! Take good care of yourselves, we hope to see you all again next year 🌟
Creativity Works Awp Trust Carers' Centre
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. We at Bath Mind are here to support all in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Join us this evening and take the opportunity #ShineALight on mental health, which affects us all year round, 24/7.
If you'd like to come along tonight, we are meeting for our lantern lit walk at 6:45pm at the Royal Crescent, finishing the walk at Bath Abbey for an evening of food and entertainment. We hope to see you there! ⭐💙
Our CEO Kate with ITV West Country, talking mental health in the lead up to #WorldMentalHealthDay on Thursday #mentalhealthawareness
NEW WELLBEING GROUP! ☕☕☕
Bath Mind are delighted to announce that we are starting new mental health wellbeing group in Twerton Village Hall, starting from the 7th October.
The group will meet every other Monday, and will be led by trained Bath Mind staff. For more information, contact Becky at [email protected]
#whatsonbath #twerton #bath #wellbeing #mentalhealth #twertonbath #mentalhealth
An amazing turn out for the Shine a Light parade in Bath this evening . So many people .. awesome @AWPNHS @BathMind @CW4everyone #WMHD2019 #itsoknottobeok #inspiration
2We are absolutely overwhelmed with how many of you came yesterday evening to #ShineALight on mental health. Together, we can continue to fight the #stigma, and show our support for all of those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing #WMHD #bath #lovebath
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow and with it is a message of hope. Click on the link below to find out more of what is going on in your area.
Our students will be holding activities throughout the day tomorrow to raise money for @BathMind. https://t.co/thvJSP4OLo
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