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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
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A fantastic event from Laura Clark Nutrition on ditching the diet this new year.
Come along to find out about a different approach to weight management, and ditch the unhealthy habits that we're often told are good for us.
And to top it off, there's a collection for Bath Mind as well 🎉💙
Ditch the Diet: Fresh approaches to managing your weight in 2020
The UK dieting industry is worth a staggering 6 billion pounds annually. And yet as a nation we don’t seem to be winning the battle with our waist- lines. Diets continue to be very popular and yet all too often they let us down. Despite lots of evidence that they don’t generally work, we are dra...Bath Spa Wellbeing groups starts back on Thursday (16th January) in 'The Sitting Room' in Main House.
2.30pm-3.30pm. Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath. BA2 9BN.
Support and advice about mental health and wellbeing is available from experienced staff at the group. come and meet new people and engage with activities.
BathSpa Student Council
Bath Spa University Students' Union
Introducing the new Fresh Art Project!
This is an opportunity to explore creativity in a safe and supported group environment. The project runs in partnership with Bath Mind, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), the museums of Bath, and Creativity Works; giving participants the chance to learn more about the history of Bath, whilst exploring different creative processes in a supported group environment.
See how you get involved below 🎨🎨🎨
American Museum & Gardens The Holburne Museum No.1 Royal Crescent
Want to get involved with football this new year?
Bath Mind have you covered!
www.bathmind.org.uk/what-we-do/share/get-set-to-go/#Bath Sports and Leisure Centre hosts Bath Mind and Bath City FC Foundation 's Fun Football session, Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm. Volunteers will be on hand to chat about mental health. All welcome. For more information please visit
crowd.in/8hG4ya or call 07588524111.
Join us on Monday (13th January) at Twerton Village Hall for Twerton Wellbeing group, 3pm-5pm. £2 per person.
Have a go at New Age Curling or simply have a chat over a cup of tea.
It's not too late to enter the Bath Half Family Fun Run. sponsored by @BathCollege. The 3/4 mile route starts and finishes under the Half Marathon gantry and is a moment not to be missed https://t.co/3z5BZq9lRV
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