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Save the DateOur next Membership Get 2gether will be held in Gloucester on Thursday 4 February 2016. The event will focus on children and young people’s mental health, and will begin at 5.30pm.
To register your interest in attending email [email protected] or ring 01452 894007.
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Trust, Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
01452 894007
www.facebook.com/2getherNHS
Welcome
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Welcome to the latest issue of your newsletter, which will be our final one for 2015. We’ve decided to use this edition to offer you some information and advice on how to make 2016 a happy and healthy year. Our four page pull out section is something you can keep and make use of over the next 12 months. We’ve also included updates on some of our most recent events and initiatives, as well as an introduction to our new Deputy Director of Nursing. We hope you enjoy reading this issue but as ever we’d love to hear from you if you have any thoughts or suggestions for next time. Please do get in touch!
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to nominate for this year’s ROSCAs. We received a total of 210 nominations across all 10 categories, making it a record year! Our independent judging panel has met to shortlist the nominations and decide the winners. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on Friday 26 February 2016 at Hatherley Manor, near Gloucester.The best of luck to all our nominees!
Send your letters, poems and ideas to:
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Contents
Connect with us:
www.2gether.nhs.uk
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If you would prefer to receive your newsletter by email, please let us know by telephoning 01452 894007 or email [email protected].
ROSCAs Update
Trust News & Updates
Our Volunteers’ Tea Party
Special Olympics
Your Pull Out and Keep Guide to a Happy and Healthy 2016
Ask the Experts
Contacting your Governor
Get Cooking and Crafting
Useful Contacts
A new service has been set up to allow people to register their interest in national dementia research.
Research into dementia is vital to help with early diagnosis, prevention and new treatments. The new service – Join Dementia Research - helps people with dementia, their carers, or anyone interested in dementia research to be matched to studies.
Current research ranges from clinical studies of new treatments to surveys about what works in improving quality of life for people with dementia and their carers.
Register your interest
You can register for the service by visiting www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk or by calling Alzheimer’s Research UK on 0300 111 5 111 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Join Dementia Research
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Trust News & Updates
GRiP works with people who are experiencing or who are at risk of experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Psychosis affects approximately 3 in every 100 people and usually develops between the age of 15 and 30. To contact GRiP, ring 01452 894178. If you live in Herefordshire ring the Early Intervention Team on 01432 371380.
World Mental Health Day
Every year we mark World Mental Health Day with a series of events across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
This year we linked the day in with the Rugby World Cup as we were fortunate enough to have a Fanzone set up in our area, at Gloucester Docks (see our cover photo). The City Council allowed us to show the films produced by national anti stigma campaign Time to Change on the big screen in between the rugby matches.
Another event we held to mark the occasion was our latest ‘Get 2gether’, which was hosted by Trust Governors at the Green Dragon, in Hereford. The event was an opportunity for members to meet our Herefordshire managers to find out more about our services, ask questions and make suggestions on what we provide.
We also arranged a variety of stands and events at public venues across our area to mark World Mental Health Day.
Residential Trip for GRiP
Each year GRiP (Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis) runs a week-long outward bound activity week in Pembrokeshire for up to 12 service users.
This is the 7th consecutive year this trip has run for young people (aged 14-35) with a diagnosis of first episode psychosis.
Activities included a bush craft walk, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, coasteering and finally a challenge day on the river. All of these activities were interlaced with goal setting, physical exercise, and personal development tasks and offered people a chance to socialise and gain a shared experience within the beautiful coastal setting of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
For several weeks after the trip the group members were encouraged to develop a presentation of their choosing that they would give to a group of interested parties.
Ben Land, Senior Case Worker with GRiP, said: “We are extremely proud of this yearly event and what our service users take away from it.”
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New Role for AlisonAlison Curson has been appointed as our new Deputy Director of Nursing. Alison started her career as a general nurse at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in 1985.
An interest in the psychological needs of patients led her to train as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and she qualified in 1990. A varied career in a range of teams and roles followed, including working both within the community and within inpatient units.
In 2011 Alison became Matron at Wotton Lawn Hospital, and then followed that by moving on to become Community Services Manager for the North Gloucestershire Locality.
Alison said: “I am really looking forward to working in this post. My nursing career spans 30 years working in the NHS. I am proud to be part of the nursing profession, of my qualifications and I always hold true to the values of the profession.
“I embrace and promote positive change wholeheartedly. I believe this new post is pivotal in ensuring that excellent standards are maintained, and continuously improved, for service users and carers. I see this as a very privileged progression within my nursing career and I look forward to working with you all.”
Our Director of Nursing Marie Crofts said: “I am delighted that Alison has been appointed as our new Deputy Director of Nursing. She has a wealth of experience to bring to the role and I am personally very much looking forward to working with her. I would also like to thank our outgoing Deputy Director of Nursing John Trevains for everything he has done for the Trust, and wish him well in his new role with NHS England.”
A delegation of officers from the Chinese Department of Security paid a visit to the Maxwell Suite, in Gloucester.
The group was in the UK on a visit to Gloucestershire organised through the British College of Policing, and had taken an interest in finding out more about how people are detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and how the suite operates.
Community Services Manager Martin Griffiths provided the 23 officers with a guided tour, answering a range of questions with the help of a Chinese interpreter.
Martin said: “The officers were fascinated with the Maxwell Suite and asked a lot of questions about how long we detain people for, whether we provide beds and what happens to people once they are discharged. I was able to explain how assessments are carried out and what happens if people need ongoing mental health treatment, and it was clear that they were very impressed with our facilities.”
Chinese Visitors for Maxwell Suite
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The volunteers who give up their own free time to help our service users and carers have been recognised and thanked for everything that they do.
A third annual tea party was held in their honour at Kingsholm Stadium, in Gloucester.
The event included the presentation of certificates to many volunteers, as well as the Trust’s experts by experience – people who use their own personal experience of mental illness or learning disability to act as advisors.
Trust Chair Ruth FitzJohn, speaking at the event, said: "This is without doubt my favourite event of the year.
"You are making an enormous contribution not only to our Trust and our service users and carers, but also the entire communities of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. You give your time, your care and your energy to help us make life better, and we are forever grateful for everything that you do."
More than 50 volunteers and 150 experts by experience are registered with the Trust.
A launch event was held for the short film produced to highlight the success of our Severn and Wye Recovery College.
The film was commissioned by the Health Foundation – the organisation which initially funded a grant enabling the college to be set up in 2013.
Professor Jane Melton, our Director of Engagement and Integration, said: “The film is both moving and informative.
“It focuses on Heather, one of our original graduates, and the way in which the college has had a significantly positive impact on her life as well as over 200 other graduates.
“We’re incredibly pleased and proud that our college is receiving national recognition. It is acknowledgement of the considerable steps that each and every Recovery College student has taken in their recovery journey. The film is also testimony to the huge amount of time and energy devoted to the college by a very dedicated team of staff, volunteers and partner organisations.”
Volunteers Tea Party
Recovery College Film Launch
To view the film visit www.health.org.uk/recovery-college.
To find out more about the college, courses and taster days visit www.swrecovery.org.uk or ring 01452 894204.
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A taster day has been held in readiness for Gloucestershire’s Special Olympics, which are due to be launched next year.
The taster event, held at Leisure@Cheltenham, was a chance for people with learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities to try a new sport.
Organised by the Special Olympics steering group in Gloucestershire, over 50 volunteers helped to provide 400 participants with an opportunity to try out a range of different sports.
The sports on offer included boccia, adapted cycling, cricket, cycling, archery, adapted athletics, badminton, golf, football, cricket and bowls.
Simon Shorrick, of our Health Facilitation team, was one of the organisers and said it had been a fantastic day.
“The day showed that there is a demand for inclusion clubs to be set up around the county, providing weekly activities with some participants entering the Special Olympics which we plan to launch in 2016. It also demonstrated a key theme in reducing health inequalities and providing support workers and families the opportunities and choices available to participate in new and healthy activities, as well as social networking. The Taster Day was open to anyone with any learning disability. We hope that the club hubs will provide training for anyone wishing to enter either the Special Olympics or Paralympics.”
To enquire about the Special Olympics, email [email protected] or ring Simon Shorrick on 01452 321015.
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These steps could have a great positive impact upon your wellbeing, or the wellbeing of those around you. However, if you are finding things difficult and think you need some more support, you should make an appointment with your GP. You can also find support from Let’s Talk. Ring them on 0800 073 2200 or visit www.talk2gether.nhs.uk.
At any given time, 1 in 4 of us will be experiencing a mental health issue. Some of the most common mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and stress, can be relieved by following some simple steps called the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
These are proven techniques to help boost your general wellbeing and they are things we can all incorporate into our daily lives. If you want to make your mental health and wellbeing a priority in 2016, following these steps is a good place to start.
Connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing
these relationships because spending time with others increases your
feelings of happiness and self worth. Speaking to people over the
telephone or online can help, but there’s nothing like being in the
company of others to boost your mood.
Learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new
confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, learn a new language, or figure out how
to fix your bike?
You don't need to go to the gym – although you can if you want to!
Alternatively, take a walk, go cycling, join a dance class, go swimming or play a game of
football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your
life. Anything that raises your heart rate – even cleaning the house –
can help.
Even the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or
a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local
community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks.
Be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness ‘mindfulness’ and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how
you approach challenges.
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1. If you’re feeling down, talk to someone about it. This could be a friend, family member or your GP or Let’s Talk if you need professional help.
2. If you notice a friend is not quite themselves, ask them how they are feeling. Just show them that someone cares.
3. Eat well. Food has a significant impact on your mental wellbeing. Try and eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.
4. Cut down on alcohol. Drinking too much has a significant impact on physical and mental health.
5. Get enough sleep. The occasional restless night is not going to cause any problems, but if you regularly struggle to sleep well seek some advice. 6. Exercise regularly. It’s free and you only need to start with something small – taking the first step is the hardest part.
7. Practice Mindfulness. Let’s Talk offers Mindfulness courses, but you can also teach yourself through books, DVDs, or online tools including apps.
8. Maintain a healthy weight. Your physical health will benefit, but you’ll also boost your self esteem.
9. Manage your stress levels. Don’t take on too much – it’s alright to say no occasionally.
10. Give up smoking. If you need help speak to your GP or your local stop smoking service.
If you are a current 2gether service user or a member of staff, you could kick 2016 off to a great start by attending our Physical Health Awareness Day on January 8.
It’s being held at Wotton Lawn Hospital, in Gloucester, and will run from 10am until 3pm.
You will be able to have a basic health check and speak to experts about giving up smoking, healthy diet, fun ways to get moving, diabetes and more.
To find out more please ring Lloyd Andrews on 01452 894522 or email [email protected].
10 top tips for a healthier and happier you
How much is too much?Many people overindulge and drink too much at this time of year.
Most people who experience alcohol related health problems aren’t addicted to drinking. They are simply people who have regularly drunk more than the recommended guidelines over a number of years.
What are the guidelines?
Pregnant women: no drinks advised during pregnancy.
Dependant drinkers: no drinks are safe, but before stopping seek advice from your GP.
For more information about units visit www.drinkaware.co.uk
Men Women
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New Forest Hub
Tracie’s Art Gets London Debut Trust expert by experience Tracie Hodge has had a piece of her artwork accepted for display at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, in London.
Tracie, 43, from Gloucester, uses her artistic talents to express her thoughts and feelings as she recovers from mental ill health.
She said: “I produced the work following a stay in an inpatient unit outside of Gloucestershire, where I was left on my own for much of the time with a visit from an occupational therapist only once every six days. The emphasis was more towards medication, which has its place, but the treatment I was receiving was not really benefitting me. The artwork is one metre by one metre square. I did tonnes and tonnes of research while producing it at home and I’ve already displayed it in other places. I was really delighted when the Museum of the Mind accepted it into their collection.”
Tracie also volunteers with the Trust by taking her Pets as Therapy dog into Charlton Lane Hospital, in Cheltenham. She also has other pieces of art on display around a variety of Trust buildings. She is willing to give her artwork to anyone who would like it in exchange for donations to either The Dogs Trust or MIND. To express an interest, please email [email protected].
The Bethlem Museum of the Mind stands on the site of Bethlem Royal Hospital, which was founded in 1247 and was the first institution in the UK to specialise in the care of the mentally ill. The hospital is now part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The museum, which opened in 2015, stands in the hospital’s former administration building. The exhibits provide information on the history of mental healthcare and treatment.
To read more about it visit www.museumofthemind.org.uk
Work is now complete on our Forest Hub, at Collier’s Court in Cinderford.
We’ll be holding an official opening soon, but staff are already getting settled in and service users are attending appointments in the new surroundings. Staff working from the site include nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, art therapists and psychiatrists.
We have now vacated our other Forest of Dean bases – namely Coleford House and Underleaf, in Coleford, and the Belle Vue Centre, in Cinderford. As most of our service users are seen within their own homes or other community buildings, we hope there has been minimal disruption caused by the move. Picture courtesy of Quattro Design.
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something you’ve always wanted to know about mental health?
but if there is something you’ve always wondered about, get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] or write to us at2gether Trust, Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY.
What is Art Therapy/Art
Psychotherapy?
Angela Burton, Trust Lead for the Arts Therapies
Art therapy is a clinical treatment which aims to help clients explore personal issues within a safe and supportive framework, to resolve emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties.
The use of art materials is a form of non-verbal communication enabling people to express and explore feelings which are very difficult and in some cases impossible to convey through verbal language. Skills, talent or interest in the arts is not necessary to undertake treatment.
Art therapy is one of the arts therapies, the others being music and drama. All are a form of psychotherapy and work on psychodynamic principals. All arts therapists undergo post graduate training and must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a legal requirement in order to practice in the UK.
Art therapy is provided in a variety of settings offering either individual or group work.
Clients have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities and diagnoses and the arts therapists’ role is to work with the client in a way which respects his/her values, personal resources, dignity and capacity for self-determination.
We currently provide the following Arts Therapies in the Trust:• Music therapy in the in-patient learning disability units in Gloucestershire• Art therapy in both community and inpatient adult services in both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire• The children and young person’s services in Gloucestershire
Here are some examples of art produced during the Trust’s art therapy sessions:
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More than 1 in 10 women develop a mental health condition during the perinatal period, which means during pregnancy up until 12 months after giving birth. In fact, depression is the most common health complication of maternity – far more common than high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and the other conditions more usually associated with being pregnant and giving birth.
If a mother already has a pre-existing mental health condition, pregnancy can also aggravate the symptoms so it’s important to tell your healthcare professional as soon as you become pregnant. It’s also important to talk to your clinician about your medication – many are very safe to take during pregnancy but some are not.
Sadly, perinatal mental health conditions often go unnoticed and untreated. This is cause for concern, because there is evidence that untreated mental illness in mothers can have a long term impact on their child.
However, if mothers are given the appropriate help we can advise, support and treat them throughout pregnancy and after the birth. Some women feel embarrassed to admit they need support but there really is no need to be ashamed. There are many sources of advice and support, including midwives, health visitors, GPs and our Let’s Talk service.
Dr Sally Morgan, Consultant Psychiatrist
How common are mental health
problems in pregnant women and new mums?
If your partner, daughter, sister or friend is going through difficulties, offer them your support. Please reassure them that what they are experiencing is very common and advise them to seek professional advice.
Sources of support and advice
Let’s Talk provides free, completely confidential support and advice for times when you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. You can call them between 9am and 5pm on 0800 073 2200 or visit www.talk2gether.nhs.uk.
Tommy’s provides a midwife led telephone line from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, on 0800 0147 800 www.tommys.org/mentalhealth
The Association for Post Natal Illness runs a helpline and provides information as well as a network of volunteers who have experienced post natal depression. Contact them on 0207 386 0868 between 10am and 2pm or visit www.apni.org
PANDAS supports anyone, including fathers and partners, suffering from pre (antenatal) and postnatal illnesses. Their helpline is open from 9am until 8pm (including weekends) on 0843 28 98 401 or visit
Feeling stressed,anxious or depressed?
Feel more like yourself againGuidance Courses Talking Therapy
www.2gether.nhs.uk/feelbetter
0800 073 2200
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Trust Governors are elected to represent the interests of members and the public and hold non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board. 2gether has eight public membership constituencies and a staff constituency. You can contact your Governor at any time by the following methods:
Tel: 01452 894165 Fax: 01452 894001 E-mail: [email protected]
Write to: Foundation Trust Governors, c/o Anna Hilditch, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
Governors
Who’s your Governor Public Vic Godding CheltenhamAl Thomas CheltenhamJennifer Thomson ForestVacant ForestGillian Hayes GloucesterPaul Toleman GloucesterJodie Townsend StroudRichard Castle StroudMandy Nelson TewkesburyJosephine Smith TewkesburyPat Ayres CotswoldsRod Whiteley CotswoldsDawn Lewis HerefordshireMartin Kibblewhite HerefordshireVacant Greater England
Staff Amjad Uppal Nursing and Medical StaffPaul Grimer Nursing and Medical StaffSvetlin Vrabtchev Nursing and Medical StaffVacant Mgmt and AdministrationRob Blagden Mgmt and AdministrationElaine Davies Clinical and Social Care and SupportVacant Clinical and Social Care and Support
Appointed Dr Helen Miller Gloucestershire CCGRoger Wilson Gloucestershire County CouncilDavid Farnsworth Herefordshire CCG
Herefordshire County CouncilVacant Gloucestershire LD Partnership Board
The next Council of Governors Meeting is on Tuesday 19 January 2016 at 10.30am in the Business Continuity Room, Trust HQ, Rikenel, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
Cllr Jenny Bartlett
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Why not try this tasty tomato soup as a starter for your festive meal, or to warm you up on a cold day?
This recipe has been provided by the Caroline Walker Trust and is recommended by Trust Dietitian Carly Atkinson.
Tomato Soup
Ingredients1 large onion2 cloves garlic2 large cans (420g) chopped tomatoes2 bay leaves500ml water50g tomato purée1 teaspoon low-salt bouillon powder2 tablespoons chopped parsleyBasil to garnish
Method1. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic2. Place the onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves and water in a large saucepan, and bring to the boil3. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the soup is reduced and thickened4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the tomato purée, bouillon powder and parsley5. Using a hand held liquidizer, purée the soup carefully until smooth6. Return to the heat to warm through if necessary, serve and garnish with basil
DIY Birdseed BiscuitsTo encourage birds to visit your garden or outside space this winter, try hanging a homemade birdseed biscuit.You’ll need:
3/4 cup of birdseed1 tablespoon flourWaterBiscuit shape cutterOilFoilBaking trayChopstick or skewerRibbon or twine
How to make:
This recipe makes two 3-inch biscuits or a single 4-inch biscuit.
1. Mix together the birdseed, flour, and 2 tablespoons of water
2. Spray or wipe your biscuit cutter with oil and place it on a foil-covered baking tray. Pack the mixture into the cutter, pushing it in around the edges firmly and scrape off any overspill so it is level with the top of the cutter
3. Use the chopstick or bamboo skewer to create a hole at near the top of your shape for hanging
4. Carefully remove the cutter and leave your biscuits to dry for 6-8 hours, or even better overnight
5. Once dry, thread a ribbon through the hole, and hang it outside in a sheltered spot
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway have kindly given us a VIP Family Ticket to give away.
To enter the draw to win this prize, email your name and address to [email protected] or write to 2gether Comms, Rikenel, Gloucester, GL1 1LY and we will draw names out of a hat.
Closing date for entries 22 January 2016.
Information, guidance and therapy during times when you feel stressed, anxious or depressed.Tel: 0800 073 2200 www.talk2gether.nhs.uk
2gether Service Experience Department
Carers Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care Helpdesk
Gloucestershire Children &Families Helpdesk
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Healthwatch Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Herefordshire
Independence Trust
Let’s Talk
Mind
NHS 111
Samaritans
Cirencester Eating Disorders Support Group (Beat)
Let us know your views about 2gether services including compliments, suggestions, comments, concerns and complaints.Tel: 01452 894072Email: [email protected]
Local information, support, advice, advocacy and support groups for carers.Tel: 0300 111 9000www.carersgloucestershire.org.uk
Information and help for adults and older people, their carers and relatives regarding social care, health, housing, financial and general support.Tel: 01452 426868www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Information and enquiries about services for children and families, including requests for a needs assessment.Tel: 01452 426565www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Support for young people aged 8-25 years whose lives are affected by caring for a relative.Tel: 01452 733060www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Consumer champion and provider of information and advice about health and social care.Tel: 0800 652 5193www.healthwatchgloucestershire.co.uk
Consumer champion and provider of information and advice about health and social care.Tel: 01432 364481www.healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk
Herefordshire Carers SupportA registered charity providing practical support and advice to the carer community in Herefordshire.Tel: 01432 356068www.herefordshirecarerssupport.org
Support for individuals, families and communities with concerns about mental health, alcohol and drugs.Tel: 0845 8638323 www.independencetrust.co.uk
Managing Memory 2getherInformation, advice and support for people affected by memory problems.Tel: 0800 694 8800
Information, advice and support for people experiencing mental illness and their carers.Tel: 0300 123 3393 www.mind.org.uk
Health advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Tel: 111 www.nhs.uk
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support.Tel: 116 123 www.samaritans.org
Confidential, approachable and understanding group for help, support and information. Tel: 01285 770385
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)Advice and liaison with clinical services to resolve a concern or assist in making a complaint.Tel: 01452 894073Email: [email protected]
Dementia Service, HerefordshireInformation, advice and support for people affected by memory problems.Tel: 0800 234 6343
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Rethink Gloucestershire Self HarmHelpline Service Telephone 0808 801 0606(Mon to Sun 5 - 10pm)Text support: 07537 410022www.rethink.org/glosselfharm
Clients have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities and diagnoses and the arts therapists’ role is to work with the client in a way which respects his/her values, personal resources, dignity and capacity for self-determination.
We currently provide the following Arts Therapies in the Trust:• Music therapy in the in-patient learning disability units in Gloucestershire• Art therapy in both community and inpatient adult services in both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire• The children and young person’s services in Gloucestershire
Here are some examples of art produced during the Trust’s art therapy sessions:
