Published by Redbridge Concern for Mental Health

 

The consultation period will be for 12 weeks and it will close on the 1st October 2014. The outcomes of the review will be reported to the November Cabinet and published on the Councils website.

 

We are seeking the views of those who have either applied (whether successful or unsuccessful); or, who have considered applying for funding. You can also give your views if you have never applied or considered applying by looking at the information and letting us know what you think.

 

Please note that this consultation only applies to the following Council grant programmes:

 

 

Please click here to start the survey

Job Opportunity - Associate Hospital Managers

North East London NHS Foundation Trust would like to appoint some additional Associate Hospital Managers to add to its existing team.

AHMs are lay members of the community who are appointed to carry out functions under the Mental Health Act, specifically to review the detention or other legal status of patients who are subject to the Act. AHMs usually have written reports sent to them in advance and then meet as a panel of three members to hear evidence from the patient, doctor, social workers and others.

AHMs are an important legal safeguard and can discharge patients even when the doctor and other professionals feel they should continue to be subject to the Act. They are not and by law cannot be employees of the Trust as they have an independent status. They are not paid as such but do receive expenses ( currently £50.00 per hearing plus travel costs.)Hearings are in a variety of Trust settings, particularly Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford.

Anyone interested should send a short CV detailing their background and reasons for applying by 31st July 2014 to:

Robert Keys
Mental Health Law Manager
Suite 12, Phoenix House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon SS14 3EZ.

For further information or discussion you can phone Robert on x 5655 or email him at

Vacancies for Voluntary Co-opted Members on the Health Scrutiny Committee

The Scrutiny Unit is undertaking a recruit process to fill vacancies for up to three voluntary Co-opted Members to serve on the Council's Health Scrutiny Committee.

The role of Scrutiny Committees is to scrutinise the effectiveness and appropriateness of services and to make recommendations for improvement and, in relation to the Health Scrutiny Committee, this refers to all health matters.

As a voluntary Co-opted Member (also known as a 'Co-optee'), volunteers will work with elected Councillors from all the main political parties and use their own skills and knowledge of relevant local services or issues to shape discussions. This will assist the Committee in making recommendations for improvement, which are made to service providers or commissioners - for most health services this will be to external NHS organisations, who are the key decision-making bodies, but for some jointly provided services this may also be to the Council's Cabinet.

You can find out more and download the application forms here

Do you need extra help to pay your rent or council tax?

It's normal to feel worried, anxious or down when times are hard. Job insecurity, redundancy, debt and financial problems can all cause emotional distress

Are you receiving Housing Benefit but still struggling to pay your rent in full? Are you finding it hard to pay your Council Tax even though you receive a Council Tax Reduction?

There is extra financial support which may be available to help you

Find out more on how to access Discretionary Housing and Hardship Payments on Redbridge i

Alternatively, email Redbridge Council
or call 020 8708 5690 and we can send you a form

Help available through the Redbridge Emergency Support Scheme

The scheme will provide financial help in two ways, but ONLY where there is no alternative help available:

Firstly, where urgent short term help is needed in exceptional circumstances, for example after an emergency or disaster, or to prevent serious risk to a person's or their immediate family's health or safety.

Secondly, where a person needs help to establish themselves in Redbridge after being in institutional care, as part of a planned resettlement programme, for example after leaving prison or residential care.

Please note: No cash payments will be made unless exceptional circumstances apply.

To find out more about the scheme and how to apply for emergency support click here

Is someone hurting or upsetting you because of who you are? We're here to help.

Redbridge Concern for Mental Health is now a Hate Crime Help and Referral Centre. We offer a safe, confidential environment for anybody who has experienced crime, harassment or abuse because of their: race; religion; sexuality; disability; age; gender identity or mental health condition.

Talk to us and we'll tell you about the wide range of options and support available to you. You can contact us on or email:

For more information about Hate Crime Help and Referral Centres visit Redbridge i

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