The Redbridge News

A community resource to promote better mental health

Published by Redbridge Concern for Mental Health

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Mental health report damns Metropolitan police attitudes

An independent report into the deaths or serious injuries of 55 mentally ill people in the past five years either in custody or in contact with the Metropolitan police, has found a catalogue of mismanagement and bad practices.

The report said care pathways must be recognised and developed, and there must be greater operational cohesion, including inter-agency liaison within the NHS and clinical commissioning groups.

You can read the report here

Health Minister: 'No parity' in mental health services

The lack of equality in emergency hospital services for mental health patients' needs to be addressed, Norman Lamb has said. The Health Minister said the difference in services for people with mental health problems visiting hospital compared with patients with physical conditions is stark. He added there are too many hospitals where there is a 'complete absence' of mental healthcare.

RUN-UP Newsletter

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World Music Day, Sunday 23 June 2013

Start: 12:00
Finish: 16:00

Our next Open Day will be World Music Day on Sunday 23rd June, 12noon - 4pm. We are in the process of booking performers and activities for the Open Day. If you have any recommendations for local groups who do music, dance or singing please get in touch, as we would like the event to reflect a wide range of cultural and community groups in northeast London.

Venue: Starting from Hainault Station (on the Central Line and on bus routes 150 and 247): turn left out of the station onto New North Road, walk 2 minutes and take your first left into Hazelbrouck Gardens (IG6 2XL). Go through the two gates at the end to arriv

Contact:Natalie
Organisation: Forest Farm Peace Garden
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www: Forest Farm Peace Garden

Help for Disabled People gain elected office

The Government has announced a new £2.6 million fund designed to help disabled people overcome barriers to becoming councillors, police and crime commissioners or MPs. The money will help meet the additional costs a disabled candidate may face in standing for election. The fund will be open for applications until the end of March 2014.

It will help disabled candidates meet the additional costs they may face compared to a non-disabled person whether these are related to transport, communication, technology or support. In addition to the fund, a new online training package went live today, tailored to disabled people who are interested in a political career. Grants available will range from £250 - £10,000.

Find out more here

NEW Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

This Mental Health Awareness week, BIHR is pleased to launch Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide, our latest practical resource to help respect and protect the human rights of people with mental health problems. This guide has been produced with Mind Brighton and Hove, Wish and NSUN, three of the partner organisations involved in our Human Rights in Healthcare project.

Aimed at both advocates and people who use services, this handy guide explains how the Human Rights Act can be used in mental health settings to secure better treatment and care for people. It draws on real life stories of how laws and legal cases can be used in everyday advocacy practice, providing helpful flow-charts, worked through examples and top tips.

You can download and read the guide here.

Autism Alert Card

If you or a person you know has an autistic spectrum disorder, you can apply for our FREE Autism Alert Card here

The card will alert the Police, NHS, other emergency services and front line service providers, that the person carrying the card has a condition that may require special attention.

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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