Published by Redbridge Concern for Mental Health

Building Resilient Communities

Mental health charities Mind and the Mental Health Foundation recently published Building resilient communities, a new report calling on every council to prioritise mental health within their public health strategy.

The report comes at a critical moment for public mental health, as the economic climate results in more people needing help to look after their mental health whilst funding for public services is being restricted.

Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation said:

"We ignore public mental health at our peril. The recession means this is a challenging time for many individuals and wider communities. It is now more important than ever that people's mental health is made a public health priority."

Read more here

RUN-UP Newsletter

Read and download the latest RUN-UP newsletter and find out more about the reaction of service users to the move of the Community Recovery Team which has recently moved to Mellmead House (Wanstead).

Tell us about your experiences of the ATOS Assessment

We are holding focus groups to found out about your experiences of the ATOS Assessment. In order to attend you must have already had an ATOS Assessment.

Thursday 19 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at RCVS, 3rd Floor Forest House, 16-20 Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1BA

Wednesday 25 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at CiiL-Redbridge, 100 South Park Drive, Ilford IG3 9AN

To book a place please call Nikki on ext 7888 (24 hour answer phone).

World Mental Health Day 2013 - Bowling Competition, Wednesday 16 October 2013

To celebrate World Mental Health Day we will be holding another bowling competition.

For more information, or to book a team please contact us on the number below.

Contact: Sharon or Margaret
Organisation: Redbridge Concern for Mental Health
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Email:
www: rcmh.org.uk

Exercise on Referral Scheme

Exercise on Referral is where doctors or other health professionals can refer individuals who they feel would benefit from physical activity and help them fight their medical conditions.

The Exercise on Referral Scheme is for Redbridge residents who are 16+, not active and would like to increase their physical activity levels. The scheme is designed so qualified instructors can help people with medical conditions achieve their targets.

If you are interested in joining the Redbridge Exercise on Referral Scheme then please speak to your doctor or practice nurse as they have to recommend you.

If your doctor is not registered with the scheme then please contact the Exercise on Referral Scheme Manager, Steve Smith, details below.

Tel:
Email:
Website: Exercise on Referral Scheme

Celebrating UK Older Peoples Day

Redbridge will be celebrating UK Older People's Day this year with a week long programme of events to show age is no barrier when it comes to staying active and getting involved in community life.

A variety of events have been organised to help raise awareness of the benefits that physical, social and mental activities bring, by encouraging people to share skills and experiences and to try something new.

The programme runs from Wednesday 25 September through to Friday 4 October 2013 and includes a Health & Wellbeing Fair, a 'Make, Do & Mend' Craft Fair, a Fashion Show, a School Days, Toys and Games Exhibition and much, much more.

To request a full copy of the programme please call or email:

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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Jon Abrams
Redbridge Concern for Mental Health
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Ilford, Essex IG1 2LD
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A big thanks to our funders: the London Borough of Redbridge and NHS Redbridge

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