Published by Redbridge Concern for Mental Health

Waiting time targets for people with mental health problems

Waiting time targets for people with mental health problems in England are to be introduced for the first time, Nick Clegg has announced.

From April 2015, 75 per cent of people referred for talking treatments through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme will be guaranteed treatment within six weeks, with a maximum wait of 18 weeks. People experiencing psychosis for the first time will start treatment within two weeks of referral, which brings it in line with cancer treatments.

We now need to see these important ambitions translate into tangible improvements for everyone trying to access the help they need.

Run Up Peer Support Group - First Thursday of every month

Run Up facilitates a Peer Support Group on the first Thursday of every month from 11am to 1pm at 98-100 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD (just turn up, no booking required).

The Peer Support Group is based around hope, support, encouragement and sharing experiences amongst people with lived experience of mental health issues.

RUN-UP Newsletter

Read and download the latest RUN-UP newsletter and find out more about the Accessing GP Services event.

Free Your Mind Mental Health Support Group

Free Your Mind runs a fortnightly Mental health support group on Monday evenings from 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm. Please come along if you would like some support, discrete advice or to meet some new people. Refreshments provided.

Venue:Woodford Parish Church Memorial Hall, 209 High Road South Woodford London E18 2PA

For more information and the date of the next support group please email:

In Celebration of World Mental Health Day

In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2014 North East London Foundation Trust is holding a Waltham Forest 6-a-sidefootball tournament.

Adult service users and staff are invited to come and play for teams that will be made up on the day.

Spectators are welcome, and light refreshments will be provided.

Appropriate clothing for football is required, including shin pads, and as the pitch is artificial studded footwear is not permitted. Trainers or moulded soles are recommended.

To register to play please contact:

Andrea Shepherd, Project Admin by Tuesday 14th October 2014

Tel: ext. 68485
Email:

Local Forums replace the old style Area Committees

Local Forums combine formal and informal opportunities for residents to raise questions, ideas, issues and concerns with Council services and local organisations.  

Redbridge Council will hold a meeting every month  at venues across the Borough. There will be two parts to every Forum, the first part will  be a 'market place' and the second part will be a 'question time'. Most meetings will be held in the evening although occasionally Local Forums will be held in the daytime.

The 'market place' will allow residents to browse stalls staffed by Council officers, Councillors, partner and voluntary sector organisations to discuss issues such as: planning; parking; cleansing; housing and payments and benefits

The more formal 'question time' will see senior Council officers and Councillors respond to questions from residents. Questions can either be submitted in advance via a form, which will be published on this webpage soon, or taken from the floor on the night.

The first forum will take place on Tuesday 28 October from 6pm to 9.15pm at Redbridge Central Library Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA.

For more information and a list of the scheduled forums please visit Redbridge i

Adult Social Services and Public Health are Moving

Just to advise that the Adult Social Services and Public Health teams based at Ley Street House will shortly be moving offices to Lynton House.

The moves will take place over the first two weekends in October, in two phases.

Phase 1 (on the weekend of 4 & 5 October), teams moving in this phase include the Executive, Access, Wellbeing & Support, Commissioning, Provision & Change Management and Strategy & Development.

Phase 2 (on the weekend of 11 & 12 October), teams moving in this phase include Public Health and Systems & Resources.

All staff will be retaining their current telephone extension numbers, however please be aware that on the day of the moves the team may either not be able to take calls or that their lines are temporary unavailable.

Address details for the office will be Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford IG1 1NN

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

Redbridge Concern for Mental Health is 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

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

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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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