London's 1st 100% Mental Health User Led Organisation. Led by Bright, Ambitious, Misrepresented Ethnicities (BAME), inclusive to all.
Merton
Joined March 2017
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Herbs n Roots gardening group
@AllEnglandLawnTennisandCroquetClub tour
"I am very grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity.."
Thank you, Aiden & Louise sharing extensive knowledge tennis history; venue & creating atmosphere - all felt comfortable, included & valued
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Check out our September online and in person wellbeing workshops! If you would like to sign-up please send us an email at mertonwellbeing@swlstg.nhs.uk or visit our Eventbrite page:
eventbrite.co.uk/o/merton-up…
#wellbeing #merton #mertontalkingtherapies #recoverycollege
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Being a new parent can be filled with highs & lows and it's normal to experience changes to your mood during this time. Our free workshop at The Acacia Family Hub provides helpful tips to look after your mental wellbeing as a new parent.
Sign-up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing…
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Please share**
Help me share with the Liz Kendall what it takes to get disabled people into work, if possible #EconomicallyInactive #Worklessness #BenefitScroungers #WarOnDisabled
Via @WheelieFUMS
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“I can’t believe I’m going to die and I’m still not sick enough for PIP.”
James (pictured below) is one of the voices included in @johnpringdns’ new book, The Department, a damning look at the DWP and disability benefits system. 📕
Read an extract. ⬇️
bigissue.com/news/social-jus…
Therapeutic afternoon " I enjoyed being in the garden and meeting new people very fulfiling."
"Learning to prune, planting squash, a satisfying experience, and it lifted my flat mood." #Wellbeing #growyourown #community #GardeningX #MentalWellness @WimbledonFdn @London_cf
"The grounding exercise at the start of the workshop helped me be present and appreciate my surroundings. Fun time, determined to find the carrots. Added bonus of taking carrots, cabbage, and beetroot home to prepare and cook." #GardeningX #Wellbeing
@WimbledonFdn @London_cf
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Reminder that professionals have a responsibility for initiating & facilitating an 'engaging' therapeutic relationship.
They can be the first to disengage from us - and sometimes with terrible consequences.
'Informal' service users deserve serious therapeutic engagement too.
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NEW POST: After a recent High Court ruling underlined that LAs MUST ensure an #EHCP is carried out, the two lawyers involved, @OlliePersey and Adam Mercer, offer their 4 practical tips for enforcing this ‘absolute duty’ specialneedsjungle.com/4-tip…
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If you’re a SEND campaigner (or want to be!), we need co-ordinators in constituencies across England to send letters to local MPs. Support will be provided. Find out more, with a link to join our campaign group at stopsafetyvalve.co.uk - please share!
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Share this with someone who is getting their #ALevelResults this week. It's a message from Irum.
"Life can often feel like a race 24/7, but it doesn’t need to be that way. You have all the time in the world left to achieve your goals, but take care of yourself whilst you do it."
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Many people who experienced trauma during childhood blame themselves, often as a mechanism to cope with their past. @Kaytee_Gillis, a survivor of trauma herself, offers this advice on how to break the cycle of self-blame. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Pensioner poverty set to double in 15 years
"Amost 2m older people are already in financial hardship - skipping meals, washing in cold water or not using the lights in the evening, all to save money."
@theipaper @IndependentAge @age_uk
inews.co.uk/news/pensioner-p…
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Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel are defending the right of soldiers to mistreat and even 'rape' Palestinian prisoners in detention. Here's what you need to know ⤵️
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MH is the foundation of a healthy society, yet it has been consistently neglected by successive governments & has left millions without the support they need, turning mental health (MH) into a crisis. Start investing in comprehensive mental health services
#DisabledPeopleDemand
“Mental health services in this country have been hugely neglected for years and years...of governments of all colours frankly”
Jonathan Ashworth, former Shadow Health Secretary, discusses the quality of mental health provision and the impact of gaps in services
#Newsnight
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Merton Talking Therapies offer mental health support to anyone aged 18 and over living in or registered to a GP in Merton. You can self-refer by calling 020 3513 5888 or by visiting our website:
gateway.mayden.co.uk/referra…
#nhs #talkingtherapies #merton #support
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If you are a student and struggle with stress while waiting for the exam results, @TheMixUK, @talkOTR, @kooth_plc offer free & confidential #mentalhealth support to those aged <25.
themix.org.uk/ kooth.com/
talkofftherecord.org/merton/
#examstress #helplines
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#Poorsleep can increase the levels of #stress and #lowmood. If you are looking for more information about how you can improve sleep quality and other helpful #sleephygiene tips, come along to our #wellbeing workshop at #WimbledonLibrary by clicking below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-…
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Great article from the BBC highlighting the importance of mature trees - just like the ones in Wimbledon Park that AELTC wants to uproot!
bbc.com/news/articles/c1d7p0…
#GreenNotGreed @wimsoc #SaveWimbledonPark
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High pollen levels are expected across London this week.
If you suffer from hay fever, our website has some useful information to help ease your symptoms.
➡️ orlo.uk/bJH1d
ALT Hay fever. Visit www.nhs.uk for things you can do to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high.