Passionate about mental health recovery ❤️‍🩹 at Sussex Partnership

Brighton
Joined March 2010
Our Head of Policy, Laura Bennett, was on the @BBCBreakfast sofa this morning discussing the stark findings from our survey of #UnpaidCarers. "Carers shouldn't face choice between staying in work and leaving work to be a carer." #PushedToTheEdge xitter.cf/BBCBreakfast/status/14…
"Carers shouldn't be having to leave work to be an unpaid carer" Laura Bennett from Carers Trust says the charity want the Government to reform the carers allowance to provide more choice and support on #BBCBreakfast More: bbc.in/3B5pJOM
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Staff abandon the NHS at a rate that is threatening its future. But what makes people stay and keep going? This is where we need to start from.
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Calling all those aged 16-25 with lived #eatingdisorder experience: do you want to have the chance to influence clinical research for people with eating disorders? Apply to our EDIFY youth advisory board! Email [email protected] or contact us on twitter for more info!
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😕Are you worried what your young person will do for a job when they leave school? Join this free Zoom workshop for parents/carers of young people age 16-25 in E. Sussex w/ #SEND, 10am Thurs 27 Jan. Hosted by @AmazeSussex w/ @littlegate_org Book a place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-…
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I am completely in favour of compulsory vacations for all NHS staff during the pandemic. If necessary they should be forced to take them.
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Journaling Workshop - NHS Staff Health and Wellbeing spft-nhs-uk.zoom.us/webinar/…
We are so pleased to announce that we have received stage 2 accreditation for the Triangle of Care programme, recognising our ongoing commitment to improving the way we work with family and friend carers in our services: ow.ly/eoic50H7eKn @CarersTrust
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Great workshops run by most amazing person Eva Musby . Strongly recommend it for anyone looking after someone with an eating disorder 💜🌱🌻 instagram.com/p/CW3UeAxIX59/…
The pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives of carers, affecting access to services, the ability to juggle work and care and much more it’s more important than ever that carers are aware of what they have the right to please visit 👉 carersuk.org/news-and-campai…
#MentalHealth support for our #Veterans If you or an ex-military loved one are experiencing #MentalHealth difficulties our friends @HelpforHeroes Hidden Wounds service can provide free confidential advice and support to #veterans and their families 👇 helpforheroes.org.uk/get-sup…
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#CarersRightsDay2021 25th November #KnowYourRights Who is a Carer? A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support @ConfidentCarers @WithoutStigma
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In celebration of #BodyAcceptanceWeek, I take the body affirmation pledge to show my commitment to body acceptance for myself and others. My worth is not define by my body or appearance @NEDAstaff youtu.be/_B3_N4lM56k
Our Carers Rights Day 2021 is coming very soon!!
#EastSussex Wellness Recovery Action Planning course from @Care4theCarers starts 2 Nov for 6 wks to 14 Dec (no session 23 Nov). The online course is 10am-12. Designed for #parentcarers to decrease & prevent unwanted or troubling feelings, book [email protected] / 01323 738390
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Join us on Friday 22 Oct for a Seated Contemporary Dance session with @Step_Change. Expert instructor Freya will show you fun routines you can do, all from the comfort of a chair! It’s perfect for carers of all fitness levels. Sign up for free: carersuk.org/share-and-learn
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This is a great opportunity for family and friends cares .Please share!For more info contact Jane at Grow 07765959520 . Connect with people who just get what that's like !😊🌻☀️
Would you like to receive regular family and friend carer information to keep you up to date with what’s happening? Subscribe as a registered carer on 0300 028 8888 or by emailing [email protected]. Take a look at our latest online newsletter: ow.ly/UFSf50Gh5W0
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We recently launched our helpline to support those bereaved by suicide. It is run by bereavement counsellors and open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm! Please help us spread the word so more people can access the support they need! #support #grief #helpline #SuicideAwareness
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Join a free #photography workshop for #carers starting in October, working with local photographer @GullyCole. You can use a camera or a good mobile camera, and if you don't have one we can provide one. All levels welcome. cftc.org.uk/.../photography.… #unpaidcarers #eastsussex
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If you’re new to caring and looking for information, there's still time to sign up to our Share and Learn session on Wednesday 22 September. Priya from our Helpline Advisory team will be offering tips and guidance for new carers. Sign up here: carersuk.org/share-and-learn
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