Friday, April 19, 2013

The Future of Mental Health Services Inquiry

 

We have been forwarded a link to a survey from the Mental Health Foundation, who is undertaking a major inquiry into the future of mental health services across the UK. They are looking 20-30 years ahead at what sort of mental health care and support we will need, and how we might ensure it is achieved.
 
Have your say! You - our members - are the people who use mental health services and your opinions are important.
 
You can answer the survey by clicking on this link:

You can find out more about the Inquiry from here:
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/policy/future-mental-health-services/
Signposts Closing
 
 
Peer Support is very sorry to hear that our partner agency, Signposts, is closing due to lack of funding. We would like to thank them for all that they have done with us and our members, and we wish all of the staff and volunteers the very best for the future.
 
Peer Support has worked closely with Signposts since our opening and they have provided invaluable support to our members and other local people. It is a great shame to see them go, and to see yet another service close due to the lack of fundingin this current economic climate.
 
There will be many people who miss the service provided by Signposts. Our doors are open to anyone with mental health difficulties who feels at a loss after Signposts' closure, either at our Morecambe centre (United Reform Church, Sefton Rd, Monday and Thursday 10-4) or our Lancaster centre (Trinity Community Centre, Middle Street, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10-4) - just drop in.
 
We are also launching a Practical Matters Drop-In 10.30-12am Wednesday at Lancaster, which is run by a former volunteer of Signposts. If you have a practical issue that you would like support with, you are welcome to just come along within that time and we will help.
 
Once again, we are sorry to see Signposts go and wish them all the best.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

New Timetable

Activities!
 
As promised, we've been busy working on our timetable for all the activities we want to have running soon. Have a look below!
 
Arts & Crafts will continue to run 1.30 - 2.30 Wednesday
Relaxation will also continue 3-4 Friday
 
New Reading Group 1.30-2.30 Friday - on now!
 
Creative Writing will re-start 10.30am Monday 13th May
 
Other new additions are walking/photography, music jam, keep fit, practical support drop-in, dance, and a games afternoon.
 

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Lake District Trip

Trip to the Lake District
 
Tuesday 30th April
 
 
An hour in Kendal before going on to Bowness by Lake Windermere for the afternoon. We've heard you can get a cavery lunch at the Crown for just £3 and there's plenty to see and do by the lake in the afternoon.
 
1st pick-up from Peer Support in Morecambe at 10am
2nd pick-up from Peer Support in Lancaster at 10.30am
£5 for the coach, plus spending money
 
 
Sign up at Peer Support at Lancaster or Morecambe