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The Hub is celebrated at the 2017 Mayor of Croydon Civic Awards

Mind in Croydon’s project, the Hub, was shortlisted for a Mayor of Croydon Civic Award. Last Tuesday (17th October) staff and members attended the ceremony to celebrate the exceptional people who make Croydon a brilliant place for people to live, grow, work and visit. More than 200 nominations were made across ten categories and after careful consideration 25 nominees were shortlisted for the community awards. Although we were pipped at the post for the award, everyone had a brilliant time and it was a great accolade to have our work recognised in this way.

Councillor Toni Letts, Mayor of Croydon, said: “Croydon is full of unsung heroes, people who selflessly give their time and put others first to the benefit of their neighbours and the wider community. This is evidenced by the incredible number of nominations we received across the categories. I’d like to congratulate all of the finalists and thank everyone who submitted a nomination and for those who weren’t shortlisted on this occasion, thank you for what you do for our town and its residents.”

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 20th October 2017


Shaka and the Croydon Eagles

Shaka is another success story from the Croydon Eagles, the football team that Mind in Croydon runs in partnership with the Palace for Life Foundation. Shukhan (Shaka) Scanlan, grew up in Norwood, and loved playing football when he was younger, with his mum taking him to Pelo FC in Dulwich. Here, he enjoyed the little tournaments and went on to play for one of their League teams. Shaka went to school in Gypsy Hill, which he really liked and then after school went to study at Bromley College. However things started to take a turn for the worse around this time and Shaka dropped out of college pretty quickly.

He began to experience “sadness and bad dreams” which has taken his focus away from his interests. Shaka began to spend more and more time at home and the bad thoughts continued to grow. His sister helped Shaka to get in touch with Mind In Croydon, whose Active Minds project supported Shaka to join the football programme that the Palace for Life Foundation supports for adults who have experienced mental health problems.

Thinking back to his first day with us just over a year ago Shaka says he “liked it straight away. I liked being active and the boys were all good to me.” Now a regular member of the group, Shaka thinks the best things about coming to the program are “the matches we play in training every Wednesday, the league games we play and the camaraderie amongst the players.” Shaka does see some of the other lads in Croydon outside of these sessions from time to time, but he is happiest just coming and playing rather than trying to make a new group of friends.

Shaka acknowledges that coming to our football sessions has made a positive change to his life. He now also plays for the mental health football team that has grown out of these weekly training sessions, the Croydon Eagles. He says: “Getting active, getting out and doing things is good for the mind. It brings back good memories of when I used to play. I feel fitter and stronger and am improving again, trying to get back into playing.” If he was not involved with the programme and the Croydon Eagles, Shaka states that he would “probably be at home, not doing anything” which he believes does not help him maintain good mental health.

Things are still not easy for Shaka but he knows that these sessions are helping him do things that he thought he couldn’t do anymore. “I really look forward to coming every week.” he says. When asked if he would recommend this to anyone else who is experiencing mental health problems Shaka suggests that anyone interested should “come along and see it for themselves.”

Palace for Life Foundation Disability Manager Michael Harrington, who runs the weekly football sessions at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, offers the following insight:“Shaka was very quiet when he first came to us, and he still can be today. It was clear from day 1 that he had a great touch but his fitness levels and strength were low, leaving him struggling at times to keep up with others in the group. However attending regularly, and working hard when he is with us, has brought these levels up remarkably and he now can train and play for two hours straight through without the need for additional breaks. It is not just the football side that we aim to focus on, the social side of programs like this are equally as vital. This was highlighted to us when Shaka continued to come to recent training sessions even when he was out injured with a fractured wrist so he could see what was going on and to feel part of the group. His wrist is now healed and he is back doing what he loves the most – playing football!”

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 19th October 2017


Minding Money to run from The Hub

From 25th October 2017 the Minding Money Project will be run via The Hub in our East Croydon building.  This project will run for 6 weeks.

The address is: Fairfield House, 10 Altyre Road, East Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5LA.

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 19th October 2017


Our CEO features in ITV News London

Our CEO, Richard Pacitti, appeared as part of an ITV News London feature on the importance of peer support for young people. The report was about two young women from Croydon who have experienced mental health problems who have set up a peer support group. You can watch the clip here: https://youtu.be/0cUB4OFL5cE

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 13th October 2017


Last chance to have your say on the council’s five year plan for carers

Date: Monday 30th October
Time: 10-30am-12.30pm
Venue: Carers Support Centre, George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PB

Meet Carers’ Commissioner Stephen Bahjooshy.
Learn about the Carers’ Strategy
Read the draft and give feedback
Free lunch provided
Call 020 8649 6280 or email info@carersinfo.org.uk to sign up.

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 13th October 2017


Cook & Taste and Boxercise start soon!

Cook & Taste

Want to brush up on your cooking skills?
Join our cook and taste session where we learn to cook different dishes each week.
Location: Orchard House
Next Group: Monday 6th Nov
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: FREE

 

Boxercise

Come and train with three times World Champion, Duke McKenzie, using non-contact boxing techniques.
Location: Crystal Palace
Next Group: Starts 3rd Nov
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: FREE

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 6th October 2017


Macmillan Coffee Morning

As part of the “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” held on Friday 29th September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, the staff and members of the Hub at Fairfield held a coffee morning. We had donations of delicious  homemade cakes from both staff and members and we transformed downstairs at Fairfield into a tea room for the afternoon  while also taking a tray of home baked goodies outside to offer to passers-by for a small donation. We also had a guess the height of the cake competition to win a beautiful rose covered cake donated by Luigi.

It was a relaxing and fun afternoon and we raised a grand total of £260 for Macmillan.

A big thank you to all who brought, bought and ate cake.

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 4th October 2017


Pop Choir Concert

St Mildred’s Church in Addiscombe are holding a concert to raise money for charity this Saturday.

Our Friends in Need service has been picked as one of the charities to benefit from this concert so do pop along and support them.

Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 3rd October 2017


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Mind in Croydon is a Disability Confident employer

7.7 million working age people in the UK have a disability and Mind in Croydon is actively committed to recruiting and retaining disabled people, including people living with a mental illness. We’ve signed up to the national Disability Confident Scheme which encourages and supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to our workplaces. The scheme has replaced the Two Ticks: Positive about Disabled People scheme. It has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives, working together to change attitudes, behaviour and cultures in businesses, networks and communities, and to realise the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.

Peter Phillips, our Employment & Social Inclusion Services manager, chairs Croydon’s Disability Confident Action Group (DCAG). He said “It’s an honour to be involved in the DCAG partnership and to work with local employers and disabled peoples’ groups to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace”.

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Trustee Needed for Maudsley Charity

Would you like to make a difference in mental health in South London?

The Maudsley Charity are looking for a new Trustee to join their team. They are seeking candidates who are deeply connected in one of the four boroughs that South London and Maudsley serve (Lambeth, Croydon, Southwark and Lewisham), and are interested in people who have been involved in community leadership and organisation. They would also like candidates from the BAME communities in South London.

Based in South London they work closely with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Kinds College London and a wide range of community organisations across Lewisham, Lambeth, Croydon and Southwark.

For more information visit www.maudsleycharity.org and for the full recruitment pack visit jobs.prospect-uk.co.uk/jobs/details/hq00178170.

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Deadline for applications is Monday 8th March 2021.
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We’re Recruiting

Mind in Croydon is looking for up to 4 new trustees to strengthen its friendly and effective Board. If you would like to help promote positive mental health, resilience, recovery, independence and social inclusion, have an enquiring mind, can think creatively and challenge constructively, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking particularly for local people with lived or other experience of mental health, and skills in finance, local authority or health commissioning, housing, fundraising, income generation, social enterprise, campaigning, marketing, publicity, PR, or social media.

Please check out our Trustee Recruitment Pack found at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/, and get in touch.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th February.
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Zoom Groups for Hub Members – 8th Feb onwards

From Monday the 8th February onwards, Hub Members are invited to the following groups on Zoom. Please contact the team in advance for the links to the groups.

Mondays
Fitness – 11am – Session lasts for one hour, please ensure you have water if needed

Telly Addicts – 2pm – Session lasts for one hour, please ensure you have a pen and paper

Tuesdays
Bingo – 11am – Session lasts one hours, please inform staff if you need a Bingo card or print off.

Quiz – 2pm – Session lasts one and a half hours, please ensure you have a pen and paper

Wednesdays
Blockbuster Quiz – 2pm – Session lasts one hour

Thursdays
Over 55’s – 11am – Session lasts 2 hours

Text Factor Singing – 2pm – Session lasts one and a half hours, please contact the team with a song choice

Fridays
STAFF MEETINGS – No Groups


For more information and the zoom links contact the team on 020 8688 1210 and leave a voice message or email fairfield@mindincroydon.org.uk.

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Time to Talk Day – Virtual Festival – 3-4 February 2021

Time to Talk Day from Time to Change is a chance for thousands of us – schools, workplaces and communities – to join together on one day to tackle the silence and the stigma that still surround mental health. And we won’t let the fact that we can’t see each other face-to-face stop us.

They are hosting a day of online activities that anyone can join from home – no tickets required! They are creating a space where their supporters can come together and feel the power of being part of something much bigger.

Whether you’re watching as part of a group or simply enjoying the event yourself, they want you to go away feeling inspired to talk about mental health.

You’ll be able to watch the virtual festival and catch up with any sessions you missed on their virtual festival page found here - www.time-to-change.org.uk/time-talk-day/get-involved/virtual-festival?utm_source=Schools%20Update...

Wednesday 3 February
7pm: Time to Talk Day 2021 launch – the power of talking
A conversation between Jo Loughran, Director of Time to Change, and representatives from their sister charities in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and about the importance of talking mental health and the power that conversation has in tackling stigma.

Thursday 4 February
10am: Young Champions – tips for talking mental health
Ever wanted to check in or support a friend with a mental health problem, but worried about how to go about it? Join two of their Young Champions who will be discussing how small things that anyone can do, can make a big difference. This event is perfect for young people and schools.

12noon: Cooking lunch with Sean
Hang out in Time to Change Champion Sean’s kitchen as he shares his recipe for a tasty salmon lunch. Either cook alongside him or just watch and listen as he talks about healthy cooking and the importance of talking about mental health. If you’d like to cook along with Sean, you can download the list of ingredients below.

Ingredients can be found at: www.time-to-change.org.uk/sites/default/files/Sean%27s%20salmon%20lunch%20ingredients_2.pdf

1pm: Lunch and learn
Time to Change has worked with more than 1,500 employers over the years to improve attitudes to mental health in the workplace. Jo Loughran, Director of Time to Change, will host a conversation between Darea Flanagan from E.ON and Jessica Badley from Blood Cancer UK to find out about the small changes that make a big difference in the workplace when it comes to talking more openly about mental health.

3pm: Fontanna’s laughter yoga
It’s time to get laughing as Time to Change Champion Fontanna takes you through a series of exercises that will have you in stitches. Fontanna will also talk about their experience of being a Champion.

5pm: Ridhima’s Bollywood dance
Learn some new moves as Time to Change Champion Ridhima teaches you some key steps. Ridhima regularly uses Bollywood dance as a way of encouraging people to talk about mental health.
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During the current restrictions you might find you need a little more support. We have put together a page on our website which points you to many helpful apps and websites to support your wellbeing during this time. This page can be found at: http://mindincroydon.org.uk/useful-links/ #Croydon

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7.7 million working age people in the UK have a disability and Mind in Croydon is actively committed to recruiting and retaining disabled people, including people living with a mental illness. We’ve signed up to the national Disability Confident Scheme which encourages and supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to our workplaces. The scheme has replaced the Two Ticks: Positive about Disabled People scheme. It has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives, working together to change attitudes, behaviour and cultures in businesses, networks and communities, and to realise the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
Peter Phillips, our Employment & Social Inclusion Services manager, chairs Croydon’s Disability Confident Action Group (DCAG). He said “It’s an honour to be involved in the DCAG partnership and to work with local employers and disabled peoples’ groups to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace”.
For more information about Disability Confident, please visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
 
#MindinCroydon #Croydon #mentalhealth #DisabilityConfident
Carers Drop-In Weekly Sessions In light of the cu Carers Drop-In Weekly Sessions

In light of the current Pandemic we will be providing additional support to Carers in the Borough of Croydon with a Carers drop-in weekly support session. This is in addition to the Carers monthly psycho-educational group which will be on the 1st February at 10.30-11.15am. February’s topic is on ‘Managing Challenging Behaviour’.
If you are a carer, 18 and over and live, work or are educated in the borough of Croydon, or if the person you care for is 18 or over, lives, works, or is educated in the borough of Croydon you are eligible to attend the Carers Drop-In groups via Zoom starting on Monday 8th February 2021 @ 6.30pm (for one hour) and will be held weekly at the same time and day.
The idea is to give Carers the opportunity to talk about, share experiences and concerns about caring.   We acknowledge that some Carers may not have much support at this time due to the lockdown restrictions and also with this being an evening session, Carers that work during the day will have a chance to gain support outside working hours.
If you are interested in attending the Drop-In’s, please contact us on 0208 763 2064 or email counselling@mindincroydon.org.uk so we can send you the Zoom link.

#mentalhealth #MindinCroydon #Croydon #carers #carerssupport
@mindincroydon and @croydonbmeforum are looking f @mindincroydon  and @croydonbmeforum are looking for a Mental Health Wellbeing Hub Team Manager & Mental Health Personal Independence Co-Ordinators. Visit https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ for more information and application packs.
#Croydon #MentalHealth #MindinCroydon #MHPIC
Temporary Shop Closure due to Tier 4 Announcement Temporary Shop Closure due to Tier 4 Announcement

We are sad to announce that due to Croydon moving up to Tier 4 we are having to temporarily close our charity shop in Addiscombe.
You can still support us via our online donations page found here.
Polite Request: during the closure we cannot accept donations so please do not leave anything on the pavement outside the shop as.
We hope to see you all again once we are able to reopen our doors.

#CharityShop #Croydon #MindinCroydon #mentalhealth
We are looking for an IMHA Advocacy Worker for thi We are looking for an IMHA Advocacy Worker for this interesting and varied post in our award winning mental health charity. This is an exciting time for us as we look to develop an already successful service. Our two Advocates and the Advocacy Manager operate in the community. Our well established and successful team also work in the Bethlem Hospital and on other hospital sites, with inpatients including some highly complex cases, carrying out general advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA).
 
#Advocacy #IMHA #Croydon #MentalHealth #Jobs #MindinCroydon
Today is the start of our Christmas dinners for ou Today is the start of our Christmas dinners for our Hub members. 
We are hosting socially distanced Christmas meals for our clients twice per day until Thursday to treat our members.
They will receive a gift, enjoy a yummy roast dinner and play games such as bingo for prizes.
Croydon Fire Service will be attending both meals each day to give a brief talk on fire safety and taking details for those who would like smoke alarms fitted and they will be fitting them for free.
#Croydon #MentalHealth #MindinCroydon #CroydonFireServices
@londonfirebrigade @yourcroydon
A new campaign is reaching out to local communitie A new campaign is reaching out to local communities across South London to protect people’s mental health following Covid-19. Sign up for free training on how to run listening events in your community: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/south-london-listens 
 
#SLondonCitizens #SWLSTG #MaudsleyNHS #OxleasNHS
Now more than ever, we need to take a moment, so Now more than ever, we need to take a moment, so let's take a moment together.
Over 250 personalities have endorsed the use of their pictures by Ray Burmiston for the Take A Moment exhibition including Mind's President Stephen Fry.
The collection has been curated from a decade of outtakes from Ray's studio, hundreds of moments where he asks his subjects to close their eyes for a few seconds, to refresh their connection with the camera, capturing powerful moments of self-reflection.
And now, mashed together with your selfies, Ray hopes it will expand from hundreds of photos to thousands of photos and promote the message: 'we're all in this together', whilst raising vital funds and awareness for leading UK mental health charity, Mind.
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Ellis Jurado, 12, lives in Redhill and supports Mi Ellis Jurado, 12, lives in Redhill and supports Mind in Croydon each year with fundraising events.  This year he set himself an Art Challenge to produce 31 drawings in 31 days in October and raised a whopping £1,250 online – 125% of his original target.
Ellis’ Mum, Lucie, said “We knew that World Mental Health Awareness Day was 10th October, so decided it was the perfect month for him to complete his “Inktober” challenge. We set up an online fundraising page and hoped to raise £500 for Mind. Within the first 8 days Ellis had already hit £500. So we increased the target to £1,000 and by 31st October and 31 fabulous drawings later he managed to raise a whopping £1,250!”
This fantastic fundraising effort will go towards supporting the services that Mind in Croydon currently provides to people and families in Croydon, including social groups and activities, many of which have moved online during the Covid-19 crisis. 
Philippa Thompson, Chief Executive at Mind in Croydon, said “We are all so impressed and delighted with what Ellis has done to raise money to support people with mental health issues in Croydon; good mental health often starts with kindness and hope, and that’s what Ellis has given to all of us.”

 
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2019-2020: A Year in Numbers Mind in Croydon is pr 2019-2020: A Year in Numbers
Mind in Croydon is proud to support people in Croydon with their mental health – have a look at our latest Annual Report for more information which can be found at https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/reports-and-policies/ .
During the 2019-2020 financial year we supported many clients with their varying needs including:

5,563 people with their mental health
110 carers 
1,089 people had contact with a professional independent advocate
raising £1.1 million in previously unclaimed benefits for Croydon residents
providing 492 people with counselling sessions
1,685 calls received on the infoline

We also had 103 people volunteer for us and they provided 12,000 hours of their time and raised over £55,000 through individual giving, thank you to all of those who supported us.

#MindinCroydon #Croydon #MentalHealth
Mind Policy and campaigns – Zoom meeting with Ju Mind Policy and campaigns – Zoom meeting with Justin Tomlinson (the Minister for Disabled People)

“Ahead of the anticipated Government Green Paper & National Strategy for Disabled People we had the opportunity to meet virtually in an event hosted by National Mind with the Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson.
We outlined the challenges that Mind in Croydon’s clients experience with the benefits system and how Covid-19 has made navigating the system even harder for many people with mental health issues. People with lived experience of mental health also took part and gave real life examples of how the benefits system creates sometimes insurmountable barriers for them.
Our work is influencing the development of what we hope will be a better benefits system that works for and with people experiencing mental ill health.”
Tom Goddard, Welfare Benefits Advice Service Manager

#MindinCroydon #MentalHealth #Croydon #Benefits #GreenPaper #DisabledPeople
Creating conversations in Croydon – The untold s Creating conversations in Croydon – The untold stories of loss

 
Mind in Croydon are pleased to be taking part in ‘Creating conversations in Croydon – The untold stories of loss’ event on World Mental Health Day 10.10.20 @ 2pm. Emma Turner, our Head of Service Delivery will be contributing to these important discussions.
 
#mentalhealth #mindincroydon #croydon #worldmentalhealthday #wmhd2020
London ADASS Carer’s Festival The London ADASS London ADASS Carer’s Festival

The London ADASS Carer’s Festival is back on 26 September and it’s FREE!

Following roaring success last year, the festival, which celebrates the role of carers, will return this year and this time going virtual.

Secure your place at bit.ly/2ZvQ1bp 

#CarersAreHeroes
The 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention The 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and we want to encourage you to take a minute. 
Taking a minute to reach out to someone in your community – a family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – could change the course of another’s life.
The FREE Zero Suicide Alliance Training teaches you to recognise warning signs & safeguard someone who could be at risk. It takes 20 mins and could prove absolutely vital.  Sign up here: https://zerosuicidealliance.com
If you want to find out more about our Suicide Prevention project, and how you can help those in need, check out our website: https://swlondon.nhs.uk/ourwork/suicide-prevention/
 
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We are looking for a Manager and four staff for an We are looking for a Manager and four staff for an exciting innovative venture at Mind in Croydon. We are starting up a new Recovery Space (crisis café) for Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group. This new service is an opportunity to make a real difference, and to give clients the support they need at the time they most need it. The aim of the service is to divert people, who would be better supported elsewhere, away from Accident and Emergency (A&E) and other crisis services in Croydon. The Recovery Space will operate in the evenings with people triaged by the Emergency Department of Croydon University Hospital or from the Crisis Assessment Team (CAT).
 
For more information and application forms visit https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
 
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Immersive Spring Show by Music Relief A 360° DIY Immersive Spring Show by Music Relief

A 360° DIY transformative, interactive, gallery experience that brings together the best of music, art, augmented, and virtual reality. Sound tracked to a special rendition of Bill Withers – ‘Lean On Me’ and Ben E King – ‘Stand By Me’ performed by music students, Music Relief ambassadors, as well as featured tracks from established and up and coming artists, using the complex interplay between music and technology to shape your emotions and take you on a cathartic storytelling experience.

In addition, they are also inviting submissions from young people to showcase their artistic talents The shortlisted pieces will be exhibited in their virtual gallery. The themes are ‘Positivity and Mental Health’, highly relevant given the current global situation surrounding COVID-19. They are accepting entries in the form of poems, spoken word, creative writing, as well as photos or videos of sculptures, graffiti work, drawings, graphic design, illustration, photography, and paintings. Entries can be submitted to office@music-relief.com. Music Relief understand the value of arts and culture, and so aim to provide young people with as many opportunities as possible to develop, share and celebrate their creative skills. Entries are open to youths aged up to 25.

This virtual event will take place Saturday 11th July @ 1pm and will be streamed worldwide to promote unity and solidarity with the global community.

Please note: The virtual event will take place on YouTube and is accessible for all. However, for an enhanced immersive experience you can also watch using Google Cardboard.
Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-artists-immersive-spring-show-tickets-104200789366

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Mind in Croydon’s Allotment Plot is looking fab Mind in Croydon’s Allotment Plot is looking fab after some work in preparation for re-opening to the horticulture group later this year. We look forward to welcoming you! For more information on this group contact Active Minds on 020 8253 8205 or email activeminds@mindincroydon.org.uk.
More information on the service can be found at https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/…/connecting…/active-minds/. #MindinCroydon #Allotment #ActiveMinds #MentalHealth #Croydon
Carers Week Hampers During Carers Week 8th-14th J Carers Week Hampers 
During Carers Week 8th-14th June, we acknowledged those carers known to Mind in Croydon by delivering some Pamper Hampers to people. 1.4 million people provide over 50 hours of unpaid care per week all of whom make an enormous contribution to society.
Mind in Croydon provides a Counselling service for Carers as well as a Support Service. 
For further information on Carers Counselling please visit https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/…/care…/carers-counselling/. For further information on Carers Support please visit https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/…/carers-s…/carers-support/. We recently uploaded information on Understanding Stress For carers , which can viewed on our Mind in Croydon YouTube page at https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/…/understanding-…/%E2%80%9D 
#CarersWeek #MindinCroydon #Croydon #MentalHealth #CarersSupport
Fairfield House Food Deliveries by London Fire Bri Fairfield House Food Deliveries by London Fire Brigade

8 weeks; 274 food parcels and 248 hot meals, delivered by the Fire Service. £625 raised. With a massive effort  from staff and members of the Croydon Fire Service we are proud to share photos of our final food deliveries last Friday 5th June.
This initiative has now come to an end due to our partners within the Croydon Fire Service needing to resume normal duties.
We continue to work to support those people living in Croydon with mental health problems.

#Croydon #MentalHealth #Covid-19 #CroydonFireServices #FoodParcels #MindinCroydon

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Reminder regarding our Addiscombe Charity Shop Du Reminder regarding our Addiscombe Charity Shop

Due to the government guidelines our charity shop in Addiscombe currently remains closed.
We recently had a complaint regarding items left on the pavement outside the shop. Please do not leave donations outside the door as we will not be taking them during this time. 
We look forward to receiving them once the shop reopens.
In the meantime, if you would like to make a financial donation you can do so by visiting https://www.mindincroydon.org.uk/fundraising/donate/
#MindinCroydon #MentalHealth #CharityShop #Addiscombe
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