News Archive July 2019
Welfare Benefits Advice Line Temporary Summer Closure
From Tuesday 13th August to Tuesday 27th August the Welfare Benefits Advice Line will be closed.
Please refrain from leaving messages regarding general benefit enquiries in this period unless you have received a letter advising you of a date for your tribunal.
In the meantime you can contact:
- Croydon Council Benefits Service (Gateway)
0800 731 5920 - Citizens Advice Bureau
Walk-in service at Access Croydon, Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon, CR0 1EA - South West London Law Centre
020 8767 2777
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 31st July 2019
Charity Golf Day with The Mayor of Croydon
In aid of The Mayor’s Charities the Mayor of Croydon is holding a Charity Golf Day and dinner.
It is £60 per person or £220 for 4 golfers which includes breakfast, golf, a 3 course dinner and entertainment.
Alternatively if you would like to attend for the Dinner only it is £27.50 per person or £200 for a table of 8 starting at 6.30pm for 7.00pm sit down.
Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Tee Off: 11.58am
Venue: Farleigh Golf Club, Old Farleigh Road, Warlingham, CR6 9PE
To Purchase Tickets: complete the Charity Golf Day Flyer and return to The Mayor’s Office, The Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1XW
This year the Mayor is fundraising for 5 local charities.
Mind in Croydon, which promotes good mental health and seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
Croydon Vision helps those who are blind or visually impaired and their families, encouraging greater independence, confidence and development.
Apasen International (Croydon branch) is a social care provider offering personalised support to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
Ashdon Jazz Academy provides support to vulnerable young women and girls who may be suffering from self-esteem issues, feelings of isolation, peer pressure, relational bullying, family breakdowns, stress and anxiety.
Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a safe, friendly meeting place offering practical advice and support to all asylum seekers and refugees.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
PIP Supreme Court Ruling
Thousands of mental health sufferers could now be eligible for disability benefits following a landmark ruling in the Supreme Court.
A judge ruled on Thursday that entitlement to personal independence payment (PIP) should extend to cover more people who find social situations debilitating, in what has been hailed a “landmark moment” for disabled people.
Our Welfare Benefits Manager, Tom Goddard, helped give evidence in this case.
Read more at: The Independent
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 23rd July 2019
Pension Protection Fund Charity Quiz Night
We are delighted that Mind in Croydon are now in our second year of being supported by our good friends from the Pension protection Fund. Fund raising activities continue in abundance! On the evening of the 27th June , the PPF ran a summer quiz at their offices in Croydon. Participants paid £30 per table of 6 and consisted mainly of PPF employees plus a MiC team too! Teams brought their own food and drink and all monies contributed to the PPF annual fund raising target for MiC. The atmosphere was competitive but jovial and great fun was had by all. Interesting that the Executives team (including our own Richard Pacitti) came top of the league board! A great evening of fund raising and fun, thanks to PPF.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 15th July 2019
We are looking for two Universal Credit Advice Workers
We are looking for two Universal Credit Advice Workers, one full time and one part time.
PLEASE NOTE THESE POSTS ARE FUNDED ONLY FOR TWO YEARS (there is a possibility the posts may be continued beyond this time limit if funding can be found)
Visit our jobs page for more information and an application pack.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 12th July 2019
Lunch with The Mayor of Croydon
Asian Resource of Croydon is delighted to host a 3 course Charity Lunch with The Mayor of Croydon Cllr. Humayun Kabir to raise funds for The Mayor’s Charities.
You are cordially invited to attend and support much needed services in Croydon. Book your tickets via eventbrite or call 020 8684 3784 or email info@arccltd.com.
Date: Thursday 25th July 2019
Time: 1pm-4pm
Venue: Croydon Town Hall, Katherine Street, CR0 1NX
This year the Mayor is fundraising for 5 local charities.
- Mind in Croydon, which promotes good mental health and seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.
- Croydon Vision helps those who are blind or visually impaired and their families, encouraging greater independence, confidence and development.
- Apasen International (Croydon branch) is a social care provider offering personalised support to meet the needs of vulnerable people.
- Ashdon Jazz Academy provides support to vulnerable young women and girls who may be suffering from self-esteem issues, feelings of isolation, peer pressure, relational bullying, family breakdowns, stress and anxiety.
- Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a safe, friendly meeting place offering practical advice and support to all asylum seekers and refugees.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 12th July 2019
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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
World Mental Health Day – Mental Health For All
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health for all’.
One of our carers sent in a poem which we would like to share with you.
The poem can be read on our news page at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/news/
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.
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This year Advocacy Awareness Week takes place on 26th – 30th October.
Mind in Croydon’s advocacy service supported over 100 people from May to September this year in ensuring that their rights were met and their voices heard.
This shows how important advocacy remains during a time when many vulnerable people are subject to detention under the Mental Health Act and whilst there remains the risk of Covid-19 people who have a statutory right to access independent mental health advocacy are able to continue to do so.
#AAW20 #HearMyVoice #PowerofPartnership
www.ndti.org.uk/advocacy-awareness-week/aaw19/
Light a Candle for World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Join us on Thursday 10th Sep, World Suicide Prevention Day, and light a candle near a window at 8pm to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one and for the survivors of suicide.
If you want to find out more about our Suicide Prevention project, and how you can help those in need, check out our website: swlondon.nhs.uk/ourwork/suicide-prevention/
Suicide Prevention - South West London Health and Care Partnership
swlondon.nhs.uk
Suicide is preventable. We can all do something to help a person that is feeling suicidal, whether it be a family member, friend, or stranger. Simply just starting a conversation with someone could save a life. The 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and we want to encourage you ... Re...
Mind in Croydon’s Employment Support Service remains open to new referrals and we continue to provide support during the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. Visit http://ow.ly/eyAV30qMxAgfor more information #Croydon
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