News Archive October 2019
RED January 2020
This January, challenge yourself to get active every day, your way
Whether your run, swim, cycle or choose your favourite fitness activity, set your goal and enjoy support from the RED community every step, splash and pedal of the way!
Kick-start your 2020 in a positive way and raise funds for Mind in Croydon so together we can be active for better mental health
Join RED January at https://croydon.redjanuaryformind.co.uk/
Last year participants raised over £1400
“I was really pleased to find that I could fundraise for a local charity to know that my money would be helping local people”
By signing up to RED January you will:
- Join thousands of people around the UK all kick starting their year in a positive way ‘ I wanted a fitness challenge to kick start the year’
- Raise funds that will directly impact your community
- Set your own personal challenge
- Enjoy RED January as a team or solo. By signing up, you will be part of the wider community of REDers, all supporting and motivating each other to get active every day
- Each person will receive a RED January calendar, posters, fundraising pack and sponsorship form sent by email, fitness and fundraising support from your local Mind
- Fund raisers receive a red January medal and there is the opportunity to by a RED January 2020 T shirt and Buff– picture coming soon!
We look forward to hearing from you
The Mind in Croydon RED January team
In relation to RED January (2020), 32 people registered to fundraise for the charity. Five of those people set up Just Giving donation pages and in total £750 was raised. Please note that these pages are still able to receive donations if you would like to make a donation.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 31st October 2019
There is still time to book tickets for the West End Gala!
The Mayor of Croydon Councillor Humayun Kabir invites you to join him for a spectacular West End Gala at the Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG.
Sunday – 3rd November 6:30 PM
Performers for the concert already confirmed include Peter Polycarpou (Oklahoma, EVITA, Les Miserables, Eastenders, Birds of a Feather plus many more) and Amy Lennox (currently in Holby City and has starred in Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde and more).
All profits from the West End gala will be going to charity. 75% to the Mayor of Croydon’s Charity fund and 25% to the Boury Academy.
The Mayor has chosen 5 local charities to support, to find out more about these click here
The Boury Academy is a stage school for disadvantaged young people in Lambeth.
Mr Mayor looks forward to seeing you there!
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 25th October 2019
Mind Quality Mark
Mind in Croydon has once again been awarded the Mind Quality Mark (MQM). The MQM is a robust quality assurance framework created by Mind, the mental health charity.
MQM sets out the baseline of best practice and legal compliance in all areas of a local Mind’s governance and activities. To achieve the MQM, a local Mind must meet or exceed all 24 key standards.
Local Minds undergo a rigorous assessment which includes a thorough appraisal of organisational policies and procedures as well as a visit and interviews with trustees, staff, volunteers and people who use services. MQM is awarded when all standards are fully met.
The MQM provides assurance that local Minds across England and Wales are well-run organisations who meet Mind’s expectations of good practice, and in many cases excel beyond those expectations. It provides assurance that they are healthy, ambitious and strong in providing the highest quality support to people experiencing or at risk of developing mental health problems.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 25th October 2019
Another Way to Support Mind in Croydon
You can now support the work of Mind in Croydon via Virgin Money Giving.
You can find our page here to donate or fundraise for us.
We also have the donate button on our donate page.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 4th October 2019
World Mental Health Day 2019 Event and Comedy Night!
For World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October 2019, there will be two events at the newly opened Fairfield Halls in Croydon. Our charity partner, Pension Protection Fund, have kindly done all the organising for both events for which we are extremely grateful. We would also like to thank Croydon Council for their support of this event.
Join us to Explore the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
During the day from 12pm until 5pm there will be a huge range of community activities, information stalls, pop-up shop, performances and guests appearances including The Mayor of Croydon.
Comedy Night
In the evening, there is an 18+ evening of variety comedy to raise funds and awareness for Mind in Croydon.
You can purchase tickets for the price of £10 per ticket HERE
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 4th October 2019
We’re Business of the Month
We were delighted that Purley BID (Business Improvement District) has made us their business of the month for October. We have been working with Purley BID since its inception and they have based their programme around the five ways to well-being. On the 26th October they will be holding a Live Well Event from 12-4. More details from www.inpurley.london
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 4th October 2019
Mental Health Directory
Search for information on mental health services in the Croydon area Find out more
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Find out more
Information Line
Mind in Croydon operate a confidential mental health telephone information line: Please telephone our freephone number 020 8668 2210 Find out more
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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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